Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / April 11

Minnesota Vikings Play-By-Play Announcer Questions Role Of Former First Round Pick

The Minnesota Vikings made a massive splash when they traded up to draft Dallas Turner in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Fans expected the former Alabama standout to quickly become the face of the defense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Football Analysis / April 11

Trade proposals have Vikings sending away Jonathan Greenard, J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are cannibalizing their own roster. Ahead of the April 23 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the organization could explore trades of Jonathan Greenard and J.J.

Stephon Gilmore News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11

Stephon Gilmore Named as Best Pro Comparison for NFL Draft Prospect From Tennessee

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy has drawn comparisons to veteran standout Stephon Gilmore as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The comparison has elevated McCoy’s profile as evaluators look for defensive backs capable of handling top receiving threats at the next level.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 10

A Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft Using Only Top 30 Visits, Combine Meetings

You can learn a lot from following a team's meetings and visits during the pre-draft process. Whether it's formal meetings at the NFL combine, Top 30 visits, or other avenues (virtual meetings, pro days), teams often wind up selecting players they've spent time with in the weeks and months preceding the draft.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 10

What 'The Beast' Reveals About the Vikings' 5 Most-Mocked Picks

The draft is inching closer and closer, with a little less than two weeks until the first round gets underway in Pittsburgh. With the draft so close now, analysts have begun dropping their draft guides, and perhaps none is more anticipated than Dane Brugler's 'The Beast,' which features info on over 2,700 prospects.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Legendary NFL analyst unintentionally makes fascinating case for Minnesota Vikings to take controversial defender in first round

There is a fascinating group of prospects available at the top of the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. They could go in a multitude of different directions.

Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Vikings rumors: The Harrison Smith replacement who’s ‘most mocked’ to Minnesota

With Harrison Smith entering free agency, and potential retirement, the Minnesota Vikings are in need of a new safety. Luckily for them, the 2026 NFL Draft may offer the franchise their best long-term option.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / April 10

Minnesota Vikings: Host Run-Stopping Nose Tackle for 30-Visit

The Minnesota Vikings need to address their interior defensive line depth in the upcoming draft, particularly a nose tackle to complement standout Jalen Redmond after parting ways with veteran Pro Bowlers Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9

Minnesota Vikings continue hosting high-upside prospects on top-30 visits, with the latest being perfect for Brian Flores’ defense

The Minnesota Vikings have a tradition of hosting a large event for their top-30 visits. The idea is to bring them all into the building, meet with them, and see how they interact with each other.

Jonathan Greenard News / Pro Football Rumors / April 9

Vikings Expect To Retain OLB Jonathan Greenard; Team Seeking C Help?

Jonathan Greenard has come up in trade rumors recently. The Vikings were tied to potentially moving the Pro Bowl edge rusher ahead of free agency, and the Eagles were connected to the ex-Texan after failing to re-sign Jaelan Phillips.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 9

Vikings Doing Homework on NFL Draft Wide Receivers Via Top 30 Visits

This week, a few dozen NFL draft prospects are visiting the Vikings' TCO Performance Center facility for meetings known as Top 30 visits. Teams can host up to 30 prospects on official visits, as well as other players with local connections who don't count towards that limit.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 9

Minnesota Vikings are hosting fascinating NFL Draft prospect who would help Kevin O’Connell’s offense immediately

When the Minnesota Vikings have targeted a wide receiver under head coach Kevin O’Connell, they have gone after two profiles: Fast receivers who they hope

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 9

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy could still be traded before the NFL season

Signing Kyler Murray speaks volumes about how they truly feel about McCarthy, and it's hard to envision him being QB1 next season.

New details emerge on the Vikings' search for a new GM

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 9

3 Free Agents the Vikings Could Target After the Draft

The NFL calendar has reached the stage where teams are solely focused on the draft. According to most mocks, it appears likely the Vikings take a defensive prospect in the first round.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Football Analysis / April 9

Vikings Fired GM With The NFL’s 5th-Best Record And Handed 9 Draft Picks To Placeholder

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah compiled a 43-25 record as Vikings general manager. A .632 winning percentage, tied for the fifth-best in the entire NFL during his four-season tenure.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9

Minnesota Vikings to host fascinating NFL Draft prospect who would provide Brian Flores’ defense with something they don’t have

The NFL Draft is going to be really interesting for the Minnesota Vikings. Across the media, the debate rages about who the VIkings should take with 18th overall.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

New details emerge on the Vikings' search for a new GM

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to find a permanent replacement for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the general manager the team fired in January. At the moment, Minnesota has longtime executive vice president Rob Brzezinski serving the GM role on an interim basis.

Justin Skule News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 6

Buccaneers Re-Signing OT Justin Skule

According to Greg Auman, the Buccaneers are re-signing former OT Justin Skule. He adds it’s a one-year pact for Skule from Tampa Bay. The veteran spent this past season with the Vikings but was with the Bucs for three years before that. Skule, 29, was a sixth-round pick by the 49ers out of Vanderbilt in 2019.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 7