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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 17
Vikings land 4-time Pro Bowl punter on 1-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings just got a lot more dangerous on fourth down. On Wednesday, Minnesota bolstered its special teams unit by signing four-time Pro Bowl punter Johnny Hekker to a one-year deal.
Johnny Hekker News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17
Vikings To Sign P Johnny Hekker
The Vikings boasted one of the league’s best punting units in 2025, but they were set to take a hit with the departure of punter Ryan Wright, who signed a four-year, $14MM deal with the Saints last week.
The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Vikings are signing a six-time All-Pro in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a very decorated free agent.
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.
Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17
Vikings Signing P Johnny Hekker to One-Year Deal
The Minnesota Vikings announced they’ve agreed to terms with P Johnny Hekker on a contract. Ian Rapoport confirmed that Hekker is receiving a one-year deal. Hekker, 36, wound up signing on with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State back in 2012.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 17
For Vikings, the Book is Now Closed on Kwesi's Infamous 2022 Draft
Former Vikings running back Ty Chandler signed with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday. A change of scenery in free agency always seemed likely for Chandler, especially when the Vikings reworked Aaron Jones' contract to keep him around this offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 17
Top Insider Claims Vikings' Starting QB Job Is Still 'Fairly Wide Open'
The widespread belief in the days since Minnesota signed former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray to a one-year deal has been that the former Cardinals quarterback is coming in to take over as the starter for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 17
Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kiper Jr. agree by sending Minnesota Vikings popular prospect in his latest mocks with one key comparison
The Minnesota Vikings are in a really interesting spot when it comes to the NFL Draft. So far during free agency, they have added just two players in cornerback James Pierre and quarterback Kyler Murray.
Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / March 17
Robert Griffin III rips Vikings QB situation: ‘Trade JJ McCarthy, give him a chance’
JJ McCarthy hasn’t had much luck in his two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. On the Outta Pocket podcast, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III called for the Vikings to trade McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / March 17
Ex NFL QB Suggests the Vikings Should Trade JJ McCarthy After Signing Kyler Murray
The Minnesota Vikings are aiming for a competitive quarterback room this upcoming season. They recently signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal, who has a legitimate shot at the starting job over JJ McCarthy.
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.
Ty Chandler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17
Saints Signing RB Ty Chandler
Per Nick Underhill, the Saints are signing Vikings RB Ty Chandler to a contract. Chandler, 27, was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft by the Vikings out of North Carolina.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 17
Analyzing the Vikings' Pick in Several Prominent New NFL Mock Drafts
Even though free agency has been relatively quiet for the Minnesota Vikings, the events of the last week and change have still perhaps shed some light on the team's top needs in next month's NFL draft.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 17
Latest contract news confirms suspicion regarding the Minnesota Vikings' salary cap and Rob Brzezinski's brilliance
The Minnesota Vikings' salary cap situation over the last two months has been the biggest story with the team. They went into the offseason $46 million over the cap and had some difficult decisions to make.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 17
NFL insider refutes takes about Vikings' alleged Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy plans
Is the general consensus surrounding the Vikings' quarterback plans off the mark?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 17
Here's How Much Performance-Based Pay 68 Vikings Received For 2025 Season
The NFL Players Association revealed how much money every player in the league received for performance-based pay during the 2025 season, and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond led the Minnesota Vikings with an extra $1.18 million after a breakthrough season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 17
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell seemingly has big Kyler Murray wish amid J.J. McCarthy uncertainty
Does McConnell hope that Murray can do something particular with his opportunity in Minnesota?
NFL News / The SportsRush / March 17
'Arizona Was Not the Best Situation for Him': Kay Adams is Excited for Kyler Murray’s Fresh Start in Minnesota
When Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the immediate reaction across the league wasn’t just about the fit; it was about what comes next.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Latest intel regarding Minnesota Vikings pursuit of Kyler Murray shows how serious Kevin O'Connell was about landing him
We all know that the Minnesota Vikings wanted to add Kyler Murray to the roster. It was rumored during the NFL Scouting Combine and continued until pen hit paper on Thursday, March 12th.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 16
6 Hypothetical Trades For J.J. McCarthy: Signing of Kyler Murray could mean his time with Minnesota Vikings is over
Nobody expected the Minnesota Vikings to potentially be willing to trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy just two years after selecting him 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, but here we are.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Minnesota Vikings salary cap update post-first wave of free agency is in a much better place than perception would have you believe
One of the biggest stories with the Minnesota Vikings throughout the first wave of free agency. They entered the offseason with more than $46 million over the salary cap and needed to maneuver to get under that mark.
Eric Wilson News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Grading The Contract: Eric Wilson's extension with the Minnesota Vikings is eerily similar to that of his teammate
One of the bigger surprises for the Minnesota Vikings in free agency came the night before the legal tampering period, as they signed linebacker Eric Wilson to a three-year, $22.5 million extension.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16
Fallout From Vikings’ Kyler Murray Signing; Team To Re-Sign Carson Wentz?
The Vikings entered the offseason seeking competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whose first year as a starter went awry. They found it in signing former Cardinals franchise signal-caller Kyler Murray to a one-year, prove-it deal last Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 16
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