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Vikings K Will Reichard finishes 2025 season on a high note, and makes a case to be an All-Pro

Vikings K Will Reichard finishes 2025 season on a high note, and makes a case to be an All-Pro

The Minnesota Vikings finished the season with a five-game winning streak, and their best player was arguably kicker Will Reichard. He was awarded the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month.

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<img class="rfi-img" alt="Four cuts the Vikings can make to save $44 million against the 2026 salary cap" width="800" height="320" src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_365,w_912,x_0,y_42/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/6/c/6cfa8613c3eba954d4a293e6681f1074eb566eb1/01kef6kyepzzbh8fzvhc.jpg">
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/four_cuts_the_vikings_can_make_to_save_44_million_against_the_2026_salary_cap/s1_16715_43303703'>Four cuts the Vikings can make to save $44 million against the 2026 salary cap</a></h2>

At an estimated $46 million over the 2026 NFL salary cap, the Minnesota Vikings have major roster decisions to make before free agency opens in March. While much has been discussed about center <a href="/nfl/players/ryan_kelly/485467">Ryan Kelly</a> and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave being potential cut candidates, two offensive stars could also be on the way out: tight end T.J.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Vikings rumors: J.J. McCarthy’s ‘high-energy approach’ wore on some vets in camp, but not anymore" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_640,w_1600,x_0,y_74/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/4/5/45074289d9aa410dc26dfef3d99a167001c3eac7/JJ-McCarthy-of-the-Minnesota-Vikings-4.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_rumors_jj_mccarthys_high_energy_approach_wore_on_some_vets_in_camp_but_not_anymore/s1_17114_43303867'>Vikings rumors: J.J. McCarthy’s ‘high-energy approach’ wore on some vets in camp, but not anymore</a></h2>

The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season at 9-8, barely missing the playoffs. One reason why the Vikings didn’t make the postseason was inconsistent play from QB J.J.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/brian_flores_possible_vikings_exit_takes_another_step_with_ravens_interest/s1_16715_43303455'>Brian Flores&#39; possible Vikings exit takes another step with Ravens&#39; interest</a></h2>

<a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> is one step closer to leaving the Minnesota Vikings. According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Ravens have requested to interview Flores for their head coaching job, and Sports Illustrated's <a href="/nfl/players/albert_breer/679985">Albert Breer</a> is reporting that the interview will take place next week.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_517,w_1295,x_428,y_52/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/a/e/aee8dbdf5057f0528300a48044ed16edd310deb2/2025-26-leading-receiver-team-quiz.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_2025_leading_receiver_by_team_quiz/s1__43298660'>The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz</a></h2>

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz
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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/kevin_oconnells_offense_was_the_worst_in_his_minnesota_vikings_tenure_and_changes_should_be_coming/s1_17313_43303172'>Kevin O&#39;Connell&#39;s offense was the worst in his Minnesota Vikings tenure, and changes should be coming</a></h2>

The Minnesota Vikings had the worst offense the team has seen since the turn of the century, with the majority of that being due the inconsistent quarterback play.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_800,w_2000,x_0,y_204/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/9/4/9439623e139b091bae38fc3c0400f11cc9bcc749/best-passing-performances-one-nfl-playoff-run.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_best_passing_performances_from_one_nfl_playoff_run/s1__43266200'>The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run</a></h2>

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Vikings DC Brian Flores hasn&amp;#39;t been requested to interview for any head coaching jobs, and the answer is staring us in the face" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_480,w_1200,x_0,y_91/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/7/9/79cb8efbfb07dae40c9ec40e4356fc11a41cc16c/nfl-nfc-wild-card-round-minnesota-vikings-at-los-angeles-rams.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_dc_brian_flores_hasnt_been_requested_to_interview_for_any_head_coaching_jobs_and_the_answer_is_staring_us_in_the_face/s1_17313_43302717'>Vikings DC Brian Flores hasn&#39;t been requested to interview for any head coaching jobs, and the answer is staring us in the face</a></h2>

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator <a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> should be the hottest head coaching candidate on the market right now, but not a single team has called him for an interview.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Minnesota Vikings end-of-season awards for 2025, including MVP and DPOY" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_365,w_912,x_0,y_42/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/d/4/d422ecaa9b147e7922b7443389b8587254bd5b1e/01kedbnr3x5srq6jbbd3.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/minnesota_vikings_end_of_season_awards_for_2025_including_mvp_and_dpoy/s1_16715_43300750'>Minnesota Vikings end-of-season awards for 2025, including MVP and DPOY</a></h2>

With the Vikings' 2025 season having wrapped up, let's hand out some awards to players who deserve recognition for their contributions. Some of these choices will be the same as our midseason awards, but the second half of the campaign also warranted some changes.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_sign_two_more_players_to_futures_deals/s1_17039_43300818'>Vikings sign two more players to futures deals</a></h2>

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings signed DT <a href="/nfl/players/jaylon_hutchings/632516">Jaylon Hutchings</a> and LB Jacob Roberts to futures contracts on Wednesday.  They join eight other players

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/could_brian_flores_leave_the_vikings_due_to_behind_the_scenes_drama/s1_16715_43293814'>Could Brian Flores leave the Vikings due to behind-the-scenes drama?</a></h2>

What's going on with <a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> and the Minnesota Vikings? While Flores is rumored to be a head coaching candidate for the Raiders, and other teams like

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_insider_hits_minnesota_with_urgent_justin_jefferson_warning/s1_17114_43293132'>Vikings insider hits Minnesota with urgent Justin Jefferson warning</a></h2>

