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.
While the Bears continue to limit their behind-the-scenes footage, the rival Vikings have no problems sharing.
The Minnesota Vikings see QB Sam Darnold as an important piece in the development of rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy.
The Minnesota Vikings’ second-largest mystery on offense — after the eventual QB1 nominee — is the identity of its WR3 for 2024. K.J. Osborn departed for the New England Patriots two months ago, and Minnesota has not signed a new veteran free-agent wide receiver since, nor did the club draft one in April.
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Feb 4, 2023; Paradise, NV, USA; NFC receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings (18) during practice at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Justin Jefferson has not been present at the first practices of OTAs this week.
During the 2024 NFL Draft build-up, most believed a rookie quarterback would succeed in the Minnesota Vikings’ offense. Minnesota was expected to draft a passer, as a “Big Six” of prospects was present between Rounds 1 and 2.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings had a few key areas of focus this offseason. They needed to nail down a quarterback of the future and get Justin Jefferson’s contract extension done.
The Minnesota Vikings possess a handful of roster mysteries with mandatory minicamp 12 days away, including starters’ jobs at defensive tackle and cornerback.
The OTAs, or Organized Team Activities, are the first period of the new season when all players, rookies, newly signed, and returning players, are on the field at the same time.
Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Vikings OC Wes Phillips took some time to chat with the Minnesota media on Tuesday. At one point, Phillips discussed the addition
With the Vikings' roster largely set, here are five observations at key positions, including quarterback and cornerback.
Aug 27, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Blake Brandel (64) stretches before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings needed to find a way for the franchise to replace Kirk Cousins. That was going to be confirmed whether he was re-signed on a short term deal or not.
The 2024 NFL Draft was generally kind to the Minnesota Vikings, enabling the franchise to draft a rookie quarterback in J.J. McCarthy and a new EDGE rusher in Dallas Turner.
The Minnesota Vikings have still not reached a long-term contract with Justin Jefferson in spite of the fact that the superstar wide receiver is entering the final year of his deal.
A month has passed since the Minnesota Vikings welcomed JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner into the organization during the 1st round of the 2024 NFL draft.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings have several areas of the roster to figure out over the coming weeks and months, but the tight end room already appears to be set.
OTAs are not just exciting because they're the official start of football activities for all players - it's also when we start finding out how coaches plan on utilizing the guys on their roster. Will a defensive lineman/EDGE kick inside on obvious passing downs?
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.
The Minnesota Vikings made some major changes this offseason. None were bigger than their decision to move on from quarterback Kirk Cousins, allowing him to leave in free agency.
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.
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