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Former Vikings Linebacker, 4-Time Pro Bowler Jeff Siemon Dies at 75

Former Vikings Linebacker, 4-Time Pro Bowler Jeff Siemon Dies at 75

Former Vikings linebacker and four-time Pro Bowl selection Jeff Siemon has died at the age of 75, the team announced on Saturday. Born in Rochester, MN before growing up in California, Siemon starred at Stanford University in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / March 28
Former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Jeff Siemon dies

Former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Jeff Siemon dies

Former Minnesota Vikings four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jeff Siemon died on Saturday. He was 75. The Vikings announced his passing but did not divulge a cause of death.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 28
Minnesota Vikings meet with an intriguing NFL Draft prospect, continuing to show a strong interest in one position

Minnesota Vikings meet with an intriguing NFL Draft prospect, continuing to show a strong interest in one position

The Minnesota Vikings are just like every other team in the National Football League. They are meeting with NFL Draft prospects across the country to get more information so they can make better decisions.

NFL News / Football Analysis / March 28
3-Time All-Pro Hopkins Lobbies for Vikings Spot After Murray Signs for $1.3M

3-Time All-Pro Hopkins Lobbies for Vikings Spot After Murray Signs for $1.3M

The ink on Kyler Murray’s contract was barely dry when DeAndre Hopkins went on camera and made his pitch. Not through an agent. Not through back channels.

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The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Chase Edmonds makes three bold predictions for Kyler Murray

Chase Edmonds makes three bold predictions for Vikings’ Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray's move to the Minnesota Vikings this offseason continues to spark a lot of positive reactions around the NFL world. 

How Vikings reportedly will handle Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy QB competition
Former teammate of Vikings' Kyler Murray addresses concerns about his work ethic
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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 27
Minnesota Vikings take advantage of little known NFL rule to help out with their salary cap situation

Minnesota Vikings take advantage of little known NFL rule to help out with their salary cap situation

The salary cap situation for the Minnesota Vikings has been a struggle the entire offseason. They were more than $46 million over the salary cap, and needed to make multiple moves to get underneath it.

Jonathan Greenard News / A to Z Sports / March 27
If the Minnesota Vikings end up trading Jonathan Greenard, it creates a major issue that's been underdiscussed

If the Minnesota Vikings end up trading Jonathan Greenard, it creates a major issue that's been underdiscussed

The last few weeks have been interesting for the Minnesota Vikings. They weren't the most active in free agency, but they did add quarterback Kyler Murray, who will likely be the starter at quarterback for the Vikings.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 28
Ex- teammate of Kyler Murray addresses work-ethic concerns 

Former teammate of Vikings' Kyler Murray addresses concerns about his work ethic

Long before the Minnesota Vikings signed Murray to a one-year team-friendly contract, questions about his work ethic and his dedication to the cause hovered over him throughout his Arizona Cardinals tenure (2019-2025).

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 27
Former Vikings Receiver Eyes Minnesota's WR3 Vacancy

Former Vikings Receiver Eyes Minnesota's WR3 Vacancy

With the Vikings in need of a new No. 3 receiver following Jalen Nailor's departure, could they look to the player who held that role for a few years before Nailor took it over?

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 27
How Vikings reportedly will handle Murray, McCarthy QB competition

How Vikings reportedly will handle Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy QB competition

For a piece published on Thursday, Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert of ESPN broke down what individuals within the organization have said about both McCarthy and Murray over the past couple of months.

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to Vikings after Kyler Murray signing
Vikings reportedly have made this J.J. McCarthy decision after Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz signings
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor sends J.J. McCarthy warning to new Vikings QB Kyler Murray
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NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 27
Minnesota Vikings meet with fascinating NFL Draft prospect who fits exactly what Brian Flores wants on defense

Minnesota Vikings meet with fascinating NFL Draft prospect who fits exactly what Brian Flores wants on defense

There are a multitude of options for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Draft. Their needs are all over the place, and to varying degrees. From the trenches on both sides of the football to the secondary and the skill positions, they need to add 28 players to the roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
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NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 26
It might be wise for the Minnesota Vikings to ignore one of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft

It might be wise for the Minnesota Vikings to ignore one of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft

When you look at the Minnesota Vikings needs in the NFL Draft, there are a lot to choose from. Defensive tackle Cornerback Inside linebacker Safety Edge

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Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / March 26

Minnesota Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Guide

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a very strange season. While the JJ McCarthy experiment looks like a disaster, the team finished with a winning record at 9-8.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 26
From Local Star to First-Round Talent: Inside Vikings' Early Visit Targets

From Local Star to First-Round Talent: Inside Vikings' Early Visit Targets

While the Vikings have been meeting with and scouting NFL Draft prospects at the Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine, and respective college pro days, the list of players they've invited to the Twin Cities for their annual top-30 visits is still a work in progress.

Jonathan Greenard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 26
Latest On Vikings OLB Jonathan Greenard

Latest On Vikings OLB Jonathan Greenard

Earlier this month, it was reported the Vikings were open to trading OLB Jonathan Greenard, as he wants a market correction to his deal, but Minnesota isn’t comfortable giving him a raise because of their limited cap space.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 26
Vikings Position Groups That Got Better and Worse So Far This Offseason

Vikings Position Groups That Got Better and Worse So Far This Offseason

The Vikings haven't done much in free agency this offseason, but there's been enough roster turnover to provide a fair assessment of each position group and determine where the team has improved or regressed compared to last season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NHANFL / March 26
Minnesota Launches Aggressive Bid to Host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota Launches Aggressive Bid to Host 2028 NFL Draft

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities want to be on the clock. On Wednesday, Minnesota Sports and Events officially placed a massive Minnesota 2028 NFL Draft bid on the commissioner’s desk.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 26
Potential Trade Destinations For Vikings ED Jonathan Greenard

Potential Trade Destinations For Vikings ED Jonathan Greenard

A notable offseason domino that has yet to fall is the situation surrounding Jonathan Greenard. The former third-round pick out of Florida began his career with the Texans before signing with the Vikings in 2024 on a four-year, $76 million contract.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 26
Minnesota Vikings would be wise to avoid one thing in the NFL Draft, as it cost Kwesi Adofo-Mensah his job

Minnesota Vikings would be wise to avoid one thing in the NFL Draft, as it cost Kwesi Adofo-Mensah his job

The NFL Draft is now four weeks away, and the strategy for the Minnesota Vikings has yet to be determined. Through the first 12 weeks of the year, cornerback

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25
Full Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart Projection: Identifying Draft Needs

Full Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart Projection: Identifying Draft Needs

The 2026 NFL league year is now two weeks old. The start of the draft is less than a month away. This feels like a good juncture to take a look at the Minnesota Vikings' roster and get a sense for what their most important draft needs are going to be.

Minnesota Vikings News / NHANFL / March 25
Vikings 2026 NFL Draft: PFF Mock Hands Kyler Murray a Lethal New Target

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft: PFF Mock Hands Kyler Murray a Lethal New Target

EAGAN, MINN. — The Minnesota Vikings ripped their roster down to the studs and rebuilt it in free agency, shocking the league by signing Kyler Murray to command the offense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 25
Two Veteran Defensive Tackles Who Could Be Game-Changers for Vikings

Two Veteran Defensive Tackles Who Could Be Game-Changers for Vikings

There's a lot of offseason left, including a draft where the Vikings have four top-100 picks. But as things stand right now, this is a Minnesota roster with a few glaring needs.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / March 25

Minnesota Vikings Make A Push To Host 2028 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has transformed from a quiet, stationary meeting into one of the most anticipated traveling spectacles in professional sports. Cities across the country now compete fiercely for the chance to host this massive three-day event.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / March 25

Minneapolis launches bid to host NFL Draft in 2028

A bid has been launched to bring the 2028 NFL Draft to Minneapolis. Minnesota Sports and Events confirmed the bid on Tuesday, revealing a plan for the draft to be centered around U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25
Minnesota, Vikings bid to host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota, Vikings bid to host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota has formally entered the race to host the 2028 NFL Draft. On Wednesday, Minnesota Sports and Events officially announced its bid in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and the U.S.

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