The Minnesota Vikings had a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs despite their five-game winning streak.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/22_minnesota_vikings_are_set_to_be_free_agents_in_2026_including_a_future_hall_of_famer_and_two_emerging_superstars/s1_17313_43292828'>22 Minnesota Vikings are set to be free agents in 2026, including a future Hall of Famer, and two emerging superstars</a></h2>

The Minnesota Vikings are going to look different in 2026. They are entering the offseason with a 9-8 record and the 18th overall NFL Draft pick, the worst among teams that missed the playoffs.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/looking_back_at_every_nfl_christmas_day_game/s1__43174218'>Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game</a></h2>

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.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Brian Flores emerges as betting favorite to land this HC job" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_508,w_1271,x_415,y_0/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/1/8/18d7da86e906b37ae3bdf6b346292311aae470e3/brian-flores-emerges-as-betting-favorite-land-hc.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/brian_flores_emerges_as_betting_favorite_to_land_this_hc_job/s1_13132_43292651'>Brian Flores emerges as betting favorite to land this HC job</a></h2>

Is Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores set to return to the ranks of head coaches? 

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/nfl_insider_pours_gas_on_brian_flores_coaching_future_and_it_raises_questions_about_impact_on_the_minnesota_vikings/s1_17313_43291212'>NFL insider pours gas on Brian Flores&#39; coaching future, and it raises questions about impact on the Minnesota Vikings</a></h2>

The two biggest stories for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason are very simple: Is <a href="/nfl/players/jj_mccarthy/721838">J.J. McCarthy</a> the future at quarterback, and will <a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> return at defensive coordinator?

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As the Minnesota Vikings wrap up a disappointing 2025 season that kept them out of the postseason, the organization’s focus shifts toward the upcoming free agency period in 2026.

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The Vikings' 2025 season has come to an end. They wrapped up the campaign on a five-game winning streak by beating the Packers' B team on Sunday at U.S.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/minnesota_vikings_kick_off_2026_offseason_with_multiple_players_signed_including_a_high_priced_udfa/s1_17313_43290620'>Minnesota Vikings kick off 2026 offseason with multiple players signed, including a high priced UDFA</a></h2>

The 2026 offseason has begun for the Minnesota Vikings, as general manager <a href="/nfl/players/kwesi_adofo_mensah/909471">Kwesi Adofo-Mensah</a> has signed eight players to reserve/futures contracts. WR

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/is_tom_brady_targeting_vikings_brian_flores_as_the_next_raiders_head_coach/s1_16715_43290402'>Is Tom Brady targeting Vikings&#39; Brian Flores as the next Raiders head coach?</a></h2>

Vikings defensive coordinator <a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> once again made a very strong argument that he should be in consideration for one of the head coaching vacancies across the NFL.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_ink_eight_to_futures_contracts_for_2026/s1_17039_43290549'>Vikings Ink Eight To Futures Contracts For 2026</a></h2>

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed eight players to futures contracts for the 2026 season.  The full list includes:  WR <a href="/nfl/players/dontae_fleming/928505">Dontae Fleming</a> S

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And just like that, another offseason begins for the Minnesota Vikings. Their rollercoaster ride of a 2025 season ended on Sunday with a win that brought them to 9-8 and saw them finish just half a game back of a playoff spot.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_finish_9_8_as_harrison_smith_and_cj_ham_close_season_with_tributes_in_16_3_win/s1_17150_43288428'>Vikings finish 9-8 as Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham close season with tributes in 16-3 win</a></h2>

The Vikings closed their season with a 16-3 win over the Packers, finishing 9-8 behind a controlled performance built on defense and execution. <a href="/nfl/players/cj_ham/487786">C.J. Ham</a> scored the game’s only touchdown, J.J.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/packers_attempted_the_saddest_field_goal_ever_in_loss/s1_127_43286998'>Packers attempted the saddest field goal ever in loss</a></h2>

The Green Bay Packers attempted the saddest field goal ever at the end of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/jj_mccarthy_struggles_overshadowed_another_brilliant_justin_jefferson_season/s1_13132_43285954'>J.J. McCarthy struggles overshadowed another brilliant Justin Jefferson season</a></h2>

Even with abysmal quarterback play, the Minnesota Vikings can still count on Jefferson giving them 1,000 receiving yards or more.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/tom_brady_could_target_former_patriots_coach_for_raiders_head_coach_job/s1_127_43284788'>Tom Brady could target former Patriots coach for Raiders head coach job</a></h2>

Tom Brady figures to have a major role in the hiring of a new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he might turn to someone familiar when making the hire.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_800,w_2000,x_0,y_0/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/a/5/a512faac65aec9918f3b0a928361c5cba8078694/new-info-emerges-vikings-qb-jj-mccarthys-job.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/new_info_emerges_about_vikings_qb_jj_mccarthys_job_status_heading_into_offseason/s1_13132_43280832'>New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status heading into offseason</a></h2>

McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Appears To Make Decision On Trade Request" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_480,w_1200,x_0,y_91/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/e/8/e820d02b18bb40b68b97723b0bb698927c7787d2/nfl-detroit-lions-at-minnesota-vikings.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/vikings_star_justin_jefferson_appears_to_make_decision_on_trade_request/s1_17616_43279148'>Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Appears To Make Decision On Trade Request</a></h2>

Minnesota Vikings star <a href="/nfl/players/justin_jefferson/624242">Justin Jefferson</a> hasn't exactly had an ideal quarterback situation this season, and yet, he continues to conduct himself with class.

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