There’s two major Minnesota Vikings story lines this offseason. A contract extension for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The second is when will rookie quarterback J.J.
Seems a little premature We’ve heard everything we can handle, save for a resolution, about the contract extension for star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
The Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, but much of their pass-catching corps remains intact.
The Minnesota Vikings signed two wide receivers from Mercer with Ty James being the more productive one. Can he earn a roster spot at wide receiver?
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Vikings seem likely to consider an extension for Byron Murphy Jr., their CB1 who is moving into the final year of his contract.
The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency, and just about everyone expected him to serve either as a bridge starter or a backup in 2024.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they took J.J. McCarthy at 10th overall. Jaren Hall was the rookie a season ago, and despite being a late-round pick, he found himself thrust into game action after Kirk Cousins went down with an injury.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (12) throws under pressure fro Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) in the first quarter of a Week 15 NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec.
Looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings have a massive decision to make at the quarterback position. Sam Darnold appears to be the early favorite to start, but first-round pIck J.J.
In an era where running backs have rarely been valued less, the Minnesota Vikings are betting big that Aaron Jones can become a focal point of the offense.
With each passing day, the drama continues to intensify for Minnesota Vikings’ fans and all-pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Jefferson is heading into his final season under contract in Minnesota, and there is still no extension for the best wide receiver in the league.
In September, Kirk Cousins will lead a non-Minnesota Vikings team for the first time in seven years, and along the way, he’ll be joined by a teammate from last year.
Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
It’s more than fine to ponder down-the-road scenarios for sports teams, but this one might be a little too far in advance. The Minnesota Vikings drafted Jordan Addison 13 months ago, and he swiftly fired off a memorable rookie season by establishing instant credibility as a transferrable college-to-pro receiver in the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings came away from the 2024 draft with two star players, both picked in the first round. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is supposed to be the organization’s long-term answer to the question asked by Kirk Cousins’s departure.
The Minnesota Vikings have filled most job openings in the offseason by signing or drafting replacements for departed players, most notably the additions of quarterback Sam Darnold and pass-rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Carolina collects former Vikings players. What about the Atlanta Falcons? Former Vikings receiver Daylen Baldwin has landed a deal in Atlanta.
Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports The top spot doesn’t offer much debate. Justin Jefferson, 24, is inarguably one of the NFL’s best players. Similarly, he’s inarguably the Vikings’ top player.
With the dog days of the Vikings offseason providing little news outside of tired Justin Jefferson contract drama, it’s the right time to assess the post draft and free agency outlook for the 2024 roster.
The Minnesota Vikings see QB Sam Darnold as an important piece in the development of rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy.
With the way things are trending in the NFL, it’s a matter of when, not if, a WR will sign the first-ever contract with an average annual value of $35 million per year or more.
The Minnesota Vikings seem to have an identity crisis. On one hand, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell are embracing looking towards the future with at least one toe dipped in the “rebuilding” waters by selecting QB J.J.
McCarthy was the fifth quarterback selected in last month’s draft. He didn’t put up huge passing numbers in college at Michigan, but he helped the team win plenty of games, including the national championship last season.
It was previously believed that Jefferson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, simply wanted to become the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback at some point this offseason.
The Minnesota Vikings will go into the 2024 season without their star tight end. T.J. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16, putting the start of his season in major jeopardy with no real timeline for a return.
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