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Is There a Chance Caleb Downs Falls to the Vikings at Pick 18?

Is There a Chance Caleb Downs Falls to the Vikings at Pick 18?

Much of the conversation around the Vikings' first-round pick at No. 18 overall has centered around Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who projects as a logical replacement for Minnesota if Harrison Smith ultimately elects to retire.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / April 3
NFL executives rip Cardinals for Kyler Murray decision

NFL executives rip Cardinals for Kyler Murray decision

For a piece published on Friday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with multiple unnamed NFL executives who seemed baffled by how the Cardinals handled Murray.

What Kevin O’Connell told J.J. McCarthy about Vikings signing Kyler Murray
Vikings may have wild Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz plan in mind
Former teammate of Vikings' Kyler Murray addresses concerns about his work ethic
The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 3
Latest NFL Draft intel gives the Minnesota Vikings a chance at franchise changing player they didn’t have before

Latest NFL Draft intel gives the Minnesota Vikings a chance at franchise changing player they didn’t have before

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason strategy has been one of the more fascinating to follow. They entered with more than $46 million in salary cap space and had to maneuver underneath the cap and add players to the roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Stephon Gilmore retires from the NFL as a legend

Stephon Gilmore retires from the NFL as a legend

All-everything cornerback Stephon Gilmore has played his last snap in the NFL. 

Eagles owner seems to say plenty about Nick Sirianni hot-seat rumors
Texans owner makes big statement about uncertain future of C.J. Stroud
NFL executive gives Raiders some Maxx Crosby advice after failed Ravens trade
NFL executives split on Colts' controversial Daniel Jones decisions
What Kevin O’Connell told J.J. McCarthy about signing Kyler Murray
Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passes' quiz
The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz
The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / April 2
Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons

Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons

Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday. The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025.

College Football News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel
Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards
Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Former Minnesota Vikings defender makes a crucial decision about his NFL future

Former Minnesota Vikings defender makes a crucial decision about his NFL future

After a disastrous series of events in the 2024 offseason at the cornerback position, the Minnesota Vikings pivoted to the free agency pool. With the loss of Mekhi Blackmon to a torn ACL and Khyree Jackson to a tragic car accident, they needed a starting caliber cornerbacks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / April 2
5x Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement from NFL

5x Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement from NFL

Stephon Gilmore was one of the top cornerbacks over the last 15 years. Being able to strike fear into the opposing quarterback and lock down a top wide receiver.

Stephon Gilmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 2
Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore Officially Announces Retirement

Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore Officially Announces Retirement

Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore announced on his Instagram that he’s retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league. Gilmore, 35, was taken with the No.

Stephon Gilmore News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2
Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement

Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement

Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is calling it a career. The 13-year veteran cornerback announced his retirement Thursday via social media.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Minnesota Vikings’ decision to sign Kyler Murray looks even smarter now after Kirk Cousins’ contract with Las Vegas Raiders

Minnesota Vikings’ decision to sign Kyler Murray looks even smarter now after Kirk Cousins’ contract with Las Vegas Raiders

One of the best values in the NFL this upcoming season will be Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray. The Vikings will pay him just $1.3 million, with the Arizona Cardinals paying him over $36 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel
Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Jonathan Greenard News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Future of Minnesota Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard could have a similar fate to teammates of year’s past with lastest report

Future of Minnesota Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard could have a similar fate to teammates of year’s past with lastest report

One of the biggest stories of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is the future of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. Ahead of free agency, news broke that the Vikings were willing to trade Greenard.

Jordan Addison News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Minnesota Vikings Salary Cap Update: Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option paints a clear picture why the NFL Draft is so important

Minnesota Vikings Salary Cap Update: Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option paints a clear picture why the NFL Draft is so important

Earlier this week, the NFL Owners Meetings brought news that the Minnesota Vikings were planning to exercise the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jordan Addison.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 2
What Kevin O’Connell told J.J. McCarthy about Vikings signing Kyler Murray

What Kevin O’Connell told J.J. McCarthy about Vikings signing Kyler Murray

The perception exists that the Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray because head coach Kevin O’Connell views Murray as an upgrade over and an eventual replacement for McCarthy.

