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NFC North 'front seven' rankings: New-look Vikings pass rush is scary

It's time to flip over to the defensive side of the ball as we continue to rank various aspects of the four NFC North teams heading into the 2025 season.

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Vikings Links: Vikings Practice Updates

It’s all we got right now Highlights From Day 2 of 2025 Minicamp Practice https://www.vikings.com/video/highlights-from-day-2-of-2025-minicamp-practice The next organized team activities.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 12

Theo Jackson Named to PFF All-Breakout Team for 2025

The Vikings’ next star at safety? The Minnesota Vikings are going to have to fill the hole in their defense created by Camryn Bynum signing with the Indianapolis Colts, but they might already have a very good option waiting in the wings, according to one source.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 12

3 Minnesota Vikings underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on established stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Brian O’Neill.

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The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active NFL receivers with multiple 140-receiving yard games' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 12

Early returns on Vikings undrafted free agent show he will make the league regret not selecting him in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings have just one day of mandatory minicamp practice left and we have seen a lot of interesting things coming out of TCO Performance Center. The week started off with an extension for tight end Josh Oliver and a lot of discussion about edge rusher Dallas Turner and quarterback J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 12

Can you guess this Vikings QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Minnesota Vikings fans!

Josh Oliver News / A to Z Sports / June 12

'He's a great worker' Vikings OC Wes Phillips highlights pivotal reason why Josh Oliver received an extension

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver was the latest player to receive an extension, getting $27 million over three years to stay withthe franchise through the 2028 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 12

Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Running Back

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 11

Vikings Coach Lobbies to Use a Defender as a Dual Threat

Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was the first player to sign with the Vikings in this year’s free agency class. Because the franchise also added some high-profile players like Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Will Fries, he might fly under the radar among fans, but the coaching staff loves the man.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 11

'Saw the highlights' Colin Cowherd commits cardinal sin when discussing Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and it's getting tiresome

The narratives surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy are getting tiresome and they keep getting pushed by the sports media personalities with the biggest voices.

Josh Oliver News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 11

Why 'blocking tight end' Josh Oliver is so valuable to the Vikings

There were those who didn't get it when the Vikings' first move of free agency in 2023 was to sign Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million deal. There may be those who still didn't get it when the Vikings signed Oliver to a three-year, $23.25 million contract extension on Tuesday.

Shaquill Griffin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 11

Raiders Hosting CB Shaquill Griffin For Visit

Per Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are hosting veteran CB Shaquill Griffin for a visit, after he was reportedly in contract discussions with the Seahawks.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / June 11

NFL analyst sends strong message about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy with a Super Bowl comparison

The Minnesota Vikings going with quarterback J.J. McCarthy as the unquestioned starter has been one of the biggest topics during the entire offseason. From November on, there have been multiple quarterbacks that media and fans alike have tried to put Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, and Aaron Rodgers as the starting quarterback.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 11

Cam Akers, Shane Lemieux participating at Saints' minicamp

The rare player to be traded to the same team twice, Cam Akers has not re-signed with the Vikings. The veteran running back, who has returned from two Achilles tears, remains a free agent.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 11

Amid speculation, Brian Flores praises Vikings' current cornerback room

There's been recent speculation about the idea of the Vikings pursuing one of the star cornerbacks that has become available, namely the Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey and recently-released ex-Packers standout Jaire Alexander.

Christian Darrisaw News / Pro Football Rumors / June 11

Vikings’ Christian Darrisaw Returns To Practice, Awaiting Full Clearance

The Vikings’ decision to let Cam Robinson walk (to the Texans) in free agency, as the NFC North team made its own offensive line overhaul, provided a clear indication the player the trade acquisition replaced would be ready to return by Week 1.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / June 11

Vikings promote Ryan Grigson, Demitrius Washington to assistant G.M.

The Vikings signed General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension this offseason and they announced that he'll be working with a pair of assistant General Managers on Wednesday.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 11

Brian Flores Is All-In on a New Vikings Defender

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is preparing for a third season on the Vikings’ sidelines. He implemented a defensive structure that helped revive a unit that had been abysmal in the three years prior to his employment.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 11

Vikings trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Wednesday edition

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Minnesota Vikings fans!

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 11

3 Vikings Rumors: The Lost QB Jubilee, Public Enemy No. 1, and Contrary Corner

Vikings rumors are still lingering, so we’ll be highlighting some of the purple rumblings. The “Vikings Rumor Wrangle” is a series that keeps readers informed on what’s being whispered about in Vikings Land.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Vikings DC Brian Flores sends firm message about state of cornerback room that could impact potential acquisition of Jaire Alexander

The cornerback position for the Minnesota Vikings has been discussed by many as one that needs upgrades in a bad way. Right now, the Vikings do have a CB1 in the building with Byron Murphy Jr., whom they gave a hefty extension after two really good years with the franchise.

Josh Oliver News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 10

Vikings Extending TE Josh Oliver

According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are signing TE Josh Oliver to a contract extension. Adam Schefter adds it’s a three-year, $23.25 million deal with upside to $27.5 million and $11.9 million in new guarantees. Oliver signed with the Vikings as a free agent a couple of seasons ago and has carved out a niche as the No.

Giovanni Ricci News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 10

Vikings Signed TE Giovanni Ricci

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed TE Giovanni Ricci to the roster. To make room, the team cut OLB Matt Harmon. Ricci, 25, wound up going undrafted out of Western Michigan back in 2020.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Vikings' $21 Million Starter Eyeing Exit After Season

The Minnesota Vikings have finally built a roster in the image Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell planned for when they arrived in 2022. Finally out from under the cap constraints of Kirk Cousins' contract, the Vikings overhauled the offensive line to plug a young quarterback behind in J.J.