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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 10
What 'The Beast' Reveals About the Vikings' 5 Most-Mocked Picks
The draft is inching closer and closer, with a little less than two weeks until the first round gets underway in Pittsburgh. With the draft so close now, analysts have begun dropping their draft guides, and perhaps none is more anticipated than Dane Brugler's 'The Beast,' which features info on over 2,700 prospects.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 10
Legendary NFL analyst unintentionally makes fascinating case for Minnesota Vikings to take controversial defender in first round
There is a fascinating group of prospects available at the top of the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. They could go in a multitude of different directions.
Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10
Vikings rumors: The Harrison Smith replacement who’s ‘most mocked’ to Minnesota
With Harrison Smith entering free agency, and potential retirement, the Minnesota Vikings are in need of a new safety. Luckily for them, the 2026 NFL Draft may offer the franchise their best long-term option.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / April 10
Minnesota Vikings: Host Run-Stopping Nose Tackle for 30-Visit
The Minnesota Vikings need to address their interior defensive line depth in the upcoming draft, particularly a nose tackle to complement standout Jalen Redmond after parting ways with veteran Pro Bowlers Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Minnesota Vikings continue hosting high-upside prospects on top-30 visits, with the latest being perfect for Brian Flores’ defense
The Minnesota Vikings have a tradition of hosting a large event for their top-30 visits. The idea is to bring them all into the building, meet with them, and see how they interact with each other.
Jonathan Greenard News / Pro Football Rumors / April 9
Vikings Expect To Retain OLB Jonathan Greenard; Team Seeking C Help?
Jonathan Greenard has come up in trade rumors recently. The Vikings were tied to potentially moving the Pro Bowl edge rusher ahead of free agency, and the Eagles were connected to the ex-Texan after failing to re-sign Jaelan Phillips.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 9
Vikings Doing Homework on NFL Draft Wide Receivers Via Top 30 Visits
This week, a few dozen NFL draft prospects are visiting the Vikings' TCO Performance Center facility for meetings known as Top 30 visits. Teams can host up to 30 prospects on official visits, as well as other players with local connections who don't count towards that limit.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 9
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy could still be traded before the NFL season
Signing Kyler Murray speaks volumes about how they truly feel about McCarthy, and it's hard to envision him being QB1 next season.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 8
Vikings Veterans Who Could Lose Starting Jobs to Rookies in 2026
Do the Vikings have any starters who could lose their job to a rookie during the 2026 season? It'll obviously depend on who they select in the April 23-25 NFL Draft, but there are a handful of vets whose playing time could be ripped away by rookies on the rise.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 8
Minnesota Vikings would be wise to look into fascinating NFL Draft prospect rumored to sneak into round one
The offensive line has been a point of contention for the Minnesota Vikings over the last 10-15 years. When the Vikings made the NFC Championship Game in 2009, they had one of the best offensive lines in football.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / April 7
MSHSL could add 3 new sports for 2026-27 school year
The Minnesota State School League is considering becoming the governing body of three new sports: girls' flag football, girls' wrestling, and Esports. The league's board of directors met on Tuesday to further discuss the three categories, and an official vote is expected to occur at a board meeting in June.
Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / April 7
The Minnesota Vikings literally cannot trade for Dexter Lawrence right now. Here’s how they can make it happen
Monday morning brought big news in the NFL when New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence requested a trade. Immediately, Minnesota Vikings fans connected the team to a potential trade due to the team’s needs on the defensive line.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Latest NFL mock draft built around intel sheds light about the Minnesota Vikings possible strategy
There are a bevy of different NFL Draft strategies the Minnesota Vikings. We looked into the idea of what it would look like with a first-round pick at wide receiver by selecting Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 7
Why Was A.J. Brown Wearing a Vikings Towel With Isaiah Rodgers?
A.J. Brown attended a celebrity basketball game in Florida that was hosted by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on Saturday, and he posed for a photo with Rodgers while a Vikings towel was draped on his shoulders.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
New details emerge on the Vikings' search for a new GM
The Minnesota Vikings have yet to find a permanent replacement for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the general manager the team fired in January. At the moment, Minnesota has longtime executive vice president Rob Brzezinski serving the GM role on an interim basis.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 7
7-Round Minnesota Vikings NFL Mock Draft: First round trade sets the stage for a fascinating class for Kevin O’Connell
The Minnesota Vikings’ strategy in the NFL Draft is going to be one to watch. We are just 16 days away from the NFL Draft, and there are a lot of paths the Vikings can take.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 7
How the Minnesota Vikings address the wide receiver position will say everything about how they feel about Kyler Murray
The NFL Draft is going to tell us a lot about how the Minnesota Vikings feel about their roster. Going into the NFL Draft, they have a bevy of needs on both sides of the football.
Stephon Gilmore News / Football Analysis / April 7
From $65M Patriots Deal To $0 Market Value In 4 Years—Super Bowl Champion Gilmore Retires
Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement on April 2, 2026, at age 35, closing 13 NFL seasons that included a Super Bowl LIII ring, five Pro Bowls, and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award.
Justin Skule News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 6
Buccaneers Re-Signing OT Justin Skule
According to Greg Auman, the Buccaneers are re-signing former OT Justin Skule. He adds it’s a one-year pact for Skule from Tampa Bay. The veteran spent this past season with the Vikings but was with the Bucs for three years before that. Skule, 29, was a sixth-round pick by the 49ers out of Vanderbilt in 2019.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / April 5
Latest On Vikings’ General Manager Search
It’s been just over three months since the Vikings parted ways with former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, yet Minnesota still hasn’t begun the process of replacing him, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / April 3
NFL executives rip Cardinals for Kyler Murray decision
For a piece published on Friday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with multiple unnamed NFL executives who seemed baffled by how the Cardinals handled Murray.
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.
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.
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