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There's Growing Push For 49ers To Pursue Justin Jefferson Trade

If the Minnesota Vikings are finally willing to entertain trade offers for Justin Jefferson, there's an NFC contender that could use his services. Jefferson, a four-time Pro Bowler, had 84 catches for 1,048 yards and two touchdowns this season.

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3 Vikings Moves That Become More Likely if Brian Flores is Back

The Vikings officially signing defensive coordinator Brian Flores to a new contract on Wednesday doesn't guarantee that he'll remain in Minnesota in 2026, but the odds feel pretty good of that happening.

Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 22

Insider Says Vikings Made Brian Flores an Offer He Couldn't Refuse

A huge piece of Minnesota Vikings news dropped on Wednesday evening, with the team announcing that defensive coordinator Brian Flores has signed a new contract to remain with the franchise — pending a couple head coaching searches elsewhere in the league.

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How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 22

Justin Jefferson to the 49ers Is Just Talk, but Other Vikings Trade Buzz May Be Real

Three years ago, ESPN reported that the 49ers called the Vikings about trading for Justin Jefferson. Minnesota wasn't interested in that conversation, and it would be shocking if they gave it a thought if San Francisco came calling this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 21

Vikings DC Brian Flores signs contract but still head-coaching candidate

The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension on Wednesday for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, contingent on him not landing a head-coaching job in the current cycle.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Big news emerges about Brian Flores’ future

Brian Flores is going … absolutely nowhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed their defensive coordinator Flores to a new contract extension.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 21

Vikings reach contract extension with DC Brian Flores

Vikings reach contract extension with defensive coordinator Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings have come to an agreement with defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

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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.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Vikings Signed DC Brian Flores To Contract Extension

The Minnesota Vikings have signed DC Brian Flores to a new contract, according to Tom Pelissero. Flores was considered one of the top candidates during this coaching cycle.

Jordan Addison News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Reporter drops bombshell report regarding the future of Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison, and it raises major questions

The Minnesota Vikings have some important decisions to make this offseason, with one of the biggest being the future of wide receiver Jordan Addison. He just completed his third season in the NFL, and the Vikings need to make a decision on his fifth year-option at the beginning of May.

Mac Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 21

If Vikings Don't Go 'Lower' Than Mac Jones, These QBs Would be Ruled Out

The Vikings have a quarterback conundrum to solve this offseason. That's not breaking news. Minnesota's front office made it clear at their end-of-season press conference that they intend to go out and bring in competition for J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 21

Projected Rd. 2 Pick Could Be Vikings' Ideal Harrison Smith Replacement

At some point in the next couple months, there's a good chance legendary Vikings safety Harrison Smith will officially announce his retirement after 14 seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 21

Are the Vikings Going to Need a Plan C at Defensive Coordinator?

Plan A for the Vikings at defensive coordinator is Brian Flores. They've said all along that if Flores doesn't land a head coaching job in this hiring cycle, they're confident they'll be able to get a new contract worked out to keep him in the role he's held for the past three years.