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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 23
Why the Vikings Felt Comfortable Taking a Risky Swing on Caleb Banks
The Vikings just took a significant risk. It would be hard to argue otherwise. By zagging from the consensus expectations and selecting Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick on Thursday night, Minnesota is making a huge bet on its medical personnel and coaching staff.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 23
Vikings’ No. 18 pick will be cleared from foot surgery this summer
Former Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks entered the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the most physically imposing yet unpredictable prospects in the class, and the Vikings made a great choice.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 23
Vikings Select Florida DT Caleb Banks With 18th Pick: Instant Grade
With the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected Caleb Banks, a defensive tackle from the University of Florida. Virtually every national mock draft had the Vikings selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 23
Doug Martin, Vikings' First-Round Pick in 1980, Dies at 68
Former Vikings defensive lineman Doug Martin passed away Monday at the age of 68, the team announced. Martin was the ninth overall pick in the 1980 draft by the Vikings.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / April 23
Former Minnesota Vikings Star Passes Away Before NFL Draft At 68
The Minnesota Vikings sadly confirmed Thursday that former defensive end Doug Martin has died. He was 68 years old. Martin, a former first-round pick from Washington, spent his entire 10-year career with the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 23
Vikings Set to Choose Next GM After Draft; Brzezinski Still Seen as a ‘Strong Candidate’
Rob Brzezinski is heading into what is potentially the final weekend as acting general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. In the wake of firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January, Vikings leadership stated their desire to make a quick decision about the next general manager after the draft.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
Eagles Still Interested In Jonathan Greenard; Vikings Aiming To Retain OLB
The Eagles pursued Trey Hendrickson in free agency, but their edge rusher haul has not brought clear starters. Philadelphia added Arnold Ebiketie and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a group housing Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 22
Minnesota Vikings potential NFL Draft trade partner has been revealed. Here’s what it will take
The Minnesota Vikings would love to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft, and they may have a trade partner. The biggest issue on the Minnesota Vikings roster right now is the lack of depth.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 22
Minnesota Vikings could strike a trade during the NFL Draft with a player everyone expects, and another they wouldn’t
The Minnesota Vikings are often rumored to be trading Jonathan Greenard during the NFL Draft, and he might not be alone. The NFL Draft is only a day away, and the Minnesota Vikings are one of the most interesting teams outside of the top 10.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft bold predictions highlighted by elite pass catchers, defensive back selections, and potential moves throughout the weekend
The Minnesota Vikings will make some explosive moves throughout the NFL Draft, and some of them will surprise you. The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of directions at their disposal going into the NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 21
Vikings' GM Explains the Delicate Balance of Drafting for Need vs. BPA
Address a need or take the best player available? It's one of the great philosophical questions around draft decisions in any sport, and especially the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Justin Jefferson has telling remark about Vikings adding Kyler Murray
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson dealt with subpar quarterback play for virtually all of last season. Now that the team has brought in Kyler Murray to play the position, he sounds much more optimistic.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Minnesota Vikings move on from high-upside defender, but his story might not be over just yet
Jaylon Hutchings signed with the Minnesota Vikings after a successful stint in the CFL, but his NFL journey has hit a bump in the road. Once the regular season is over, the Minnesota Vikings, along with the rest of the NFL, can sign players to futures contracts.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 21
Latest Vikings NFL Draft News and Rumors on Tuesday, April 21
It is finally draft week! After months of buildup, research, interviews and workouts, teams are now just days away from making potentially franchise-altering picks.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 21
Vikings Releasing DT Jaylon Hutchings
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Vikings are releasing DT Jaylon Hutchings. Hutchings, 26, signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech following the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jonathan Greenard News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski’s comments on Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard fail in one key area
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, and the organization isn’t calming them down. With three days left until the NFL Draft, more noise surfaced about the future of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 21
Vikings' Justin Jefferson shares warning for J.J. McCarthy after Kyler Murray signing
Jefferson shared somewhat of a warning for McCarthy regarding what is to come now that Murray is on the Minnesota roster.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski’s pre-draft comments raise a severe red flag ahead of the NFL Draft
The hope was that the Minnesota Vikings will improve their NFL Draft process, but comments from interim GM Rob Brzezinski raise severe questions. There is only three days left until the NFL Draft, and the Minnesota Vikings have begun their offseason workouts.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Vikings Defensive Horizontal NFL Draft Board: Top 119 players ranked, what it means, and why it’s important
Most people focus on a big board when it comes to the NFL Draft. The better way to look at the Minnesota Vikings’ potential draft picks as a whole is a horizontal board.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 20
Jefferson Sees Murray as Spark Vikings Needed, Pushes McCarthy to Step Up
At times on Monday, Justin Jefferson talked like a receiver who already knows who's going to be throwing him the ball this season. At other times, he toed the company line of selling the upcoming quarterback competition in Minnesota.
Jonathan Greenard News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 20
Jonathan Greenard not at Vikings offseason program as trade rumors swirl
The Minnesota Vikings are ready to make some moves during the 2026 NFL Draft. Minnesota has nine total selections in the draft, including the 18th overall pick.
Ivan Pace News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20
Vikings LB Ivan Pace Signing RFA Tender
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Vikings LB Ivan Pace is signing his restricted free agent tender on Monday. Minnesota used the right-of-first-refusal tender on Pace, which will cost $3.52 million for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 18
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray
For a piece published on Thursday night, NFL reporter Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports shared some bad news for McCarthy regarding the 23-year-old's short-term future.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 17
Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy missed seven games last season with multiple injuries, and he didn't look ready to start when he was healthy. That's why it made perfect sense to go after Kyler Murray as soon as the Arizona Cardinals released him.
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