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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 15
Breaking down the Vikings' 3 broad offseason options at quarterback
Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are clearly aware that quarterback play was the Vikings' undoing in 2026. They were good enough on defense to be a playoff team, but their offense — and specifically their passing game — didn't get the job done.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 15
NFL Draft expert's latest projections for Minnesota Vikings raise serious questions about the future for T.J. Hockenson
The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of salary cap issues to address this offseason, with tight end T.J. Hockenson being the biggest of those. Hockenson had his stats down this year due to the offensive line issues, as the Vikings used him to chip defenders.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 15
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah found potential superstar north of the border, and it could pay major dividends next season
With the 2026 offseason here, the Minnesota Vikings have a lot of questions to answer. They are still waiting to see if Brian Flores will return as the defensive coordinator.
The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?
Adam Thielen News / Yardbarker / January 14
Adam Thielen put together a legendary career for an undrafted free agent
Adam Thielen is calling it a career after 13 seasons. Thielen, who most recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, revealed on social media that he's hanging up his cleats.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
New details emerge regarding Jordan Addison’s arrest
New details have come to light regarding Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison’s arrest for trespassing. According to a police report, Addison caused a disturbance early Monday morning at the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Fla.
Adam Thielen News / A to Z Sports / January 14
Minnesota Vikings legend makes crucial decision about his future in the NFL
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has decided to retire after 13 seasons in the NFL. He took to his Instagram story to announce the decision.
Brian Flores News / Yardbarker / January 14
Vikings DC Brian Flores could be the best choice to fill the Steelers HC vacancy
Is Flores the right choice for the Steelers?
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
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.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Vikings Says There 'Has To Be' Competition For J.J. McCarthy In 2026
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed reporters in their season-ending press conference to break down what went wrong in 2025.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14
2026 NFL Draft: Talented sleeper cornerback would be perfect fit for Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores can maximize his ability
One of the positions that you should draft every year is cornerback. For the Minnesota Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, it's been a brutal position.
NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 14
Familiar face projected to replace Mike Tomlin as Steelers HC
Tomlin stepped down after 19 consecutive winning seasons.
Jordan Addison News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings WR Jordan Addison Arrested On Trespassing Charge
Seminole Indian Police arrested Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert. The arrest occurred Monday morning in Tampa.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026
Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire
Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 13
A Vikings assistant coach is retiring, plus the latest on Brian Flores
Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine is retiring this offseason, Kevin O'Connell announced in his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday. Pettine has been with the Vikings for the past four years under O'Connell, who got his start in coaching in 2015 as the Browns' quarterbacks coach when Pettine was the head coach.
Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested in Florida
Addison is once again dealing with off-field trouble during the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy
Injuries limited McCarthy to just 10 starts during the 2025 campaign, and he exited Minnesota's Week 18 game early due to a hand issue.
Brian Flores News / NFL Analysis Network / January 13
Why the Vikings expect Brian Flores to stay: data shows his defense already wins every week
Brian Flores turned Minnesota’s defense from a liability into one of the NFL’s most efficient units. The Vikings’ staff expects him to stay unless a head coaching offer arrives, and the numbers explain why they want no change at all.
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