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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 13
Minnesota Vikings general manager search is set to begin after the NFL Draft, and the top candidates have one common trait
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t surprise many when they fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, but how they went about it. If they had done it within a week of the end of the season, nobody would have batted an eye.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 12
If Vikings Prefer College Production on Day 2, These Players Make Sense
Hitting on first-round picks in the NFL draft is obviously important, but it's only part of the equation. The Vikings have actually had a pretty strong success rate in the first round this decade.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 12
Vikings’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending
A few developments late in the draft cycle have clarified the conversation surrounding the Minnesota Vikings, though they haven’t drastically changed it.
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?
NFL News / Football Analysis / April 11
Vikings Spent $269.5M And Extended Their GM—Then Fired Him Just 243 Days Later
The phone call came while Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was working the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, shaking hands with prospects on behalf of the Minnesota Vikings.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Football Analysis / April 11
Trade proposals have Vikings sending away Jonathan Greenard, J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are cannibalizing their own roster. Ahead of the April 23 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the organization could explore trades of Jonathan Greenard and J.J.
Stephon Gilmore News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11
Stephon Gilmore Named as Best Pro Comparison for NFL Draft Prospect From Tennessee
Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy has drawn comparisons to veteran standout Stephon Gilmore as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The comparison has elevated McCoy’s profile as evaluators look for defensive backs capable of handling top receiving threats at the next level.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 10
A Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft Using Only Top 30 Visits, Combine Meetings
You can learn a lot from following a team's meetings and visits during the pre-draft process. Whether it's formal meetings at the NFL combine, Top 30 visits, or other avenues (virtual meetings, pro days), teams often wind up selecting players they've spent time with in the weeks and months preceding the draft.
Minnesota 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.
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 / 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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Minnesota Vikings are hosting fascinating NFL Draft prospect who would help Kevin O’Connell’s offense immediately
When the Minnesota Vikings have targeted a wide receiver under head coach Kevin O’Connell, they have gone after two profiles: Fast receivers who they hope
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 9
3 Free Agents the Vikings Could Target After the Draft
The NFL calendar has reached the stage where teams are solely focused on the draft. According to most mocks, it appears likely the Vikings take a defensive prospect in the first round.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Minnesota Vikings need to tread lightly in first round of the NFL Draft to avoid Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s biggest mistake
The NFL Draft has been a sore subject for Minnesota Vikings fans over the last few years. Just four years after former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s first NFL Draft in 2022, not a single player of their 10 selections is on the roster going into the 2026 season.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Addison News / Yardbarker / March 30
Minnesota Vikings make 2027 decision on WR Jordan Addison
The Minnesota Vikings want to keep Jordan Addison around past the 2026 season.
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