Vikings fans closely monitoring social media for possible trade deadline news may have gotten a bit of a jump scare Wednesday. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Vikings signed offensive lineman Corey Robinson II after he worked out with them, a report later confirmed by the team.
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The Vikings have played seven games this season, and it has become abundantly clear that 25-year-old linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. hasn't been and won't be a major contributor in defensive coordinator Brian Flores's unit.
It is the toughest division in the NFL, but playing in the NFC North is not doing much to help the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings had been one of the most impressive teams through the first six games of the season and they were the last of the league’s undefeated teams.
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least three touchdowns in an NFL game can you name in five minutes?
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed RB DeeJay Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster and signed OT Corey Robinson to the practice squad.
Things can change, but as of right now, all signs are pointing to it being a fairly quiet trade deadline for the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings. More cold water was splashed on the idea of a splashy deadline on Wednesday, via ESPN insider Dan Graziano.
There appears to be a new Vikings trade rumor every day, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter floated Daniel Jones as a potential quarterback target for the Vikings on his podcast on Tuesday.
Expectations for the Vikings’ offense have been high throughout the Kevin O’Connell era. Early in his tenure as Minnesota’s head coach, the offense largely lived up to those expectations.
Adam Thielen would trade for a quarterback “as fast as possible” if he were running the Vikings. Ben Leber would bench Kyler Murray for Carson Wentz. While both former Vikings have given their reasons, Kurt Warner’s opinion carries more weight because he’s a Hall of Fame quarterback who knows what Murray is missing.
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Parsing out whether to go all-in, save assets for the future, or somewhere in between is the challenge for the Minnesota Vikings. The trade deadline is
When the Vikings surprisingly announced on Tuesday afternoon that they had waived backup guard Trevor Keegan, it raised eyebrows among a fan base hungry for their team to make a splash.
After watching the Minnesota Vikings lose for the first time on Sunday I’m more convinced now that they should be buyers heading into next week’s trade deadline than ever.
The Minnesota Vikings have explored potential running back additions ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but financial limitations could lead the organization to pursue offensive line or tight end help instead of acquiring Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor.
The Kyler Murray situation has drawn unexpected attention from around the NFL. The veteran quarterback joined the Minnesota Vikings on a minimum deal in the offseason, ready to turn the quarterback situation around after JJ McCarthy’s underwhelming first season.
Fans are waiting for the Vikings to make a needle-moving deal before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. The backfield is among general manager Nolan Teasley's biggest concerns, and many Vikings believers are dreaming of Colts star rusher Jonathan Taylor coming to the team.
Just days after landing veteran three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in a trade, the San Francisco 49ers looked to bring back another one of their former players in a trade.
Every day that passes without certainty at quarterback makes the Vikings look more incompetent, especially when one of the greatest defensive minds in football history is saying the New York Giants basically stole J.J.
The Vikings’ 19-15 loss to the Lions on Sunday was an important data point for general manager Nolan Teasley ahead of this year’s trade deadline. There’s only one game left before Nov.
How are the Vikings feeling about the decision to trade McCarthy?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson brought together cancer patients, survivors and caregivers for an evening of bowling, games and personal connections through his charitable foundation.
The NFC North is set for a fascinating race for the division title.
While speaking with reporters on Monday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed that it's the team's "intention" for Parsons to return to practice during the first full week of the month.
Taylor's future continues to generate speculation.
Following the game, the former Offensive Player of the Year declined to speak to the media.
Justin Jefferson certainly wishes his numbers would look a lot better, but the number he's most focused on right now is the six by the Minnesota Vikings in the standings.
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