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The 4 Main Areas of Concern on Vikings Roster

With training camp on the horizon, the Minnesota Vikings roster for 2024 is taking shape. The big free agency signings are on board, as are this year’s rookies.

Harrison Phillips News / Vikings Territory / 25 minutes ago

Harrison Phillips Opens Up about Vikings’ Big Offseason Loss

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings welcomed 14 new players via free agency while watching as 16 departed for new teams. Then, between the draft and undrafted free agency, Minnesota kept going, adding 24 new players in a three-day period.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Former Viking Named One of NFL’s Top Signings of 2024

The Minnesota Vikings said goodbye to long-time and beloved defender Danielle Hunter in March, who promptly joined his hometown Houston Texans via free agency.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Vikings Urged to Fill 1 More Slot

The Minnesota Vikings have overhauled their roster in the 2024 offseason. To some capacity, those changes were forced because star players Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter chose other teams in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 13 minutes ago

Kevin O’Connell’s Old Friend Could Fill Vikings Roster Hole

Minnesota’s offense is supposed to be the team’s strong suit. Offensive-minded head coach Kevin O’Connell has a plethora of weapons, headlined by star wideout Justin Jefferson and top tight end T.J.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / purplePTSD.com / 22 minutes ago

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Kept the NFL “Guessing” During the 2024 NFL Draft

Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. The 2024 NFL Draft was a very momentous occasion for the Minnesota Vikings.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

NFL scout makes one bold prediction for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings came into the NFL offseason needing to make some major decisions at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins ended up leaving in free agency to join the Atlanta Falcons, which left the Vikings look for a new starting quarterback.

Dalton Risner News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 3 hours ago

Why are the Vikings Avoiding Dalton Risner?

The Minnesota Vikings have had quite the offseason. But one thing that stands out on their current roster is lack of answers on the interior offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 2 hours ago

For the Vikings, the Slim Pickings at WR Are Getting Even Slimmer

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have seen major changes at a number of positions throughout this offseason. However, other than the departure of K.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 29 minutes ago

Vikings Future Additions Get Flexible, Comp Pick or Not

The Minnesota Vikings have been in salary cap purgatory for the past handful of seasons. By agreeing to a big deal with a free-agent quarterback, they would always be in that situation.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 31 minutes ago

ESPN Echoes Top Roster Need for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have a couple of roster needs, with less than four weeks before mandatory minicamp, including left guard — if Blake Brandel doesn’t do the trick — and WR3.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings Position Battles to Watch

With the draft and free agency periods finishing up over the last month or so, the NFL offseason has come to an end, and rookie minicamps have already started for a handful of teams.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

Vikings veteran DT says team is lacking one key component

Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Minnesota still lacks one key component.

Vikings DC compares first-round pick to three-time Super Bowl champion

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NFL News / Vikings Territory / 38 minutes ago

Former Vikings QB Dropped by 4th Team

Spencer Rattler ended the man’s very brief career with the New Orleans Saints. That’s Kellen Mond, a man drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, and he’ll hope to catch on elsewhere this summer.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 30 minutes ago

WR3 Option for Vikings Signs Elsewhere

There’s a decent chance that Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, or Jalen Nailor turn out as productive WR3 options in 2024, but for the Minnesota Vikings’ sake, nobody knows which man will get the nod as a starter.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 4 hours ago

Let’s Not Forget Kwesi’s Own Words About the Vikings’ Incoming Comp Picks

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Turn back the clock and be rewarded with a clue from Kwesi’s own words. Earlier in the week, the debate fire was lit when Over the Cap‘s Nick Korte published a piece detailing his projection for compensatory selections in 2025.

Harrison Phillips News / Pro Football Talk / 3 hours ago

Harrison Phillips: We need leadership team to fill "big void" left by Kirk Cousins

The Vikings will have a transition to make on the field this year as they move forward without quarterback Kirk Cousins and they'll also have to make one off the field.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / 11 hours ago

Former NFL GM Has Lofty Expectations for Minnesota Vikings Rookie

The Minnesota Vikings may have landed one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft. After trading up to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings plucked former Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner with the No.

Kirk Cousins News / Gridiron Heroics / 8 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings defender believes Kirk Cousins' departure could lead to overall improvement

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips explained the leadership void left by the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins spent six years as the quarterback for the Vikings before making the decision to move on and sign with the Atlanta Falcons for the next four years.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL Analysis Network / 15 hours ago

Vikings Warned Of Potential Mess In Justin Jefferson Negotiations

NFL training camp is a little over two months away, and the Minnesota Vikings have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 19 minutes ago

Vikings DC compares first-round pick to three-time Super Bowl champion

The Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to land who they hope to be franchise players on each side of the ball.

Kirk Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft his replacement

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Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / May 7

Vikings Waive Wide Receiver, Free Agent WR Options Dwindling

The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they waived wide receiver Daylen Baldwin. The move gets their offseason roster back down to the 90-player maximum after punter Seth Vernon was signed last week.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 15 hours ago

NFL Analyst Thinks Star Vikings WR Could Have Rough 2024

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison enjoyed a fantastic rookie campaign in 2023, playing in every game and hauling in 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / May 6

Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft replacement

Kirk Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft his replacement

Despite Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell’s desire to keep him around, quarterback Kirk Cousins bolted to the Falcons during free agency, and now we know why.

Important details in Cousins contract revealed

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J.J. McCarthy News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

What Will It Take for J.J. McCarthy to Start in 2024?

The Minnesota Vikings will head into training camp Kirk Cousins-less for the first time since the 2017 season. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are expected to compete for the starting job, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall also in the mix.