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Minnesota Vikings legend makes crucial decision about his future in the NFL

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has decided to retire after 13 seasons in the NFL. He took to his Instagram story to announce the decision.

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Vikings DC Brian Flores could be the best choice to fill the Steelers HC vacancy

Is Flores the right choice for the Steelers?

Mike Tomlin's Steelers tenure was massive success, but both sides needed change

Mike Tomlin has reportedly made final decision about coaching in 2026 after Steelers exit

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J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Vikings Says There 'Has To Be' Competition For J.J. McCarthy In 2026

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed reporters in their season-ending press conference to break down what went wrong in 2025.

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The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14

2026 NFL Draft: Talented sleeper cornerback would be perfect fit for Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores can maximize his ability

One of the positions that you should draft every year is cornerback. For the Minnesota Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, it's been a brutal position.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Familiar face projected to replace Mike Tomlin as Steelers HC

Tomlin stepped down after 19 consecutive winning seasons.

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers?

Steelers' latest playoff loss places Mike Tomlin among worst postseason coaches ever

Does Mike Tomlin already have a new job lined up for him?

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Jordan Addison News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings WR Jordan Addison Arrested On Trespassing Charge

Seminole Indian Police arrested Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert. The arrest occurred Monday morning in Tampa.

Brian Flores News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

Brian Flores is a coaching free agent. While the Vikings have wanted to extend their three-year defensive coordinator, no deal has emerged. Minnesota has seen HC and DC interest come Flores’ way as this year’s coaching carousel starts.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026

Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire

Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Latest NFL coaching news could mean the end for Brian Flores' time with the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are working really hard to get defensive coordinator Brian Flores to agree to a contract extension. He's priority No. 1 for the organization right now, as he's led one of the best defensive units in the NFL during his three seasons in Minnesota.

Jordan Addison News / Field Level Media / January 13

Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested for 3rd time

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was charged with misdemeanor trespassing after being arrested early Monday morning in Tampa, Fla., according to multiple reports Tuesday, marking his third encounter with law enforcement in less than three years.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 13

A Vikings assistant coach is retiring, plus the latest on Brian Flores

Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine is retiring this offseason, Kevin O'Connell announced in his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday. Pettine has been with the Vikings for the past four years under O'Connell, who got his start in coaching in 2015 as the Browns' quarterbacks coach when Pettine was the head coach.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested in Florida

Addison is once again dealing with off-field trouble during the offseason.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room

Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room

Shortly after GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a huge hint about McCarthy's future, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about McCarthy and the team's quarterback room as a whole.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings Confident Brian Flores Will Be Back As DC

Jets Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Starting NFL QBs in 2025-26' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13

Vikings GM gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy

Injuries limited McCarthy to just 10 starts during the 2025 campaign, and he exited Minnesota's Week 18 game early due to a hand issue.

Robert Saleh and four other under-the-radar NFL head-coaching candidates to watch out for

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'NFL receiving yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Mike Pettine News / Field Level Media / January 13

Vikings' Mike Pettine, former Browns head coach, retiring

Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine is retiring after 25 seasons on NFL sidelines. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made the announcement on Tuesday.