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Stephon Gilmore not settling for any situation in free agency

Thirteen-year NFL veteran and former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is still a free agent as the 2025 season approaches, but he has made it clear that he’s not signing with just any team, according to Bobby Kownack of NFL.com.

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Stephon Gilmore Makes Major Decision About His Future

Last training camp, the Vikings were desperate for some cornerback help. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called an old friend after Mekhi Blackmon suffered his ACL tear.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / July 4

Veteran Defender Is Right There If the Vikings Want Him

Surprisingly, it’ll be year three of the Brian Flores experience in the Twin Cities in 2025. He was fired in 2022 despite a somewhat solid stint with the dysfunctional Miami Dolphins.

T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 4

2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Hockenson is being slept on

After revealing the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team picks at quarterback, running back and wide receiver, today's unveiling is all about the division's best tight ends.

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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J.J. McCarthy News / The Daily Norseman / July 4

J.J. McCarthy’s Key Vikings for 2025

As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, set to take the reins as the starter.

Stephon Gilmore News / Pro Football Talk / July 4

Stephon Gilmore reflects on moment Bill Belichick almost made him cry

Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore wants to play in 2025, but he's looking for the right situation. When he arrived in New England after spending his first five NFL seasons with the Bills, Gilmore thought he may have ended up in the wrong situation.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 4

The Vikings’ Surprise Playmaker Who Could Challenge for a Job

The top of the tight end position is settled. T.J. Hockenson, now healthy, is back in the saddle as the impact TE1. Behind him is Josh Oliver, a strong TE2 who keeps the offense moving largely due to his underrated athleticism and brawny blocking.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / July 4

Can you guess this Vikings QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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 / July 4

The Other Vikings Quarterback Earns a Strong Review from the Head Coach

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the starter. Only some form of disaster — either in his level of play or within his health — will undermine the basic reality.

Stephon Gilmore News / Pro Football Talk / July 3

Stephon Gilmore wants to play in 2025, but it has to be the "right situation"

Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore wants to play a 14th NFL season. “I want to play this year," Gilmore said on The Money Down podcast. "It's got to be the right situation.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Vikings Could Replace Prominent QB With Veteran During Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings would probably be among the Super Bowl favorites if they had a surefire QB heading into Week 1, but that isn't the case -- at least not yet. A steady stream of optimism continues to flow outward from the organization with regards to 22-year-old J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 3

Vikings Linebackers Get Some Love

PFF has had some absolute stinkers lately when it comes to covering the Minnesota Vikings. It started when they gave the Vikings 16th in their defensive line rankings (yes, including edge rushers), and then they went and left reigning NFL AP Coach of the Year Kevin O’Connell off of their top 10 returning head coaches in 2025.

Christian Darrisaw News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Vikings get unfortunate injury update on $104 million starter

The Minnesota Vikings will be whole again on offense at some point relatively early in the upcoming season.

Offensive fireworks? Grading NFC skill-position groups

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / July 3

NFL analyst bestows honor on Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson that is both wild and makes complete sense

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is already on track to be the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League, and he's already the best to ever be drafted at 22nd overall, as ESPN's Benjamin Solak set out to name the best player to be drafted at every draft slot in the NFL Draft.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Dealt Disrespect Due to J.J. McCarthy

Justin Jefferson has established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The former first-round pick is the top weapon of the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback J.J.

Christian Darrisaw News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 2

Vikings insider says Week 1 Darrisaw return 'probably a rosy expectation'

Will J.J. McCarthy have one of the best left tackles in the game protecting his blind side when he suits up for his first NFL regular season snaps this September?

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 2

2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Vikings dominate the wide receivers

In part three of our 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team series, we're looking at wide receivers. Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown were the consensus 1-2 selections by our panel of NFC North On SI contributors, followed by mixed opinions on DJ Moore, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, Jameson Williams and Rome Odunze.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 2

3 way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft prospects Minnesota Vikings must monitor

As the Minnesota Vikings look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, the franchise faces familiar questions about the future of its defense and secondary. With a roster in transition and several veteran contracts nearing their end, the Vikings must continue to build through the draft to stay competitive and manage their cap situation.

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.

Did Aaron Rodgers nearly join Vikings over Steelers this offseason?

Insider explains how Seahawks protected themselves with Sam Darnold deal

NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Sam Darnold 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.

NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

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

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'Active NFL passing yard leaders' quiz

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.

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26