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The 5 Oldest Players on the Vikings | 2024

Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp is about one week away after an offseason rife with change. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah added over 15 new veteran free agents, said goodbye to more than 20 men from the 2023 roster, and added 24 rookies from the NFL draft and undrafted free agency.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 50 minutes ago

Here’s What the Vikings Got in the Ezra Cleveland Trade

Both trade deadlines under the watch of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were tumultuous periods for Vikings fans. In 2022, he acquired tight end T.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 20 minutes ago

4 Teams Similar to the 2024 Vikings — According to Vegas

The Minnesota Vikings have a last-place forecast in the NFC North in 2024, staring up at the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears. For now, Minnesota is slated for 6.5-7.5 wins, per sportsbooks, in 2024.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 33 minutes ago

Crazy Vikings Rumor Gets New Legs

It surfaced during the 2024 NFL Draft, died off because it seemed wacky, and has now returned. That’s the notion that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers nearly became a Minnesota Vikings, a theory Pro Football Talk advanced one month ago.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 38 minutes ago

Vikings OTAs: Former Pro Bowler is making plays and providing answers during the first week of workouts

OTAs are the first step toward training camp and while there's plenty of information to digest, it's easy to overreact and read too much into things. Still, at the same time, when good things happen on the field - they should be talked about with the appropriate context and analysis.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 1 minute ago

Vikings OTAs: Sam Darnold's past can help his future and more things we learned during Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings head into Week 2 of OTAs after the Memorial Day holiday, but before that kicks off, let's go ahead and discuss the main takeaways from a busy first week.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 6 hours ago

Vegas Seems to Be Sleeping on the Vikings

Coming off a down season, the Minnesota Vikings have been tabbed with just a 6.5-game win total from oddsmakers entering the 2024 season. While Sam Darnold and J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 6 hours ago

What Else Are the Vikings Saving For?

The Minnesota Vikings still haven’t completed the expected contract extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The next big date on the calendar is mandatory OTAs on June 4.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 6 hours ago

The Road to 53: Does UDFA Gabriel Murphy Have a Chance to Become the Next Ivan Pace?

Oct 7, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrates after sacking Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Rose Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / 5 hours ago

Report: Minnesota Vikings Open To Trading Justin Jefferson In 2024 Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings might not view Justin Jefferson as a cornerstone of their franchise, as a recent report surfaced that questions the team’s relationship with the superstar wide receiver.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Does Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb want his extension delayed?

Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb wants an extension, but there's one thing that he might be waiting on before he starts pressing for his piece of the pie in earnest.

Dak Prescott shares what success of other Dallas-based teams means for Cowboys

Cowboys QB Trey Lance details how he has changed since 49ers stint

NFL reporter predicts Cowboys' plan for QB Dak Prescott

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'NFL leader in receptions' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 15 hours ago

Purple Headlines of the Week: Jefferson’s Absence, Patience with the Rookie QB, Hockenson Update

Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S.

Sam Darnold News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 15 hours ago

Local Insider: No Doubt Sam Darnold Will Be Vikings Starting QB in Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings came into the offseason with their biggest question being how they’d handle the quarterback position. With Kirk Cousins gone, Sam Darnold signed and J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Can Robert Tonyan Solve the Vikings’ TE Problem?

The Minnesota Vikings come into the 2024 season with a serious issue at the tight end position. As T.J. Hockenson is expected to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season after suffering a late-season knee injury, Robert Tonyan was brought in to fill the void.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

The 5 Most Shocking Moments of the Vikings Offseason | 2024

Foremost, VikingsTerritory doesn’t consider the departures of Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter too shocking, as those transactions were forecasted by many soon after the 2023 season wrapped up.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 19 hours ago

Top Five Storylines for Vikings’ 2024 Schedule

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 schedule is set, and now we know when and where they will play each of their opponents in 2024.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 25

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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 24

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.

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / ClutchPoints / May 23

Vikings’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2024 NFL schedule

The Minnesota Vikings have several huge challenges as they prepare for the 2024 season. Just two years ago, this team was the runaway winner of the NFC North title, but that seems like a distant memory at this point.

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

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

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

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.