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Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 29

Vikings trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Minnesota Vikings fans!

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 28

3 Reasons to Be Optimistic About the 2025 Vikings

A year ago, Vikings fans expected the team to outscore their 6.5-win betting line from the preseason, but nobody could’ve expected a 14-win campaign from Kevin O’Connell’s operation.

Jordan Addison News / purplePTSD.com / June 28

Jordan Addison Improved Greatly in Several Areas in 2024

Jordan Addison’s basic metrics (catches, yards, and touchdown receptions) may have gone down a little bit in 2024 from his rookie season in 2023, but it’s not a big deal.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 28

A Bruiser Is the Vikings’ Final Puzzle Piece

The Minnesota Vikings have overhauled their roster this offseason, particularly in the trenches, which have undergone a significant boost. On defense, that should help the line get after the quarterback without additional rushers, and on offense, the QB should be kept cleaner, and the ground game has a better shot at working.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 28

Vikings Links: Who Are The Underrated Vikings Players?

There are a lot of candidates! I would have to go with Brian O’Neill and Blake Cashman as my two most underrated Vikings. Who are yours? Your AI question of the day ...

J.J. McCarthy News / Gridiron Heroics / June 28

‘Zero Real NFL Snaps’: NFL Expert Raises Alarm on Vikings’ QB Red Flag

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, concerns about their quarterback situation have emerged as a significant red flag. With JJ McCarthy set to take the reins as the starter, experts are questioning the wisdom of relying on a player with no prior NFL experience.

Dallas Turner News / Pro Football Rumors / June 27

Vikings may get creative to give Dallas Turner more playing time

The Vikings traded up in the first round for Dallas Turner last year, but his usage did not reflect the team’s apparent excitement about his talent.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Insider explains how Seahawks protected themselves with Sam Darnold deal

ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano provided more information on how the Seahawks protected themselves while acquiring a new QB1 for at least the upcoming season.

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Maxx Crosby opens up about receiving contract extension from new Raiders regime

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Minnesota Vikings continue to be recognized for their excellent offseason and it should translate immediately to on-field success

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah finally got a chance to enter the 2025 offseason with the flexibility it took three years to get while he orchestrated a competitive rebuild. His efforts are being recognized by those around the league as we get closer to training camp, with the latest being The Athletic's Mike Jones.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Minnesota Vikings have massive advantage over the rest of the NFL thanks to head coach Kevin O'Connell

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the best head coaches in the National Football League. Arguably, the best thing that he's good at is maximizing the talent he currently has, especially at quarterback.

Donovan Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / June 26

Vikings first-rounder leading LG battle

Vikings first-round pick Donovan Jackson “has the inside track to emerge from training camp” as the team’s starting left guard, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Recent Vikings Starter, Former Defensive Player of the Year Linked to NFC Rival

The Minnesota Vikings are undeniably thin in the secondary after letting two of their three starting cornerbacks and a starting safety depart in free agency. Minnesota spent big to secure Pro-Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 26

NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, J.J. McCarthy, Jaire Alexander, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears DT Gervon Dexter said DC Dennis Allen is deploying “a lot of different fronts” and expects to move around in their new system. “He throws in a lot of different fronts, a lot of different ways to get after the quarterback,” Dexter said, via Adam Jahns of The Athletic.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Vikings rumors: ESPN proposes signing 4-time Pro Bowler to boost pash rush

The Minnesota Vikings will be under a lot of pressure in 2025. Minnesota had an incredible 2024 season, winning 14 games and heading to the playoffs. But now Sam Darnold is gone and the Vikings have to do their best with second-year quarterback J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26

1 obvious Minnesota Vikings trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a disappointing finish to their 2024 campaign, bowing out in the Wildcard Round and leaving fans and analysts alike wondering what’s next for a roster in transition.

Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / June 26

NFL analysts' hot take involving Justin Jefferson is flawless when you look at his Minnesota Vikings history

The Minnesota Vikings are such an interesting team this year, and the majority of it is focused on the quarterback position and first-year starter J.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 26

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 25

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell snubbed from list of NFL's top 10 head coaches

One analyst's recent ranking of the top ten head coaches in the NFL doesn't include the reigning coach of the year in the league. Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus put together his top 10 returning head coaches and the Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, despite his success over the last three seasons, didn't make the cut.