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Minnesota Vikings would be wise to avoid one thing in the NFL Draft, as it cost Kwesi Adofo-Mensah his job

The NFL Draft is now four weeks away, and the strategy for the Minnesota Vikings has yet to be determined. Through the first 12 weeks of the year, cornerback

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25

Full Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart Projection: Identifying Draft Needs

The 2026 NFL league year is now two weeks old. The start of the draft is less than a month away. This feels like a good juncture to take a look at the Minnesota Vikings' roster and get a sense for what their most important draft needs are going to be.

Minnesota Vikings News / NHANFL / March 25

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft: PFF Mock Hands Kyler Murray a Lethal New Target

EAGAN, MINN. — The Minnesota Vikings ripped their roster down to the studs and rebuilt it in free agency, shocking the league by signing Kyler Murray to command the offense.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 25

One NFL Draft prospect is a perfect fit for the Minnesota Vikings offense and nobody is talking about it

Taking a look at the Minnesota Vikings roster ahead of the NFL Draft, there are numerous positions that they need to add ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

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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.

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25

Two Veteran Defensive Tackles Who Could Be Game-Changers for Vikings

There's a lot of offseason left, including a draft where the Vikings have four top-100 picks. But as things stand right now, this is a Minnesota roster with a few glaring needs.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Minnesota Vikings still need veteran depth players to round out the roster, and the options are plentiful

Going into the 2026 season, the Minnesota Vikings have a lot of holes to fill on their roster. As things currently stand, the Vikings have 63 players on the roster with slightly over $5 million in salary cap space.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / March 25

Minnesota Vikings Make A Push To Host 2028 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has transformed from a quiet, stationary meeting into one of the most anticipated traveling spectacles in professional sports. Cities across the country now compete fiercely for the chance to host this massive three-day event.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25

Which NFL Draft Running Back Prospects Are the Vikings Meeting With?

Even after bringing back Aaron Jones on a reworked contract, expect running back to be a position the Vikings address relatively early in next month's NFL draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Minnesota Vikings put in bid to host the NFL Draft, and it could be a gamechanger for the city

The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports and Events Commission have officially placed a bid to host the 2028 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is being hosted in Pittsburgh this year and it will be in Washington D.C.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / March 25

Minneapolis launches bid to host NFL Draft in 2028

A bid has been launched to bring the 2028 NFL Draft to Minneapolis. Minnesota Sports and Events confirmed the bid on Tuesday, revealing a plan for the draft to be centered around U.S.

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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.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25

Minnesota, Vikings bid to host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota has formally entered the race to host the 2028 NFL Draft. On Wednesday, Minnesota Sports and Events officially announced its bid in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and the U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25

Minnesota Aims to Host the 2028 NFL Draft in Minneapolis

Minnesota officials are pushing hard to host the 2028 NFL Draft, and leaders of Minnesota Sports & Events (MSE) say they have submitted a bid to host the three-day event in downtown Minneapolis.

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Kyler Murray News / Football Analysis / March 25

Cardinals Pay $36.8M To Get Rid Of Kyler Murray, Vikings Pick Him Up For $1.3M

The Arizona Cardinals didn’t trade Kyler Murray. They didn’t get a draft pick, a future swap, or even a handshake. They guaranteed him $36.8 million, money he’ll collect regardless of where he plays, and cut him loose.

Kyler Murray News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

ESPN Grades Vikings’ Signing of Player Who Is at a ‘Low Point in His Career’

The Minnesota Vikings made one of the more intriguing moves of the offseason by signing quarterback Kyler Murray. The deal has drawn mixed evaluations, with analysts noting both the potential upside and the risks tied to his recent form.

Kyler Murray News / NHANFL / March 24

Vikings Stun the NFL: How the Kyler Murray Signing Shifts the NFC North Power Dynamic

MINNEAPOLIS — The doors at U.S. Bank Stadium remain locked for the offseason, but the front office just shattered the status quo. To kick off the 2026 NFL free agency period, the Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million veteran minimum contract.

Minnesota Vikings News / Football Analysis / March 24

Vikings Have 3 Former Top-10 QBs After Letting Super Bowl QB Walk

It took the Minnesota Vikings six weeks to go from waving goodbye to Kirk Cousins to spending the No. 10 overall pick on his replacement. Most franchises drift for years after losing a franchise quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Options are limited for Minnesota Vikings to trade up, but they have the NFL Draft capital to make it work

When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings at 18th overall, they could end up being the turning point of the first round of the NFL Draft. There are a multitude

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 23

NFC North Check-In: How Does Kyler Murray Impact Vikings' Outlook?

It's shaping up to be another highly competitive year in the NFC North. Last season, all four teams finished with a winning record. The Bears surged to 11 wins and their first division title since 2018, while the other three teams wound up with nine wins.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 23

Tracking All of the Vikings' Prospect Visits Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

With the combine and the first waves of free agency in the rearview mirror, the Vikings have shifted their focus towards April's draft. With a little over

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 24

Vikings reportedly have made this J.J. McCarthy decision after Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz signings

Those signings left some wondering if 2024 first-round draft pick McCarthy has a future with the Vikings.

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to Vikings after Kyler Murray signing

Dallas Cowboys' final trade offer for Maxx Crosby has leaked, and it's massive

Russell Wilson announces career news after one Giants season

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to Vikings after Kyler Murray signing

Hopkins shared Arizona offenses with Murray from 2020 through the 2022 season.

Latest Vikings QB reunion another bad sign for J.J. McCarthy's future

'Absolute coup': ESPN analyst's take on Vikings' Kyler Murray signing is right on the money

Raiders WR Jalen Nailor sends J.J. McCarthy warning to new Vikings QB Kyler Murray

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 22

NFC North Contract Details: Pierre, Jackson, Lewis, Brooks, Jones

Here are reported details from recently signed contracts across the NFC North: James Pierre, CB (Vikings): Two years, $8.5MM. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Pierre’s previously reported guaranteed amount of $3.72MM is made up of his signing bonus ($2.5MM) and his 2026 base salary ($1.22MM).

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 21