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Vikings WR3 Job is There for the Taking and Surprise Jalen Nailor is Nowhere to be Found

Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Jalen Nailor was part of the first draft class under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell.

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Is Justin Jefferson About to be Named Madden 25 Cover Athlete?

When the Minnesota Vikings made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, he elevated to a new tier of superstar. Already the best wide receiver in the league, he’s now recognized as arguably the best non-QB too.

Sam Darnold News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / 7 hours ago

Could Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to the playoffs in 2024?

After the Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, many fans have seemed to brush past free agent QB Sam Darnold and already look towards the future, but is it too soon?

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / 8 hours ago

Vikings links: Which is the weakest position group on the Vikings?

Which is the weakest position group on the Vikings? Which position groups are the weakest on the Vikings and which one should they look to target in next year’s draft?

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 7 hours ago

New Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Draws Comparison to 3x All-Pro

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t had a Pro Bowl cornerback since Xavier Rhodes made the team in 2019. Before Rhodes, you’d have to go all the way back to 2010 to find the most recent Vikings cornerback to earn Pro Bowl honors.

Camryn Bynum News / purplePTSD.com / 10 hours ago

Why the Vikings Should Offer a Contract Extension to Camryn Bynum

Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates after a victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 12 hours ago

The Vikings’ Single Largest Cap Hit is a Bit Surprising and Discouraging

Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Justin Jefferson News / purplePTSD.com / 3 hours ago

The View from VT: Parting Ways with Rookies, Kirk Update, and Jefferson’s New Chapter

Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III (24) in the second quarter at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 13 hours ago

The P/PTSD Perspective: Waiving a Lineman, Digesting Dead Money, and Saying Goodbye

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 / Sporting News / 14 hours ago

92 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 92

With 92 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 92, including James Lynch.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 20 hours ago

Purple Rumor Mill: Another UDFA Gem, Justin Jefferson Trade Remnants, Darnold v. McCarthy

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.

Justin Jefferson News / FirstSportz / 11 hours ago

Despite Minnesota Vikings’ claims of never having 'shopped' Justin Jefferson, reputed reporter believes the team considered using him to get a great deal

Throughout the off-season, there have been a lot of variables for the Minnesota Vikings. The future of quarterback Kirk Cousins was in jeopardy and the direction in which the team was headed was in question.

Robert Tonyan News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 23 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings ‘Blown Away’ by Recent Signee’s Workout

There are many new faces on the Minnesota Vikings‘ 91-man roster. But as we know, not all the athletes currently competing for a spot will still be on the team when the season kicks off.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 7

Vikings Mandatory Mini-Camp Update

Where things are at as the Vikings start mini-camp Welcome to Justin Jefferson month as the Vikings celebrate their four-year, $140 million extension of the league’s best wide receiver.

Minnesota Vikings News / ClutchPoints / June 7

Vikings’ riskiest free agency move in 2024 NFL offseason

The Minnesota Vikings decided to change the direction and the face of the franchise during the 2024 NFL offseason. It is a move that has taken courage and has been applauded at several levels throughout the NFL.

Sam Darnold News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 16 minutes ago

Sam Darnold Shines at Vikings Minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings’ signed quarterback Sam Darnold during free agency this offseason in the hopes that he provides a smooth bridge transition to eventual starting rookie quarterback J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / June 7

Report: Minnesota Vikings Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Update After Mandatory Minicamp

A new report offered a blunt assessment of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as mandatory minicamp this week. The Vikings have an unusual schedule this offseason, where they will hold three voluntary practices for OTAs next week after mandatory minicamp this week.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 7

Vikings UDFA rookie Dwight McGlothern raising eyebrows at minicamp?

Ivan Pace Jr.'s outstanding rookie season has brought increased attention to the Vikings' rookie undrafted free agent class this year. While much of that attention has been on UCLA edge rusher Gabriel Murphy, cornerback Dwight McGlothern is becoming the focus of the latest hype.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / June 7

A Player to Watch in Every Position Group for the Vikings During Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their third year under the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. They’ve had a major impact on the culture and feel of this team, but this is the first year where the roster looks like it’s theirs.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation NFL Draft Bible / 2 hours ago

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 / Last Word On Sports / June 7

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.

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.

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

49ers' Christian McCaffrey remains an outlier in RB market

49ers Pro Bowl defender hopes to 'stick around' entering contract year

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most receiving yards in a season by team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 6

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

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / June 6

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 / June 5

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?

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

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.