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Local Insider Hints at Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr. Both Being Done in Minnesota

January 26, 2022, a day many Minnesota Vikings fans will remember. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their next General Manager.

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Minnesota Vikings JJ McCarthy Loses Bet In First Rookie Practice

The Minnesota Vikings made no secret about wanting to take a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many thought they would try and make a big splash and move into the top three but the Bears, Commanders, and Patriots all seemed content staying put.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 4 hours ago

How Competitive Can Vikings Be in 2024?

One thing that has always been abundantly clear from the Minnesota Vikings ownership is an expectation always to be competitive. The route expected from a team that fires everybody and appoints a new general manager and head coach is almost formulaic.

Justin Jefferson News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Is This the Year for Justin Jefferson?

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson 22nd overall during the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite being passed on by other teams that needed wide receivers, Jefferson emerged as the greatest wide receiver across the entirety of the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver announces NFL retirement

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver announces his retirement from the National Football League

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 26 minutes ago

4 Ways for Vikings to Spend Their $17M Cap Space

Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp is about three weeks away, the first real precursor to the regular season. The purple team still has around $17 million in cap space before signing the whole 2024 draft class and could upgrade the roster here and there.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 47 minutes ago

Is Year 3 the Charm for a Young Vikings Defender?

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings went through a number of roster changes throughout this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

The Vikings’ 5 Most Underrated Offseason Moves

The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season is less than four months away, and according to sportsbooks, the club is expected to win seven or eight games. A transitional year on deck, the club will hope newcomer passer J.J.

Mike Zimmer News / purplePTSD.com / 2 hours ago

Dismantling Mike Zimmer’s Defense

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Things went poorly at the end, but Mike Zimmer is a brilliant defensive mind. Over eight seasons, Zimmer was an instrumental figure for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

4 Vikings Players with the Most to Lose in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season is less than four months away, and the club is expected to win seven or eight games, per oddsmakers. A transformational year on deck, the club will hope rookie passer J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 6 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings insider reveals leader in starting QB battle between Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings found their future franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, trading up to select J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick. Now, the competition between McCarthy and Sam Darnold, to be the Vikings starting quarterback in Week 1, is on.

Brian Flores News / purplePTSD.com / 1 hour ago

Kevin O’Connell Fulfilled the Flores Promise

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Several months back, Kevin O’Connell made a promise while speaking with the Minnesota media. The head coach was speaking at a press conference alongside Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Jim Harbaugh Bad Blood, Kirk Cousins’ Problems, Vikings Defense Ranking

A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

Sleep On Ty Chandler at Your Own Peril

The Minnesota Vikings were virtually a mess at the running back position last year, but they have revamped the room with a new starter. Aaron Jones is among the best free agents brought in by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep on Ty Chandler.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 3 hours ago

Purple Rumor Mill: Would-Be Risner Return, Justin Jefferson Price Tag, Cousins Right Away

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Albert Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / 5 minutes ago

Veteran WR announces retirement from NFL

He won’t be finding his way into the Hall of Fame, but for an undrafted player out of Georgia State, he made the most of his opportunities and put together a strong career.

NFL analyst doesn’t hold back on J.J. McCarthy's fit with Vikings

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

Three offseason moves the Saints should make

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'AP First-Team All-Pro tight ends' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 5 hours ago

Kyle Sloter Claims Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer Hated Each Other

Former Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman had quite the tenure in Minnesota. He was hired as the Minnesota Vikings General Manager in 2012 and was relieved of his duties in 2022.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL Analysis Network / 12 hours ago

Here’s Why Vikings’ Deal With Justin Jefferson May Be Delayed

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to strike a long-term contract extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson, which has many wondering just what the Vikings are doing.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 10

Vikings Sign Three Draft Picks

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed sixth-round K Will Reichard, seventh-round OL Michael Jurgens, and seventh-round DL Levi Drake Rodriguez to

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Did QBs Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

The Chicago Bears selected QB Caleb Williams first overall, but does that mean Williams is entering the best situation among this year's crop of rookie signal-callers?

Jayden Daniels discusses Commanders' predraft group visit controversy

Three offseason moves the Bears must make

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

NFL analyst doesn’t hold back on J.J. McCarthy's fit with Vikings

J.J. McCarthy is far from the most talented QB of his draft class, but he may benefit from the best situation on his new team.

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

Vikings veteran DT says team is lacking one key component

Five most underrated moves of the NFL offseason

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Justin Jefferson News / NFL Analysis Network / May 10

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Holds This All-Time Record Currently

Over the last few months, a lot of reports have come out about the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson. A new deal still hasn’t gotten done between the two sides, but it seems likely that one will happen.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Three offseason moves the Saints should make

The New Orleans Saints need to stay active if they are to rise back to contention in the NFC South.

Saints waive two players, including a young QB

Saints take care of business and sign first-round tackle

How Saints QB Derek Carr handled criticism from Michael Thomas

The worst teams to make the NFL playoffs

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

Minnesota Vikings Position Battles to Watch

With the draft and free agency periods finishing up over the last month or so, the NFL offseason has come to an end, and rookie minicamps have already started for a handful of teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 8

Former NFL GM Has Lofty Expectations for Minnesota Vikings Rookie

The Minnesota Vikings may have landed one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft. After trading up to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings plucked former Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner with the No.