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Internet Believes Sean Payton Baited Vikings into Trade Up but Full Video Tells Much Different Story

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 NFL Draft concerned with a few teams that seemed nearly as desperate to pick a quarterback of the future as they were.

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Vikings Dream Draft Played Out

The Minnesota Vikings acquired a second first-round pick from the Houston Texans, and the thought process was that they would trade up to grab the quarterback of their choosing.

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / 39 minutes ago

Sean Payton admits to baiting Vikings into draft-day trade

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested that he pulled some shenanigans to bait the Minnesota Vikings into their draft-day trade on Thursday.

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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

Kwesi Adofo Mensah makes Superman reference in taking J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings traded up for J.J. McCarthy and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made a Clark Kent/Superman reference in getting their quarterback of the future.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 2 hours ago

J.J. McCarthy scores a major win and he hasn't even been the Vikings quarterback for a day

Having the right to call yourself a top-10 draft pick as an NFL player is a big enough bragging right, in itself. It comes with big-time financial ramifications, too.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / purplePTSD.com / 3 hours ago

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Shattered Old Vikings Draft Trends in Round 1

Feb 28, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo‐Mensah during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 6 minutes ago

Here’s How the Vikings Can Get Draft Picks on Friday Night

The Minnesota Vikings are currently scheduled to be rather quiet on Friday during the 2024 NFL Draft — they have no draft picks. The previous 2nd- and 3rd-Round selections were spent in trades acquiring a 1st-Round pick from the Houston Texans and tight end T.J.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 1 hour ago

Kevin O’Connell Reacted Just Like You Did After Vikings’ Trade Up

The Minnesota Vikings made two first round picks on Thursday night, in the 2024 NFL Draft, which wasn’t a huge surprise, given they started the night with two first round picks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 34 minutes ago

Vikings Draft Picks Share a Sweet Little Detail

It has been a tumultuous offseason for the Minnesota Vikings. First, franchise cornerstones Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter exited the organization, and then general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah added some significant contributors.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / 14 minutes ago

These Are the Vikings’ Remaining Draft Picks

The Minnesota Vikings walked away from Night No. 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft with two blue-chip prospects. Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy headlined the event for Minnesota, joining the club at pick No.

NFL News / The Daily Norseman / 33 minutes ago

The Vikings are a bit short on 2025 Draft capital

But is it going to matter? Last night was a pretty exciting first round of the 2024 NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, and I think that’s something that we can all admit.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 28 minutes ago

One Vikings Move in Particular Draws the Most Praise

The Minnesota Vikings entered the draft with two selections in the first round, and surprisingly, they actually came out with two players. Trading the farm for a quarterback was expected, but it wasn’t necessary because of J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

JJ McCarthy Has Already Made Minnesota Vikings’ Team History

The Minnesota Vikings entered the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft with a clear focus on bolstering their quarterback position. Following the departure of Kirk Cousins, it was evident that the Vikings were in the market for a new signal-caller, despite having signed Sam Darnold earlier in the offseason.

Jim Harbaugh News / NFL Analysis Network / 32 minutes ago

Jim Harbaugh Opens Up On Vikings Drafting JJ McCarthy

Amidst much speculation leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings found themselves at the center of attention. The pressing need for a quarterback

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 4 minutes ago

Minnesota Vikings GM Gets Honest On Aggressive First Round

Following a strategic move earlier this year, where the Minnesota Vikings secured a second first-round pick through a trade with the Texans, speculation was rife that they would further leverage this advantage to climb up in the first round of the draft.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Sometimes you have to take swings for great players

After the Vikings made a trade with the Texans to acquire a second first-round pick earlier this year, it wasn't hard to find predictions that they'd trade up in the first round.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 4 hours ago

Vikings Somehow Got Best of Both Worlds in Draft

For years, Minnesota Vikings fans called former general manager Rick Spielman by the moniker of Trader Rick, but his affinity for trades was pedestrian compared to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the current boss.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Pro Football Rumors / 20 minutes ago

Vikings trade up to select pass-rusher with elite upside

The Minnesota Vikings have now selected building blocks on both offense and defense in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Vikings trade up to select new franchise QB with No. 10 pick

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Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Vikings trade up to select new franchise QB with No. 10 pick

After wrapping up his college career with a 15-0 national championship-winning season with Michigan, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is headed across the Great Lakes for his NFL career.

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Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / 18 minutes ago

Patriots, Vikings reached out to Chargers regarding QB Justin Herbert

While the idea of the Chargers trading Herbert seems a little outrageous to even consider given how good he is and how high his ceiling is, you can kind of understand why they took the chance.

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Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 0 minutes ago

Justin Jefferson Just Got More Expensive Again

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly going to engage with superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson in contract extension talks as soon as the 2024 NFL Draft is over.

Field Yates News / 5 GOATs / 1 minute ago

Field Yates expects Minnesota Vikings to cause first drama in NFL Draft order

With the 2024 NFL Draft creeping up, there’s still plenty of drama to unfold. And ESPN draft analyst Field Yates suspects it will get kicked off with a trade involving the Minnesota Vikings moving up into the Top 5.