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7 Logical Free Agent Fits for the Vikings at Positions of Need

The Vikings, unlike their former QB Sam Darnold, have been in offseason mode for nearly a month now. While they will need to rework their cap situation, Minnesota will certainly be involved in the free agent market as they look for veterans to fill out the holes on their roster.

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Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gets brutally honest on letting Sam Darnold walk

The Minnesota Vikings had a brilliant season in 2024 as they ran through their schedule and finished the regular season with a 14-3 record. That was the most wins for any team that did not win a division title.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Minnesota Vikings continue to be linked to talented defender who would reshape Brian Flores' defense

The Minnesota Vikings are down in Mobile, Alabama keeping an eye on Senior Bowl practices. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been watching the offensive and defensive line drills throughout the first two days, but NFL Draft experts believe they won't be going to the trenches.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 29

Justin Jefferson Still Gets Endorsement From the GOAT Despite Down Season

Justin Jefferson may have had a down season in 2025, however the greatest of all time still considers the Vikings star the best receiver in the league.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Vikings are $40 million over the cap. What they do next tells you who they really believe in

The Minnesota Vikings are $40 million over the projected salary cap. Jalen Nailor is a free agent. J.J. McCarthy threw 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 28

What the Vikings Would’ve Sacrificed by Keeping Sam Darnold

It's become a no-brainer that the Minnesota Vikings messed up by letting Sam Darnold walk while handing the franchise's keys to J.J. McCarthy, but besides high-end QB play, what else would the Vikings have missed out on had they decided to re-sign Darnold to the same three-year, $105 million deal that he signed with the Seattle Seahawks?

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Vikings legend John Randle comes out strongly against ICE in IG post

The city of Minneapolis has been dealing with numerous issues in the real world since the beginning of the month. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) were sent to the city on a large-scale operation in a huge escalation of President Trump’s immigration policies.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 27

2026 Mock Draft Tracker: The Latest Vikings Predictions From the Experts

The Vikings have been in offseason mode for nearly a month now after a disappointing 9-8 season. Minnesota enters the offseason with plenty of needs to fill, but leading up to the draft in late April, that list will narrow as the Vikings add players through free agency and potential trades.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 27

Vikings Now Have Multiple Key Hires to Make on Their Coaching Staff

On Monday, the Washington Commanders hired Vikings defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Daronte Jones to be their next defensive coordinator under head coach Dan Quinn.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 27

NFL Draft analyst's shocking selection for the Minnesota Vikings raises serious questions about strength of draft class

Each year, I take a look at the Minnesota Vikings first-round picks throughout the NFL Draft process. The mock draft tracker gives us some really good data on how the industry thinks the Vikings will approach the process.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Brian Flores suffers significant loss that leaves gaping hole in the Minnesota Vikings’ defense

The Minnesota Vikings will have another coach to replace this offseason. On Monday night, reports surfaced that the Washington Commanders are set to hire Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones to be their defensive coordinator.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 26

Vikings' Daronte Jones Reportedly Leaving for Commanders DC Role

Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones is reportedly being hired by the Washington Commanders as their new defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 26

Current, Former Vikings React to Sam Darnold Reaching the Super Bowl

A year after the Vikings let him depart in free agency, Sam Darnold is headed to the Super Bowl. The Seahawks' quarterback was outstanding in the biggest game of his life on Sunday, throwing for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns in an NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Vikings legend Alan Page upset after false claim about ICE protest

All-time great defensive tackle and Minnesota Vikings legend Alan Page denied a social media claim that he was attending a Minneapolis protest against U.S.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 26

A Year After the Vikings Let Him Walk, Sam Darnold Heads to the Super Bowl

In the annals of Minnesota Vikings history, this one can be filed under "Of course that happened." The quarterback the Vikings let walk out the door in free agency last March signed with the Seahawks, went 14-3 for a second straight season, and is now headed to a stage his old team hasn't reached in nearly 50 years.

Paul Allen News / Bring Me The News / January 26

KFAN airs 'paid protesters' apology from Paul Allen in middle of commercial break

KFAN radio aired an apology from Vikings announcer Paul Allen during a commercial break on Monday morning, with Allen saying he's taking a few days off

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Minnesota Vikings Senior Bowl targets highlighted by explosive pass rusher and a bevy of defensive backs

The Minnesota Vikings are heading to Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl this week. Each year, the Senior Bowl kicks off the NFL Draft process, giving around 150 NFL Draft prospects the chance to showcase their skills for teams, scouts, and media over the course of the week.

Kellen Mond News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Minnesota Vikings Organization Gets Exposed By Former Player, And It’s Not Good

Former Minnesota Vikings player Kellen Mond exposed the dysfunction within the organization during his time with the NFC North team. Mond, the 66th pick in the 2021 NFL draft, signed a four-year rookie contract with the Vikings.

Paul Allen News / Bring Me The News / January 25

KFAN's Paul Allen apologizes for 'cheap one-liner' about 'paid protesters'

Longtime Minnesota Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen's off-the-cuff comments about "paid protesters" on KFAN radio received backlash locally and have

Paul Allen News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

Voice Of The Minnesota Vikings Facing Pressure To Resign After ICE Protest Comment

Paul Allen, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Vikings, is facing widespread criticism and calls for his resignation following controversial comments he made about the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Minneapolis.

Brian Flores News / Yardbarker / January 24

Did Vikings coaching staff have serious drama with Brian Flores?

Flores has agreed to return to Minnesota as the defensive coordinator for 2026 unless he's offered the head-coaching job of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Vikings reach contract extension with defensive coordinator Brian Flores

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The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Notable update emerges about Jordan Addison’s trespassing case

Jordan Addison appears to be in the clear after his recent arrest. Florida state attorney Susan Lopez has decided to drop a misdemeanor trespassing charge against the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Addison, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 21