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Vikings GM Mark Wilf confirms the obvious regarding new general manager Nolan Teasley

It was one of the biggest question marks coming out of the Minnesota Vikings general manager search, and Mark Wilf cleared it up. When the Minnesota Vikings hired general manager Nolan Teasley, it was widely praised as a great hire across the board.

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Jordan Addison’s extension just got a little more expensive, while Justin Jefferson continues to be one of the NFL’s biggest bargains

Another wide receiver signed a market-level contract extension, and it has a major impact on the Minnesota Vikings. The wide receiver market is going crazy.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 2

New Report Suggests J.J. McCarthy Wants Out of Minnesota, Questions His Maturity

There have been hundreds of general managers in the history of the NFL, so we'll never know which one recently talked about J.J. McCarthy with NFL reporter Jason La Canfora.

Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / June 2

Former NFL GM makes bold Kyler Murray prediction, and it says everything about Kevin O’Connell

The 2026 season is going to be crucial for the Minnesota Vikings, and it could hinge on quarterback Kyler Murray. One of the biggest storylines for the 2026 Minnesota Vikings is focused on the health of the quarterback position.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Vikings send touching tribute to Larry Fitzgerald Sr. after passing

The NFL world is dealing with the loss of journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr at age 71. He was the father of former NFL receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Fitzgerald spent most of his career covering the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Field Level Media / June 1

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., sportswriter and Hall of Famer’s dad, dies at 71

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and a beloved figure in his own right in the Minnesota sports scene, died Monday at 71.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 1

Vikings' Return to 'Triangle of Authority' Brings Both Upside and Risk

The Vikings appear to be going back to their infamous "Triangle of Authority" structure of leadership. This time, they're hoping the approach yields better results.

Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Vikings’ Kyler Murray for Comeback Player of the Year? 1 ESPN analyst thinks so

With JJ McCarthy not living up to the hype, the Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray in free agency. Now, the pair will be entrenched in a quarterback battle throughout the offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Minnesota Vikings GM Nolan Teasley brings a lot more to the table than meets the eye

One Minnesota Vikings analyst’s take on the Nolan Teasley hire is a little off base, and it speaks to a bigger picture. The Minnesota Vikings hiring Nolan Teasley to be their next general manager was a massive choice.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 1

June 1 Brings the Vikings a Chunk of Salary Cap Space: What's Next?

For much of May, after signing Jauan Jennings, the Vikings were pretty tightly up against the salary cap, with maybe 1 or 2 million dollars to spare. That changed on Monday, as the NFL's June 1 processing date provided Minnesota with a solid chunk of cap space.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 1

Yes, That Was a Former Vikings Player Ejected From a UFL Game for Throwing a Punch

Cam Dantzler, the former Minnesota Vikings cornerback, was kicked out of a United Football League game on Sunday for throwing a haymaker during a wild scuffle between the Louisville Kings and the Columbus Aviators.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Nolan Teasley has multiple questions to answer upon taking Minnesota Vikings general manager job

Whenever a new general manager takes over for an organization, there are a lot of questions that come about. The Minnesota Vikings decided to go outside the organization to make their general manager hire by hiring Nolan Teasley of the Seattle Seahawks.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 31

Fascinating offseason Minnesota Vikings signing shuts door on playing in the NFL during 2026 season

One of the more intriguing signings the Minnesota Vikings made this offseason has decided to make other plans for the future. The last tow years, the Minnesota Vikings have struck gold after rookie minicamp, finding talent on the defensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 31

NFL writer praises Vikings' low-cost addition of Kyler Murray amid J.J. McCarthy competition

McCarthy has gotten some bad news in the quarterback competition in the form of an writer pointing out what a great move it was for the Vikings to snag Murray.

Former Cowboys QB shreds Vikings' J.J. McCarthy for Kyler Murray comments

Vikings have a clear frontrunner for the QB1 job

Vikings hire Seahawks' Nolan Teasley as GM — what it means for Minnesota

The '2 passing AND rushing TD NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / May 31

Minnesota Vikings officially hire Seahawks Nolan Teasley as general manager

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Nolan Teasley as their new general manager, choosing a Seahawks front-office riser with a scouting-heavy background and long Seattle résumé.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 30

What's on the Initial To-Do List for New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley?

Sometime soon, likely this week, the Vikings will officially introduce former Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley as their new general manager in a press conference at TCO Performance Center.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 30

Vikings’ hiring of Nolan Teasley brings fascinating amount of experience to Minnesota

Instead of hiring someone who is familiar to the Minnesota Vikings, the Wilfs went outside by hiring Nolan Teasley. After firing general manager Kwesi Adof0-Mensah on January 30th, the Minnesota Vikings hired their next general manager exactly four months later, in Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 30