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State of the Vikings Secondary: New Formation Could be Here to Stay

Going into last season, the Vikings secondary was the most maligned unit on the roster. They featured aging former All-Pro safety Harrison Smith and a middle-market free agent signing at corner in Byron Murphy and not much else.

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Vikings: Sam Darnold taking nearly every first-team snap over J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings traded up one spot in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. It would appear, however, that they are in no rush to get him on the field as veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is seeing nearly every first-team reps through OTAs.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

93 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 93

With 93 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 93, including John Randle and Kevin Williams.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 48 minutes ago

Jets vs. Vikings London NFL game tickets: Price, date for Week 5 after 2024 schedule release

The Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars travel to London in Week 5 of the 2024 season for the NFL's first game in the UK. Here's everything to know about tickets for this overseas matchup.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / 1 hour ago

Vikings preseason schedule finalized with three afternoon kickoffs

The National Football League has finalized the 2024 preseason schedule and it means three afternoon kickoffs for the Minnesota Vikings. Here's how the Vikings will roll with three Saturday preseason games.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / 1 hour ago

Combatting the idea that Vikings are NFL's 'least improved team'

Are there more reasons to be concerned or excited about the 2024-25 Minnesota Vikings? If you ask Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano, it's the former as he picked the Vikings as the NFL's "least improved team this offseason." Manzano mentioned the obvious that replacing Kirk Cousins with Sam Darnold and rookie J.J.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / 1 hour ago

There are four teams that reportedly asked about trading for Justin Jefferson

The San Francisco 49ers were among the teams that reportedly reached out to the Vikings about trading for Justin Jefferson before the star receiver put pen to paper on a record new deal Monday.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 59 minutes ago

Minnesota Vikings score a win over the Giants and they haven't even played their Week 1 matchup yet

The Minnesota Vikings revealed their sleek, new Winter Warrior uniforms earlier in the week and man, are people going to be hyped when they don them for the first time on Monday, December 16 at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 15 minutes ago

The Vikings TE Updates Are Lovely

When the Minnesota Vikings traded for tight end T.J. Hockenson, it was in response to the loss of Irv Smith Jr. Needing another weapon for Kirk Cousins, a team that already had Justin Jefferson and a capable Dalvin Cook wanted more.

Camryn Bynum News / purplePTSD.com / 2 hours ago

The Tricky Part of a Camryn Bynum Extension

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports The checklist has seen its top item checked off. Justin Jefferson is sticking around for the long haul. The focus now shifts toward other players who could be looking for new deals.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Contract Extension Talks Aren’t Over for Vikings

Justin Jefferson’s megadeal is complete, and the Minnesota Vikings’ regular season is three months away, but contract extension talks aren’t necessarily over for the summer.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Popular Vikings Doomsday Theory Turned Out to Be Incorrect

The 2024 version of the mandatory minicamp is in the books for the Minnesota Vikings. Some fascinating storylines emerged from TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota.

Dalton Risner News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Did Dalton Risner Really Return as a Backup?

The free agency experience that Dalton Risner has dealt with each of the past two offseasons has to be infuriating. Now, rejoining the Vikings on a surprising deal, to say the least, did he really agree to come back and fight for his starting role?

Justin Jefferson News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Vikings Signed on for 5 More Years of Greatness

The news finally dropped — the deal everyone with an interest in the Minnesota Vikings was waiting for, including the whole NFL. On Monday morning, Justin Jefferson finally got his huge payday as the Vikings signed on for five more years of greatness.

Aaron Jones News / Sporting News / 5 hours ago

Aaron Jones claps back at rival teams website over Winter Warrior uniforms

The Minnesota Vikings revealed their Winter Warrior uniforms on Thursday and Aaron Jones clapped back at a Green Bay Packers site.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 9 hours ago

Mike Florio Accuses Vikings Beat Writers of Burying Justin Jefferson Trade Rumors

The Minnesota Vikings signed Justin Jefferson to a massive contract extension that, for now, stands as the greatest contract ever to be signed by an NFL player who isn’t a quarterback.

Harrison Smith News / Sporting News / 9 hours ago

Harrison Smith has hilarious reaction to Vikings Winter Warrior uniforms

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith has a reaction that only he can have to the Winter Warrior alternate jerseys.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 10 hours ago

Keep Your Eye Out for a Cam Bynum Contract Extension with Vikings

Current Minnesota Vikings’ safety Cam Bynum was selected by former general manager Rick Spielman in the fourth-round of the 2021 NFL Draft at pick No. 125.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

49ers among three teams that reportedly tried to trade for Justin Jefferson

The 49ers fielded multiple calls about Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but they were also busy working the phones, trying to trade for a superstar wide receiver.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Watch: Vikings jazz up wardrobe, revealing alternate uniform

Winter is coming.

GM: Vikings sought longer-term Justin Jefferson extension

Vikings, Justin Jefferson shatter record with historic contract extension

Cowboys LB believes he will be next highest-paid non-QB in NFL

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The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / ClutchPoints / June 6

3 early predictions for J.J. McCarthy in his rookie season with the Vikings

A new era is about to begin for the Minnesota Vikings. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell came to the conclusion during

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / 4 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings unveil new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled a new alternate uniform on Thursday dubbed the “Winter Warrior.” The new look is an all-white uniform complete with purple accents and a white helmet.

N'Keal Harry News / Pro Football Rumors / 17 hours ago

Vikings moving former first-round pick to TE

N’Keal Harry has struggled to carve out a role as a receiver during his professional career. Now, the former first-round pick will be looking to make an NFL roster as a tight end.

Vikings, Justin Jefferson shatter record with historic contract extension

GM: Vikings sought longer-term Justin Jefferson extension

Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy might not win backup job?

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The 'Starting QBs from Week 14 of the 2006 NFL season' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / June 5

NFL analytics expert projects Minnesota Vikings 2024 win total

The 2024 season like a big renovation project for the Vikings, what with the loss of quarterback Kirk Cousins and sack master Danielle Hunter. They signed Sam Darnold, a one-time first rounder, as a potential replacement for Cousins.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / June 5