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Light Bulbs Just Aren’t Turning On for Lewis Cine or Andrew Booth Jr.

We’re coming up on the third NFL season for Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr., the first two NFL draft picks general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah selected once he gained control of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Dustin Baker’s 5 Bold Summer Predictions for Vikings | 2024

Bold predictions are designed to be a little ‘out there,’ so let’s dream big. The Minnesota Vikings set sail on the summer, hoping to formulate a roster that can bounce back from an underwhelming 2023 season that resulted in a 7-10 record.

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3 Concerns for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a 7-10 season in 2023 and hoping to improve that record in 2024. However, there are a couple obstacles in their way that could prevent an improvement from occurring this fall.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

7 Summer Trade Ideas for the Vikings

VikingsTerritory writers were asked to provide one trade theory apiece for the Minnesota Vikings. They were instructed to send a player elsewhere or welcome an outsider to the team — either a specific player or position.

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The Vikings’ Special Teams Strategy Has a Notable Exception

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports In 2024, the Vikings’ special teams will be looking to take a large step forward. A major ingredient for that improvement is going to come from increased roster competition.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

4 Non-Rookie Breakout Candidates for the Vikings in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings will soon fire up mandatory minicamp in June, training camp in July, the preseason in August, and the regular season in September.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

5 Reasons to Get Excited about the 2024 Vikings

So far this offseason, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has signed 15+ new free agents, observed as about 17 players joined new teams, selected seven men in the 2024 NFL Draft, and added 17 undrafted free agents.

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The View from VT: 1st-Rounder Landing in MIN, Former Viking, and Risner Replacement

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The P/PTSD Perspective: 3 Surprise Cut Candidates, Ode to Harry, and Replacing Starters

PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 55 minutes ago

3 Vikings Offensive Players Most Likely to Make First Pro Bowl

Two annual Pro Bowl threats departed from the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 offseason. Kirk Cousins moved on after captaining the offense for six seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 6 hours ago

Purple Rumor Mill: Sweet WR Trade, Hockenson Midseason, Wild J.J. McCarthy Forecast

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Jordan Addison News / The Daily Norseman / 2 hours ago

Apparently the Vikings need to worry about re-signing Jordan Addison already

Seems a little premature We’ve heard everything we can handle, save for a resolution, about the contract extension for star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 13 hours ago

Vikings Beat Writer Says to Ignore Negative Reports About J.J. McCarthy

There’s two major Minnesota Vikings story lines this offseason. A contract extension for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The second is when will rookie quarterback J.J.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / 4 hours ago

Vikings unlikely to make WR addition?

The Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, but much of their pass-catching corps remains intact.

Vikings reporter discusses J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold QB competition

Ex-GM says four players could be vying to be NFL’s first $35M-per-year WR

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Sam Darnold News / NFL Analysis Network / 3 hours ago

NFL Insider Cautions Against Buying Into Vikings’ Sam Darnold

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency, and just about everyone expected him to serve either as a bridge starter or a backup in 2024.

Sam Darnold News / Gridiron Heroics / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings: NFL Insider Raises Huge Red Flag About Sam Darnold For 2024 Season

Looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings have a massive decision to make at the quarterback position. Sam Darnold appears to be the early favorite to start, but first-round pIck J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings Newcomer Labeled ‘Bounce Back Star’ to Watch

In an era where running backs have rarely been valued less, the Minnesota Vikings are betting big that Aaron Jones can become a focal point of the offense.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 2 minutes ago

Is Justin Jefferson the One Holding Up Contract Talks with Vikings?

With each passing day, the drama continues to intensify for Minnesota Vikings’ fans and all-pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Jefferson is heading into his final season under contract in Minnesota, and there is still no extension for the best wide receiver in the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / 19 hours ago

State of the Vikings Defensive Line: Too Much May Hinge on Recent Additions

With the dog days of the Vikings offseason providing little news outside of tired Justin Jefferson contract drama, it’s the right time to assess the post draft and free agency outlook for the 2024 roster.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Vikings reporter discusses J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold QB competition

The Minnesota Vikings see QB Sam Darnold as an important piece in the development of rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson reportedly wants to be paid like some QBs

How a Justin Jefferson deal would impact Cowboys' contract negotiations with CeeDee Lamb

J.J. McCarthy draws rave review early in Vikings camp

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

Ex-GM says four players could be vying to be NFL’s first $35M-per-year WR

With the way things are trending in the NFL, it’s a matter of when, not if, a WR will sign the first-ever contract with an average annual value of $35 million per year or more.

How a Jefferson deal would impact Cowboys' contract negotiations with CeeDee Lamb

Jefferson reportedly wants to be paid like some QBs

Aiyuk skipping OTAs

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'NFL leader in receptions' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 22

Minnesota Vikings are Straddling a Dangerous Line

The Minnesota Vikings seem to have an identity crisis. On one hand, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell are embracing looking towards the future with at least one toe dipped in the “rebuilding” waters by selecting QB J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Vikings’ Sam Darnold Sets The Record Straight On Mentoring J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency, but they also selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Obviously, they do not view Darnold as their quarterback of the future.

J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

J.J. McCarthy draws rave review early in Vikings camp

McCarthy was the fifth quarterback selected in last month’s draft. He didn’t put up huge passing numbers in college at Michigan, but he helped the team win plenty of games, including the national championship last season.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson reportedly wants to be paid like some QBs

2024 NFC revenge games: Which game should Cowboys, others have circled?

The Vikings Tight Ends That Could Play in T.J. Hockenson’s Absence

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Vikings' Justin Jefferson reportedly wants to be paid like some QBs

It was previously believed that Jefferson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, simply wanted to become the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback at some point this offseason.

Justin Jefferson makes decision on OTAs amid contract dispute

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

T.J. Hockenson News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

The Vikings Tight Ends That Could Play in T.J. Hockenson’s Absence

The Minnesota Vikings will go into the 2024 season without their star tight end. T.J. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16, putting the start of his season in major jeopardy with no real timeline for a return.