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NFL Agents Weigh in on What New Justin Jefferson Contract will Cost Vikings

It’s May, and there’s still no Justin Jefferson contract extension on the horizon, which might worry some fans. However, it’s important to keep perspective, there’s plenty time left in the offseason for the Vikings’ front office to finalize the deal.

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Questions Answered: The Draft Pick Kerfuffle, Tampering Outcome, Bold Prediction

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the May 8th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 43 minutes ago

Vikings Executive Says New Defender “Plays Like a Crazy Man”

For a defensive tackle, being a crazy man can be a compliment. Vikings executive Ryan Grigson had wonderful things to say about 7th-Round DT Levi Drake Rodriguez.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / 55 minutes ago

Expectations Dialed back for Vikings + Tampering Outcome

The Atlanta Falcons stand to lose a draft pick as a possible punishment for tampering with Kirk Cousins in March, but that doesn’t mean the Minnesota Vikings will gain a pick.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 3 minutes ago

Vikings Compensatory Pick Mystery Solved

The Minnesota Vikings comp pick situation is a messy one, given how many players they had come and go during free agency. For those who don’t know, compensatory draft picks can be awarded to teams for a few different reasons.

Jim Harbaugh News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 3 minutes ago

Did Vikings’ History with Jim Harbaugh Get in the Way of Draft Day Trade Talks?

The Minnesota Vikings may appear to be on the right path now, led by general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. Yet, many will never forget the time when it appeared that Jim Harbaugh would become the next Vikings head coach after Mike Zimmer.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 16 minutes ago

Dallas Turner Keeps Getting Compared to One Mighty Player

Maybe Dallas Turner will exude more off-ball linebacking tendencies than most believe? The Minnesota Vikings welcomed Turner during the 2024 NFL Draft 13 days ago, and since, keynote coaches keep comparing Turner to three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler Dont’a Hightower.

Dalton Risner News / Vikings Territory / 23 minutes ago

One Hint Suggests Dalton Risner Could Be Back in Purple

Just because the Minnesota Vikings haven’t re-upped with Dalton Risner yet doesn’t mean his future in the Twin Cities is sealed. That’s the word from Star Tribune this week after Andrew Krammer subtly cracked the door open for Risner’s return.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 14 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

The most notable father-son stars in NFL history

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 56 minutes ago

The F-Word — Not That One — Is Popping Up for Vikings Again

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, where the Minnesota Vikings headlined the event with selections of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, the purple team’s leadership emphasized “flexibility” as a keynote perk.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 16 minutes ago

Not So Fast on the Vikings’ Big Mistake

Earlier this week, OverTheCap.com reported that Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah probably blundered in handling the 2025 compensatory draft pick process.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 2 hours ago

Vikings Rumors: Cine’s Next Step, Compensatory Catastrophe, and The Most Lucrative Move

Since we’re officially into the portion of the year when Vikings rumors are arriving fast and furious, we’ll be highlighting some of the purple rumblings.

J.J. McCarthy News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Vikings are on a Roll with JJ McCarthy in the House

Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast The Vikings drafted JJ McCarthy on April 25th and then Minnesota men’s pro sports team proceeded to go undefeated (Wolves 5-0 and Twins ultimately compiling a 12-game winning streak) until the Twins were finally beat by the Red Sox on May 5.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / 29 minutes ago

Vikings Draft Grade + NFC North Teams

Despite my firm belief that it takes two to three years before we truly know how well a team did in a draft (and sometimes longer, as in the case of the Packers with Jordan Love, who didn’t emerge until his fourth season), I did grade the Vikings’ 2024 draft along with the other NFL teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / 12 hours ago

Post-Draft Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection and Depth Chart

Following the conclusion of the NFL draft and college free agency, the Vikings' 90-man roster is now more or less set for the third phase of the spring offseason program.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 18 hours ago

Vikings Rookie Minicamp: UDFA has a chance to help Minnesota take advantage of NFL's big change

A lot of people think the month of May is a dead time for the NFL, but in actuality, it's one of the more interesting times of the year. That's because

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / 15 hours ago

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

Three offseason moves the Vikings must make

NFC North check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Most passing yards in a season by team' quiz

Shaquill Griffin News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / May 6

Vikings' Shaq Griffin Signing, Which Could Cost Them a Comp Pick, Still Baffles

Over a month later, the Vikings' decision to sign veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a one-year, $4.55 million deal in late March remains baffling.

Justin Jefferson News / Gridiron Heroics / May 6

Minnesota Vikings Star Justin Jefferson’s Market Value Revealed

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has to be thrilled with the developments among top receivers around the league. Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles signed three of the premier receivers in the league to what at the time were record-setting contracts.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / May 6

Former Star Shares Brutal Take On Vikings’ JJ McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are poised to embark on a new era of their franchise, having strategically retooled their offense during the 2024 NFL Draft. With the departure of Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings faced a significant quarterback question, prompting them to take decisive action in the draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Three offseason moves the Vikings must make

Here are three moves the Minnesota Vikings must make ahead of the 2024 season.

NFC North check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy wanted one team to draft him

Three offseason moves Cardinals must make

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Minnesota Vikings 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.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / May 3