Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been noticeably less enthusiastic about quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason, a stark contrast to his glowing endorsement of the young signal-caller just a year ago.
The Vikings' handling of their quarterback position was frequently questioned throughout the season as J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now, with former Vikings QB Sam Darnold leading the Seahawks to the NFC championship game, that criticism has increased.
The season-ending press conference for the Minnesota Vikings revealed that they were going to have a quarterback competition. Head coach Kevin O'Connell was very clear about wanting competition in the room with starting quarterback J.J.
A misdemeanor trespassing charge filed against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison in Florida has been dropped. Florida state attorney Susan Lopez terminated the prosecution on Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County court records.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Last week, Jordan Addison was arrested and booked on a misdemeanor trespassing charge following an alleged incident in Tampa Bay. The case will not proceed, however.
Most people probably did not notice, given they were eliminated at 4-8, but the Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season on a five-game winning streak to salvage a 9-8 record… quietly.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports charges will not be filed against Vikings WR Jordan Addison. Garafolo adds Addison will now prepare for the filing of a civil claim from the alleged wrongful arrest.
The coaching carousel has been active over the last 48 hours, as we've seen multiple head coach openings get filled. New York Giants: John Harbaugh Atlanta
With no guarantee that Brian Flores will return to the Minnesota Vikings as defensive coordinator, pressure is mounting as teams around the league continue to show interest in Flores' top assistant, Daronte Jones.
The Minnesota Vikings having offensive line issues is pretty normal. It's been a part of the fabric of the team for the last 15 years. The last truly great offensive line was in 2009, and that team went to the NFC Championship Game.
While the Minnesota Vikings are waiting to see if defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be returning to his position. He's had multiple interviews so far during this coaching cycle, and he is still a frontrunner for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens coaching jobs.
Now 42 years old, there’s a decent chance Rodgers hangs it up and calls it a career. However, if he decides to return, several teams should be interested in securing his services.
The Vikings haven't drafted a defensive tackle in the first round — or even any of the first three rounds — since they took Sharrif Floyd with the 23rd overall pick in 2013.
On Saturday, the Vikings announced that offensive line coach Chris Kuper's expired contract will be not be renewed, and that their search for a replacement in that important role is underway.
Saturday brought multiple pieces of coaching news. The New York Giants officially inked John Harbaugh to a contract to make him the next head coach, the Green Bay Packers signed Matt LaFleur to an extension, and the Minnesota Vikingsdeclined to renew the contract of offensive line coach Chris Kuper.
Vikings offensive line coach Chris Kuper's contract has expired, and the team revealed on Saturday that he will not be retained. He has been with the team every season under Kevin O'Connell since 2022, and the search is already underway for his replacement.
The Minnesota Vikings have made their first move on the coaching staff, choosing not to renew Chris Kuper's contract after four seasons with the team. Kuper was one of head coach Kevin O'Connell's first hires when he took the job in 2022.
Among the many questions facing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings' front office this offseason is what to do about a number of key players heading into contract years in 2026.
Brian Flores is a coaching free agent. While the Vikings have wanted to extend their three-year defensive coordinator, no deal has emerged. Minnesota has seen HC and DC interest come Flores’ way as this year’s coaching carousel starts.
Shortly after GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a huge hint about McCarthy's future, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about McCarthy and the team's quarterback room as a whole.