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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings 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.
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.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Football Analysis / April 9
Vikings Fired GM With The NFL’s 5th-Best Record And Handed 9 Draft Picks To Placeholder
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah compiled a 43-25 record as Vikings general manager. A .632 winning percentage, tied for the fifth-best in the entire NFL during his four-season tenure.
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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Minnesota Vikings to host fascinating NFL Draft prospect who would provide Brian Flores’ defense with something they don’t have
The NFL Draft is going to be really interesting for the Minnesota Vikings. Across the media, the debate rages about who the VIkings should take with 18th overall.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 8
Vikings Veterans Who Could Lose Starting Jobs to Rookies in 2026
Do the Vikings have any starters who could lose their job to a rookie during the 2026 season? It'll obviously depend on who they select in the April 23-25 NFL Draft, but there are a handful of vets whose playing time could be ripped away by rookies on the rise.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 8
Minnesota Vikings would be wise to look into fascinating NFL Draft prospect rumored to sneak into round one
The offensive line has been a point of contention for the Minnesota Vikings over the last 10-15 years. When the Vikings made the NFC Championship Game in 2009, they had one of the best offensive lines in football.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / April 7
MSHSL could add 3 new sports for 2026-27 school year
The Minnesota State School League is considering becoming the governing body of three new sports: girls' flag football, girls' wrestling, and Esports. The league's board of directors met on Tuesday to further discuss the three categories, and an official vote is expected to occur at a board meeting in June.
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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Minnesota Vikings part ways with J.J. McCarthy and Jonathan Greenard in separate trade offers from ESPN analyst with one theme
The NFL Draft is going to be a fascinating one for the Minnesota Vikings.
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.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / April 3
NFL executives rip Cardinals for Kyler Murray decision
For a piece published on Friday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with multiple unnamed NFL executives who seemed baffled by how the Cardinals handled Murray.
Stephon Gilmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 2
Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore Officially Announces Retirement
Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore announced on his Instagram that he’s retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league. Gilmore, 35, was taken with the No.
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.
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