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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah found potential superstar north of the border, and it could pay major dividends next season

With the 2026 offseason here, the Minnesota Vikings have a lot of questions to answer. They are still waiting to see if Brian Flores will return as the defensive coordinator.

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Adam Thielen put together a legendary career for an undrafted free agent

Adam Thielen is calling it a career after 13 seasons. Thielen, who most recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, revealed on social media that he's hanging up his cleats.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

New details emerge regarding Jordan Addison’s arrest

New details have come to light regarding Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison’s arrest for trespassing. According to a police report, Addison caused a disturbance early Monday morning at the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Fla.

Brian Flores News / Yardbarker / January 14

Vikings DC Brian Flores could be the best choice to fill the Steelers HC vacancy

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Adam Thielen News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 14

Vikings legend Adam Thielen officially announces retirement from NFL

Longtime former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has officially decided to call it a career and retire from the NFL after 13 years, he announced on Instagram on Wednesday.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Vikings Says There 'Has To Be' Competition For J.J. McCarthy In 2026

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed reporters in their season-ending press conference to break down what went wrong in 2025.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14

2026 NFL Draft: Talented sleeper cornerback would be perfect fit for Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores can maximize his ability

One of the positions that you should draft every year is cornerback. For the Minnesota Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, it's been a brutal position.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Familiar face projected to replace Mike Tomlin as Steelers HC

Tomlin stepped down after 19 consecutive winning seasons.

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Steelers' latest playoff loss places Mike Tomlin among worst postseason coaches ever

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Jordan Addison News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings WR Jordan Addison Arrested On Trespassing Charge

Seminole Indian Police arrested Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert. The arrest occurred Monday morning in Tampa.

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Brian Flores News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

Brian Flores is a coaching free agent. While the Vikings have wanted to extend their three-year defensive coordinator, no deal has emerged. Minnesota has seen HC and DC interest come Flores’ way as this year’s coaching carousel starts.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026

Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire

Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Latest NFL coaching news could mean the end for Brian Flores' time with the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are working really hard to get defensive coordinator Brian Flores to agree to a contract extension. He's priority No. 1 for the organization right now, as he's led one of the best defensive units in the NFL during his three seasons in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 13

A Vikings assistant coach is retiring, plus the latest on Brian Flores

Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine is retiring this offseason, Kevin O'Connell announced in his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday. Pettine has been with the Vikings for the past four years under O'Connell, who got his start in coaching in 2015 as the Browns' quarterbacks coach when Pettine was the head coach.

Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested in Florida

Addison is once again dealing with off-field trouble during the offseason.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room

Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room

Shortly after GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a huge hint about McCarthy's future, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about McCarthy and the team's quarterback room as a whole.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

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