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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Former Minnesota Vikings defender makes a crucial decision about his NFL future

After a disastrous series of events in the 2024 offseason at the cornerback position, the Minnesota Vikings pivoted to the free agency pool. With the loss of Mekhi Blackmon to a torn ACL and Khyree Jackson to a tragic car accident, they needed a starting caliber cornerbacks.

Stephon Gilmore News / Gridiron Heroics / April 2

5x Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement from NFL

Stephon Gilmore was one of the top cornerbacks over the last 15 years. Being able to strike fear into the opposing quarterback and lock down a top wide receiver.

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Stephon Gilmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 2

Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore Officially Announces Retirement

Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore announced on his Instagram that he’s retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league. Gilmore, 35, was taken with the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Stephon Gilmore News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2

Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement

Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is calling it a career. The 13-year veteran cornerback announced his retirement Thursday via social media.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Minnesota Vikings’ decision to sign Kyler Murray looks even smarter now after Kirk Cousins’ contract with Las Vegas Raiders

One of the best values in the NFL this upcoming season will be Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray. The Vikings will pay him just $1.3 million, with the Arizona Cardinals paying him over $36 million.

Jonathan Greenard News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Future of Minnesota Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard could have a similar fate to teammates of year’s past with lastest report

One of the biggest stories of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is the future of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. Ahead of free agency, news broke that the Vikings were willing to trade Greenard.

Jordan Addison News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Minnesota Vikings Salary Cap Update: Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option paints a clear picture why the NFL Draft is so important

Earlier this week, the NFL Owners Meetings brought news that the Minnesota Vikings were planning to exercise the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 2

What Kevin O’Connell told J.J. McCarthy about Vikings signing Kyler Murray

The perception exists that the Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray because head coach Kevin O’Connell views Murray as an upgrade over and an eventual replacement for McCarthy.

Four former franchise quarterbacks are still waiting for their next opportunity

Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver

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NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 1

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell doubles down on their quarterback strategy ahead of 2026 season, focusing on one key stat

Throughout the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have made adding to the quarterback position their biggest priority. J.J. McCarthy spent the majority of the last two seasons injured, having started and played in just 10 of a possible 35 games.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 1

Vikings 3-Round Mock Draft: Adding Another Offensive Weapon at Pick 18

It's April, which means it's NFL draft month. In just over three weeks, we're going to finally find out who the Vikings are taking with the 18th overall pick (or a later pick after trading back).

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 1

Vikings Owner Confident Minneapolis Can Land 2028 NFL Draft

Vikings owner Mark Wilf is confident that Minneapolis can land the 2028 NFL Draft, which would mark the first time the event has ever been held in the state.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Minnesota Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski talks about the offseason plan at the NFL Owners meetings, highlighting one key element

The Minnesota Vikings’ moving on from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was seen as the beginning of a new era. Rob Brzezinski took over as the interim general manager, but that was the only move they made in the front office.

Zygi Wilf News / A to Z Sports / March 31

NFC North rival proves how lucky the Minnesota Vikings are to have the Wilf’s as owners.

When the NFLPA were forced to stop publicizing their report cards, it prevented the shine from showing on the Minnesota Vikings. Even so, ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler got the results and reported them anyway, as the Vikings finished second in 2025.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 31

Vikings Still Plan GM Interviews; Brzezinski Dubbed 'Strong Candidate'

After sorting out which veteran quarterback they would bring in this offseason, the next biggest question the Vikings have to answer is who will be the full-time general manager going forward.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 31

5 Players Who Might Not Be on the Vikings' Roster by Week 1

After doing very little in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are a team with a roster that could be greatly influenced over the next four-plus months by what happens in the NFL Draft and trades.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Bettors peg Minnesota as biggest liability in 2026 season

The Minnesota Vikings are becoming a serious problem for sportsbooks, and that is exactly the kind of problem a fanbase wants heading into a new season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Dan Orlovsky Breaks Down Whether Kyler Murray Fits in Kevin O'Connell’s Offense

The Minnesota Vikings had a quarterback problem last season and everyone knew it. The offense sputtered, the position room lacked stability and heading into the offseason Kevin O'Connell had one clear priority.

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Kyler Murray News / Football Analysis / March 31

Cardinals Bleed $36.8M Guarantee On Murray Release—Vikings Get Him For Pocket Change

The ink on the new league year was barely dry when Kyler Murray’s phone rang. Somewhere in Arizona, a front office was writing a $36.8 million check to a quarterback who would never take another snap for them.

Jordan Addison News / Yardbarker / March 30