Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 26

Minnesota Vikings All Quarter Century Team: Wide Receiver No. 1

The Vikings have been blessed with wide receivers this century. Which one gets the nod as the best of the best since 2000? The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most blessed franchises in the NFL this century when it comes to finding and drafting wide receivers.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 26

ESPN Suggests One More Offseason Move for the Vikings

And it might be a good one? We are now, officially, less than a month from the start of training camp around the NFL, and that means teams are going to start making some last-minute additions as to who they’re bringing in as they start their preparations for 2025.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 26

1 Vikings CB Target Is Off the Board – 7 Remaining Options

The Minnesota Vikings have revamped their cornerback room this offseason, as Stephon Gilmore and Shq Griffin left unsigned. Instead, it’ll be some combination of Mekhi Blackmon, Isaiah Rodgers, and Jeff Okudah matching up against the opposing wideouts.

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Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / June 26

NFL analysts' hot take involving Justin Jefferson is flawless when you look at his Minnesota Vikings history

The Minnesota Vikings are such an interesting team this year, and the majority of it is focused on the quarterback position and first-year starter J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 26

Can you guess this Vikings safety in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Minnesota Vikings fans!

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 26

The Vikings’ Cyborg Defender as the Embodiment of Brian Flores’ Ethos

Andrew Van Ginkel, the Vikings’ cyborg defender, could be understood as the embodiment of the Brian Flores defensive ethos. To be sure, there are other players who exemplify Flores’ most coveted traits: intelligence, versatility, hard work, aggression.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker / June 26

Did Aaron Rodgers nearly join Vikings over Steelers this offseason?

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 26

There’s No Excuse Left for an Annoying Vikings Problem

When Kevin O’Connell was hired in the 2022 offseason, the Vikings were just one season removed from having an elite ground game, ranking sixth in rushing touchdowns, fifth in rushing yards, and fourth in yards per attempt in the 2020 campaign.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 26

Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Defensive Coordinator

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Minnesota Vikings. We’ve completed the on the field portion and we’re on to the coaching staff.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 25

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell snubbed from list of NFL's top 10 head coaches

One analyst's recent ranking of the top ten head coaches in the NFL doesn't include the reigning coach of the year in the league. Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus put together his top 10 returning head coaches and the Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, despite his success over the last three seasons, didn't make the cut.

Dalton Risner News / purplePTSD.com / June 25

Dalton Risner Gets Prominent Endorsement

Hopefully, the offensive guard struggles are a thing of the past for the Minnesota Vikings, who will be without both right guards from last year, Dalton Risner and Ed Ingram.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Minnesota Vikings' defensive line is criminally underrated and the why is baffling

The biggest thing the Minnesota Vikings did this offseason was improve the defensive line. They spent over $80 million on Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave to fix an interior pass rush that was massively lacking.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 25

Former Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin signs with Seahawks

Former Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, his agency announced on social media on Wednesday. After one season in Minnesota, Griffin is headed back to the city where he began his NFL career.

Shaquill Griffin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

Seahawks Signing CB Shaquill Griffin

According to Jordan Schultz, veteran CB Shaquill Griffin is signing a contract with the Seahawks. Jeremy Fowler reports the deal is for one year with

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Vikings Get Encouraging Tom Brady Update After Sam Darnold's Departure

The Minnesota Vikings' decision to let Sam Darnold walk in free agency will be revisited many times throughout J.J. McCarthy's first year as a starter -- for better or for worse.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Lions Star Names Vikings Justin Jefferson Among Top 5 WRs in NFL

Justin Jefferson is entering the sixth season of his NFL career. The Minnesota Vikings' wide receivers turned 26 on June 16. The four-time Pro Bowler is the only player to breach the 7000-receiving yards mark in their first five seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 25

T.J. Hockenson shares what stands out about J.J. McCarthy

Hockenson discussed his young quarterback.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Minnesota Vikings will be on a Super Bowl trajectory if they get breakout seasons from these pivotal players

The Minnesota Vikings have a really good roster, but it's the depth players who could break out that are the most interesting. All of the attention will rightfully be on J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / June 24

JJ McCarthy set to take over Vikings offense after lost rookie year

JJ McCarthy is preparing for his NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The 22-year-old quarterback suffered the injury in preseason after throwing just two touchdown passes.

Cris Carter News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 23

Vikings legend Cris Carter surprises local teacher with visit, signed jersey

The Vikings surprised a local fan and teacher with the visit of a lifetime. Alyssa Van Klei, a teacher at 916 Mahtomedi Academy who uses sports as a tool in classroom, was surprised by the team and Vikings legend Cris Carter.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Vikings didn't pursue top CB targets despite thin room

The Vikings did not move to acquire Jaire Alexander or Jalen Ramsey when they became available this spring despite the perception of a thin cornerback room.

Sam Howell News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Minnesota Vikings Linked to 35,000-Yard QB as Sam Howell Replacement

No one reporting around the Minnesota Vikings is entirely sold on Sam Howell as the backup quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy. Alec Lewis of The Athletic authored a mailbag on Monday, June 23, and addressed a question to that specific effect.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 23

Will McCarthy prevent Vikings from making a move at QB?

Will J.J. McCarthy prevent Vikings from making 'break-glass-in-case-of-emergency' move?

Minnesota is moving forward with the 2024 first-round draft pick atop the QB depth chart after he spent his rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair he needed last summer.

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