Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vikings Will Reportedly Sit JJ McCarthy Until He Takes QB1 from Sam Darnold Organically

Immediately after the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings were said to have a real quarterback battle on their hands, between newly signed Sam Darnold and newly drafted JJ McCarthy.

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This Is When You’ll Know the Vikings Are Good. For Real Good.

In the last five seasons, the Minnesota Vikings are the NFL’s 13th-best franchise per win percentage, firing up a 45-38 (.542) record since 2019, with two playoff trips and one solitary postseason triumph.

Justin Jefferson News / Vikings Territory / 47 minutes ago

Justin Jefferson Extension Apparently Waiting on One Domino

After free agency in March and the NFL draft in April, all eyes for the Minnesota Vikings have turned to Justin Jefferson and his upcoming contract extension.

Harrison Smith News / Vikings Territory / 28 minutes ago

Harrison Smith Excited about Teammates’ Growth

The Minnesota Vikings have revamped their defense in the 2024 offseason. Four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter and top linebacker Jordan Hicks left, just like pass-rushers Marcus Davenport and D.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 32 minutes ago

One Viking Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

The Minnesota Vikings used the last four months to effectuate significant change, adding a new starting quarterback, running back, linebacker, and three EDGE rushers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 36 minutes ago

New Vikings Playmaker Draws High Ranking

After Kirk Cousins’s and Danielle Hunter’s departures and the arrivals of many new contributors, the Minnesota Vikings will look much differently than in recent years.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 28 minutes ago

Are the Wilfs Skimping on Vikings Payroll Because of the Soccer Team They Bought?

Nobody sees the Wilf family as being unwilling spenders. They paid for half of U.S. Bank Stadium, and a lot more since then to keep it up as one of the highest quality stadiums in the world.

Justin Jefferson News / Sporting News / 13 hours ago

The NFL is waiting for Justin Jefferson to sign his contract extension

The National Football League is waiting for the Minnesota Vikings to extend wide receiver Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 9 hours ago

3 Veteran Vikings Who Could Crack the Starting Lineup in Week 1

Nov 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 55 minutes ago

What to Expect from Vikings 2023 Rookies in Sophomore Year

After the much-maligned 2022 draft class, the first of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s tenure as the Minnesota Vikings general manager, the 2023 draft class — including success with undrafted free agents — showed much more promise in Year 1.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 13 hours ago

Could Too Much Torque on J.J. McCarthy’s Arm be a Concern for Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings’ rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a cannon of an arm. This is nothing new. We saw his cannon at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine where McCarthy showed off a 61 mph fastball.

Justin Jefferson News / Gridiron Heroics / 3 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings Tried To Trade Justin Jefferson During 2024 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings are currently locked into a dramatic contract situation with superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Some believe a deal will get done between the two sides, but others think the situation is destined for a divorce.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / 53 minutes ago

Let’s talk about the latest Vikings draft/trade rumor

Because this one is a doozy We have, officially, reached the long, dark stretch of the NFL offseason where there likely isn’t going to be a whole lot happening between now and the start of Training Camp in late July.

Aaron Jones News / purplePTSD.com / 3 hours ago

Vikings Bounce Back Candidate is Crucial to 2024 Success

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Lately, PFF has been offering some league-wide articles, such as their assessment of every team’s best players. More recently,

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 58 minutes ago

Vikings Rookie Could Be Used in Fancy Ways

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entered his third offseason in charge of the Minnesota Vikings with many questions to answer. The most obvious was the quarterback position, as veteran Kirk Cousins was scheduled to leave in free agency.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Vikings reportedly considered Justin Jefferson trade during NFL Draft

Before the NFL Draft, several reports suggested the Minnesota Vikings considered trading into the top five. However, they may have been looking for a Justin Jefferson replacement, not a quarterback.

Giants edge-rusher knows he must take another step in his third season

Eagles players gush over leadership qualities of Saquon Barkley

Is Packers' Jordan Love expected to approach the top of the QB market?

Colleagues discuss how Tom Brady will perform as an announcer for Fox

Commanders K Brandon McManus named in sexual assault lawsuit

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

Vikings are on track to cut a former first round draft pick before he even starts his first game

Sure, first round draft picks have a much better shot of lasting in the NFL. But, just like every other player taken before them or after them - nothing is guaranteed when it comes to winning a starting job or making a team.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 34 minutes ago

Vikings OTAs: Former Pro Bowler is making plays and providing answers during the first week of workouts

OTAs are the first step toward training camp and while there's plenty of information to digest, it's easy to overreact and read too much into things. Still, at the same time, when good things happen on the field - they should be talked about with the appropriate context and analysis.

Justin Jefferson News / Gridiron Heroics / 5 hours ago

Report: Minnesota Vikings Open To Trading Justin Jefferson In 2024 Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings might not view Justin Jefferson as a cornerstone of their franchise, as a recent report surfaced that questions the team’s relationship with the superstar wide receiver.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Does Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb want his extension delayed?

Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb wants an extension, but there's one thing that he might be waiting on before he starts pressing for his piece of the pie in earnest.

Dak Prescott shares what success of other Dallas-based teams means for Cowboys

Cowboys QB Trey Lance details how he has changed since 49ers stint

NFL reporter predicts Cowboys' plan for QB Dak Prescott

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'NFL leader in receptions' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / May 26