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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17
A second Vikings captain is headed for season-ending shoulder surgery
On Monday, Kevin O'Connell revealed that Vikings outside linebacker and top pass rusher Jonathan Greenard will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder, ending his season.
Josh Metellus News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Vikings S Josh Metellus To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Vikings lost outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 15. Safety Josh Metellus will join Greenard on the shelf for the rest of the year.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 17
Latest Minnesota Vikings injury opens up an opportunity for 2023 NFL Draft pick that could improve Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's resume
The theme of the 2025 Minnesota Vikings has been injuries. We learned on Monday afternoon when head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media that edge rusher
The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz
How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17
Justin Jefferson defends J.J. McCarthy's controversial 'Nine' persona
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy probably regrets the comments he made on November 5, coming off of a big upset win over the Lions. Cameras had captured his intense glare in the visitor's locker room at Ford Field, as Kevin O'Connell prepared to give him a game ball.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Insider identifies three potential trade suitors for Kyler Murray
Could these three teams pursue a Kyler Murray trade if the Cardinals decide to move on from the polarizing quarterback?
Dallas Turner News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17
The Vikings' season may be fading, but Dallas Turner’s moment has arrived
In the midst of a disappointing season, second-year pass rusher Dallas Turner's development has been one of the few bright spots. Now, with star pass rusher Jonathan Greenard ruled out for the rest of the season, the Vikings will look to Turner to fill Greenard's shoes for the final three games.
Christian Darrisaw News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17
Did the Vikings signal the end of Christian Darrisaw's season with tackle signing?
The Vikings’ signing of tackle Caleb Etienne to their practice squad on Tuesday could be just a depth move, or a signal of a significant roster move ahead.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Red Zone Plus/Minus Rankings NFL Week 16: Are the Vikings Better Than Record Shows?
The Minnesota Vikings went 14-3 last season, but an early playoff exit suggested maybe they weren’t as good as their record indicated. This season, with J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17
Salary Cap Fixer-Upper: 2026 Minnesota Vikings
Today marks the halfway point of our six-part series looking at the teams that have racked up the biggest spending debt ahead of the 2026 offseason and how they’ll get back under the salary cap.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 16
Controversial playstyle used by Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy looks dangerous, but it's designed with safety in mind
One of the difficult aspects about the Minnesota Vikings' developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been the injuries. In the first eight games that McCarthy played in the NFL, including preseason games, McCarthy suffered four confirmed injuries.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 16
Vikings-Lions Christmas Day game to feature 'Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party'
There's going to be some fo-shizzle and nizzle in the North when Snoop Dogg headlines the halftime show of the Christmas Day Vikings-Lions game at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Big Fight Weekend / December 16
Callum Simpson vs Troy Williamson – Preview, betting odds and fight card
On December 20, at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, Callum Simpson vs Troy Williamson headlines a Boxxer Promotions card, live on BBC Three. They will meet for Simpson’s European, British, and Commonwealth super middleweight titles.
Jonathan Greenard News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15
Vikings OLB Jonathan Greenard To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Jonathan Greenard has been dealing with a left shoulder injury since Week 10. Instead of continuing to play through it, the veteran edge rusher will undergo surgery.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell was not happy with JJ McCarthy
JJ McCarthy’s “Griddy” dance may have been popular with some fans, but it clearly did not go over well with his coach. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell had some harsh words for McCarthy after his team’s 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 15
Vikings legend Cris Carter still isn't a J.J. McCarthy believer
Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has not held back his skepticism around J.J. McCarthy at times this season. And even after the best game of the young quarterback's career on Sunday night, Carter still doesn't sound like a believer.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 15
Vikings likely headed for lowest Pro Bowl total since 2020
Fan voting for the Pro Bowl ends Monday evening and just one Vikings player is a top-three vote-getter at their respective position: Andrew DePaola, who is the No.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 15
Minnesota Vikings lose critical piece to Brian Flores' defense, opening up snaps for emerging star to continue developing
The Minnesota Vikings are riding high after a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Many will view the game as a coming-out party for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 15
Vikings' top pass rusher to undergo shoulder surgery, miss rest of season
Vikings star pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, who aggravated a pre-existing shoulder injury on Sunday night in Dallas, will undergo surgery and be shut down for the remainder of this season, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Monday.
The 'Last 120-receiving-yard and TD game by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the most recent player to record at least 120 receiving yards and catch a TD in the same game for each NFL team?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 15
How J.J. McCarthy annoyed Kevin O'Connell during Vikings' win over Cowboys
The Vikings earned an upset win over the Cowboys, but head coach Kevin O'Connell wasn't pleased with everything he saw from quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
Minnesota Vikings’ Impressive Week 15
The Minnesota Vikings entered AT&T Stadium tonight with little more than pride on the line and a chance to spoil the Dallas Cowboys’ fragile playoff hopes.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 15
J.J. McCarthy's recent strong play provides Vikings optimism for future
The show McCarthy put on against the Cowboys on Sunday followed another stellar outing, a 31-0 shutout of Washington.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / December 14
Minnesota Vikings Playoff Hopes Officially Extinguished in Disappointing 2025 Campaign
The writing has been on the wall for weeks, but the finality arrived on a freezing Sunday afternoon in Chicago. Before they even took the field for Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings were officially eliminated from postseason contention.
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