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The Minnesota Vikings had a disastrous game on Thursday that raised some pretty important questions about this year and future years. It’s an aging roster with no cap space, and unless the franchise can turn it around, it lacks a clear trajectory moving forward.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 23

Blossoming Young Viking is Looking to Make a Statement While the NFL Watches

All along, the solution may have been hanging out in the Twin Cities. Blossoming young Viking Jalen Redmond continues proving that he’s a diamond in the rough.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Vikings Report Card: Kevin O'Connell's offense needs an identity while Jonathan Greenard and Jalen Redmond have the defense playing well

We are six games into the NFL season, which means the first trimester of the year has been completed. The Minnesota Vikings have played five games with their bye in Week 6, and we've learned quite a bit about the team.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Former Oklahoma Sooners defender turned NFL journeyman finally gets what he deserves after putting in so much work

Just because you play Division One football, or even SEC football, does not mean you will get drafted and have a fairytale career in the NFL. Just ask former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle, Jalen Redmond.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 16

Minnesota Vikings Bringing Back Young Interior Defensive Lineman

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to pull themselves together, after an abrupt ending to their magical 2024 season. And really, what other option do they have?

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Vikings continue offseason activities by re-signing emerging star defender

The Minnesota Vikings didn't waste any time this offseason to bring back one of their better defenders, as they re-signed defensive lineman Jalen Redmond.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 16

Vikings re-sign Jalen Redmond, sign Ambry Thomas to futures deal

The Vikings have re-signed defensive tackle Jalen Redmond, they announced on Thursday. They also inked cornerback Ambry Thomas to a reserve/futures contract after signing over a dozen players to such deals on Wednesday.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Vikings Re-Sign DL Jalen Redmond As Exclusive Rights Free Agent

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have re-signed DL Jalen Redmond for the 2025 season. He was set to be an exclusive rights free agent, meaning all Minnesota had to do was tender a league-minimum offer to keep him in the fold. Redmond, 25, was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma following the 2023 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Vikings Final Injury Report: Jalen Redmond, Fabian Moreau ruled out vs. Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings will be without the services of two defensive players against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. Cornerback Fabian Moreau and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond have been ruled out for Week 16's contest.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / December 19

Kevin O’Connell Offers Optimism for Breakout Defender’s Chance of Playing in Week 16

Would it be an overreaction to say that Jalen Redmond has been a breakout player? The defensive tackle was far from a lock to get onto the roster. Not only is he on the team, but Redmond has emerged as a starter over these past couple of weeks.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / December 5

Vikings HC Uplifts “Perfect Fit” on Defense as Someone with “Twitch” and “Juice”

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is a fan. In fact, O’Connell has noticed Jalen Redmond long before the Week 13 outing where he earned a game ball. Talking to the media on Monday, O’Connell wasn’t shy when it came to praising the defensive tackle.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 3

Former UFL star Jalen Redmond emerging as impact player for Vikings

Earlier this year, Jalen Redmond was dominating for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The former undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma, who was cut by the Carolina Panthers last year, had 4.5 sacks and 18 tackles in four UFL games before getting injured.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / December 2

From the UFL to Game Ball Recipient in the Vikings’ Locker Room

The Minnesota Vikings are 10-2, a feat nobody would’ve thought was in the realm of possibility. However, Kevin O’Connell’s crew is resilient, as shown when the team is down and needs a late score or stop.

Sooners in the NFL Week 13: Jalen Redmond Breaks Out, Joe Mixon Tops Century Mark

Oklahoma’s collection of NFL talent was on display throughout Week 13 action. Sure, everyone knows the star power that the Sooners have in the league and expect weekly production from those players.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / November 6

Vikings sign Jalen Redmond to the active roster

The Vikings signed defensive lineman Jalen Redmond to the 53-player roster, the team announced Wednesday. Redmond has bounced between the Vikings' practice squad and active roster this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Minnesota Vikings make bevy of roster moves, pave the way for exciting defender to return

Special teams look like it could be an issue for the Minnesota Vikings going into the second half of the season and they officially made multiple moves

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Vikings Announced Five Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced five moves on Wednesday, including promoting DL Jalen Redmond to the active roster. The Vikings also signed K John Parker Romo and added LS Jake McQuaide and DT Travis Bell to the practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 14, 2024

Waived Minnesota Vikings Defender Lands on Practice Squad

After a week off, Minnesota Vikings news updates are pouring in again on Monday. Earlier today, the Vikings opened the 21-day practice window for veteran guard Dalton Risner, who could return at some point over the next three weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14, 2024

Vikings Re-Sign DL Jalen Redmond To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that they’ve re-signed DL Jalen Redmond to their practice squad. Here’s the Vikings’ updated practice squad: TE

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 11, 2024

Minnesota Vikings Cut Young Defensive Lineman from Roster

The Minnesota Vikings are on their bye week. So Sunday will be more about fantasy football lineups than it will real football. But that doesn’t mean there’s nobody working at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / October 11, 2024

Vikings cut DL Jalen Redmond

The Vikings waived defensive lineman Jalen Redmond on Friday, the team announced. His departure leaves only five defensive linemen on Vikings' roster, with Jonathan Bullard, Harrison Phillips, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Taki Taimani and Jerry Tillery remaining.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 11, 2024

Roster move: Vikings waive defensive lineman Jalen Redmond

The Vikings have waived young defensive lineman Jalen Redmond, the team announced on Friday. This is presumably a procedural move that will see Redmond land on the practice squad soon, though that's not a guarantee.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18, 2024

Vikings Signing DT Jalen Redmond

According to MLFootball, the Vikings are signing UFL DT Jalen Redmond to a contract. Minnesota had an open spot on their roster after waiving WR Devron Harper on Monday. Redmond, 25, was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 18, 2024

Minnesota Vikings Sign UFL Star Jalen Redmond

We have over five weeks until the Minnesota Vikings convene in Eagan for 2024 Training Camp, which means we have a lot of time to pretend we care about other sports while we wait for football to start again.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 17, 2024

Report: Vikings to sign defensive tackle Jalen Redmond

The Vikings are signing former UFL and Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jalen Redmond, according to a report from KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Redmond is a former Oklahoma standout who signed with the Panthers last April as an undrafted free agent but was eventually waived by the team in August.