Four former franchise quarterbacks are still waiting for their next opportunity
Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver
The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 1
Vikings Finally Have the Quarterbacks to Unleash KOC's Proven Winning Formula

Vikings Finally Have the Quarterbacks to Unleash KOC's Proven Winning Formula

Kevin O'Connell's winning recipe isn't a secret. When the Vikings avoid turning the football over, the results are overwhelmingly good. Since 2022, O'Connell's Vikings are a staggering 35-5 when they don't lose the turnover battle, but just 8-22 when they do.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 31
Minnesota Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski talks about the offseason plan at the NFL Owners meetings, highlighting one key element

Minnesota Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski talks about the offseason plan at the NFL Owners meetings, highlighting one key element

The Minnesota Vikings’ moving on from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was seen as the beginning of a new era. Rob Brzezinski took over as the interim general manager, but that was the only move they made in the front office.

Zygi Wilf News / A to Z Sports / March 31
NFC North rival proves how lucky the Minnesota Vikings are to have the Wilf’s as owners.

NFC North rival proves how lucky the Minnesota Vikings are to have the Wilf’s as owners.

When the NFLPA were forced to stop publicizing their report cards, it prevented the shine from showing on the Minnesota Vikings. Even so, ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler got the results and reported them anyway, as the Vikings finished second in 2025.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 31

Vikings Still Plan GM Interviews; Brzezinski Dubbed 'Strong Candidate'

After sorting out which veteran quarterback they would bring in this offseason, the next biggest question the Vikings have to answer is who will be the full-time general manager going forward.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 31

5 Players Who Might Not Be on the Vikings' Roster by Week 1

After doing very little in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are a team with a roster that could be greatly influenced over the next four-plus months by what happens in the NFL Draft and trades.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Bettors peg Minnesota as biggest liability in 2026 season

The Minnesota Vikings are becoming a serious problem for sportsbooks, and that is exactly the kind of problem a fanbase wants heading into a new season.

Kyler Murray News / Football Analysis / March 31
Cardinals Bleed $36.8M Guarantee On Murray Release—Vikings Get Him For Pocket Change

Cardinals Bleed $36.8M Guarantee On Murray Release—Vikings Get Him For Pocket Change

The ink on the new league year was barely dry when Kyler Murray’s phone rang. Somewhere in Arizona, a front office was writing a $36.8 million check to a quarterback who would never take another snap for them.

Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver

Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver

The Minnesota Vikings have some key decisions to make ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of them is regarding the fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Jonathan Greenard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 30
Kevin O’Connell Expects OLB Jonathan Greenard To Remain With Vikings

Kevin O’Connell Expects OLB Jonathan Greenard To Remain With Vikings

The Vikings were reportedly open to moving OLB Jonathan Greenard this offseason for salary cap purposes, as Greenard wants a market-correction to his deal but Minnesota has limited cap space at the moment.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / March 29
Former NFL Star Dead Suddenly at 65 Sunday

Former NFL Star Dead Suddenly at 65 Sunday

A former Minnesota Vikings star has tragically passed away on Sunday. He was just 65 years old. Joey Browner, a former NFL star defensive back for the Vikings, has passed away.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / March 29
Former Vikings Pro Bowl S Joey Browner dies

Former Vikings Pro Bowl S Joey Browner dies

Former Minnesota Vikings' six-time Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner died on Saturday. He was 65. The Vikings announced the passing of Browner on Sunday, one day after the team announced former middle linebacker Jeff Siemon had died.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / March 28
Former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Jeff Siemon dies

Former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Jeff Siemon dies

Former Minnesota Vikings four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jeff Siemon died on Saturday. He was 75. The Vikings announced his passing but did not divulge a cause of death.

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