Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 9

Vikings UDFA Earns Tap on Helmet from Kevin O’Connell

The Minnesota Vikings took the field in front of reporters on Friday. It was part of the annual rookie minicamp when all the rookies, from undrafted guys to first-rounders, compete with one another.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 9

Vikings Need to Hurry If They Want the Reunion

The Minnesota Vikings were in a scary situation as the top four cornerbacks became unrestricted free agents in March. Byron Murphy Jr., who made his Pro Bowl debut after his strong 2024 campaign, was re-signed to a lucrative deal.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell makes honest admission about promising UDFA by directly relating him to Aaron Jones

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up the first day of rookie minicamp on Friday with 51 players taking the field. Within that group, six of them were on the

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Unheralded Vikings rookie invited to prestigious event and it's not Donovan Jackson

The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off rookie minicamp on Friday, May 9th with the entire rookie class ready to make an impact. It will be a spirited weekend of practices at TCO Performance Center with multiple non-roster invitees trying to earn a spot on the 90-man roster.

Brian O'Neill News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 9

Vikings' Brian O'Neill devours 6,000 calories per day during NFL season

Brian O'Neill consumes about 6,000 calories per day during the NFL season. That's a lot, but so it goes for a professional football player whose job is to stay big and strong while preventing mammoth athletes from smashing the Vikings quarterback on a weekly basis.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / May 9

Vikings Sign Four of Five Draft Picks Ahead of Rookie Mini-Camp

Only one remains unsigned The Minnesota Vikings will start their rookie mini-camp on Friday, and before the latest members of the team take the field, almost all of them will have signed their first NFL contracts.

Vikings Pickup Offers “Relentless Forward Charge” and “Non-Stop Energy”

Chaz Chambliss was scooped up as part of Minnesota’s UDFA haul, a Vikings pickup who has been a bit under the radar due to lots of attention going toward Logan Brown, Tyler Batty, and Silas Bolden.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / May 9

Can you guess this Vikings lineman 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 Vikings fans! We’re back for another day of the Daily Norseman in-5 daily trivia game.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 9

The Vikings’ D-Line Slugfest is Just Getting Started

Already, a key member of the Vikings’ d-line has been shown the door (at least in the present moment). Well-respected veteran Jonathan Bullard has been a mainstay for the defensive front over these past several seasons, putting in work for both of Ed Donatell and Brian Flores.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continues brilliant strategy ahead of rookie minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings are going into rookie minicamp and they have made things significantly easier on themselves from a teambuilding perspective. The

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 8

Vikings Reportedly Sign 4 Players on Thursday

The Minnesota Vikings have begun their preparation for the 2025 season. Until training camp begins at some point in July, the players will regularly meet at TCO Performance Center for minicamps and offseason workouts.

Minnesota Vikings News / FirstSportz / May 9

Colin Cowherd Remains Unsold on JJ McCarthy’s Potential with the Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson has crossed 1000+ yards despite receiving passes from different quarterbacks in the past two seasons. That trajectory is set to continue in 2025 as Jefferson prepares himself to catch passes from JJ McCarthy.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Vikings Sign Four Draft Picks

The Minnesota Vikings have signed four of their five draft picks to rookie contracts on Thursday, according to Ben Goessling. The full list includes: Felton, 22, was a three-year starter at Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 8

More rumors tie Vikings to international games in back-to-back weeks

More rumors continue to tie the Minnesota Vikings to international games this season. According to Arif Hasan, who formerly covered the Vikings for The Athletic, Minnesota will play across the pond in back-to-back weeks for a pair of away games against AFC North opponents.

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Three storylines to follow at Vikings rookie minicamp this weekend

Vikings rookie minicamp gets underway on Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center and will continue for the rest of the weekend. Among those participating will be Minnesota's five recent draft picks, 20 undrafted free agents, and several tryout players.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Vikings to learn fate on potential international games before schedule release day and it could spark controversy

The National Football League is set to release the schedule on Wednesday, May 14th and it will open the path the Minnesota Vikings need to take to make the Super Bowl.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Vikings Address J.J. McCarthy, Sam Howell QB Competition Ahead of Training Camp

While it seems like a foregone conclusion that J.J. McCarthy will be the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback for the 2025 season, head coach Kevin O'Connell has stopped short of any such declarations.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 8

Vikings HC addresses competition amid switch to J.J. McCarthy as starter

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Sam Darnold News / Total Apex Sports / May 7

Minnesota Vikings: NFL Exec Believes 'The Next Sam Darnold' Is Already On The Roster

The Minnesota Vikings were slated to finish in the basement of the NFC North last season. After JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury, former second overall pick Sam Darnold took over the starting spot.

Shaquill Griffin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7

Seahawks In Contract Discussions With CB Shaquill Griffin

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Seahawks are in discussions with free agent CB Shaquill Griffin on a possible contract. The veteran got his start in Seattle

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / May 7

Oscar Piastri Thinks Justin Jefferson Was Being 'Too Nice' With His Griddy Feedback

Oscar Piastri’s Miami GP outing turned out to be exactly what he had hoped for — a dominant win that extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 16 points ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 6

Minnesota Vikings’ 3-Sack Edge Rusher Named Breakout Star to Watch by NFL Exec

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense made major strides in 2024, under coordinator Brian Flores, and one of the franchise’s young edge rushers could be primed to make a major leap in 2025.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / May 5

Justin Jefferson Promises to ‘Work On’ Oscar Piastri’s Griddy Walk After McLaren Driver Left Unimpressed

Coming into the Miami GP on a hot streak, Oscar Piastri was the talk of the town in yesterday’s race. Leading the championship standings ahead of his teammate Lando Norris and reigning champion Max Verstappen, many expected him to extend the gap at the top with another win.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Watch: Oscar Piastri does Justin Jefferson’s TD dance after winning Miami Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri captured his third consecutive victory by winning the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, and there was one moment during the ensuing celebration that looked quite familiar to NFL fans.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 29