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Minnesota Vikings News / FloTrack / December 12
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 13
For a Cool $88 Million, The Vikings Signed a “Tree Stump” 
Admittedly, the description doesn’t appear to be the most flattering; being a “tree stump” surely leaves something to be desired, right? Does that simple idea remain true for an offensive lineman?
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 13, 2025
Colts' Matt Goncalves Answers Call in Early Test
The Indianapolis Colts made a risky bet this offseason, letting Will Fries leave in free agency with the hope that second-year offensive tackle Matt Goncalves could kick inside to replace him.
The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 16, 2025
Colts' Matt Goncalves Shows Lumps Early as Starter
The Indianapolis Colts were dealt a major blow this offseason when ascending right guard Will Fries left in free agency. The fifth-year lineman slowly turned into a star player for the team, and the Colts now have to start from scratch at the guard position opposite Quenton Nelson.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 31, 2025
Minnesota Vikings make off-day roster move to bulk up the offensive line ahead of first preseason game
With the injuries to Christian Darrisaw and Will Fries, the backups are getting more playing time during the early portions of training camp. As we get
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 30, 2025
Top Blocker Makes Debut with Vikings’ 1st-Team Offense
The Minnesota Vikings chose an entirely different approach in this year’s offseason. After trying to improve the offensive line by swapping out one underwhelming starter for another underwhelming player, no huge jumps took place in the last decade.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 22, 2025
Vikings pre-camp injury updates on Christian Darrisaw, Will Fries, more
The Vikings placed a pair of injured rookies on the PUP list (physically unable to perform) on Monday. What was more notable about that news is who wasn't placed on the list.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 11, 2025
Analyst says Vikings' rebuilt offensive line could be NFL's best
The Vikings made a point to go out and load up their offensive line this offseason. They signed former Colts standouts Ryan Kelly and Will Fries in free agency, then used their first-round pick on Ohio State's Donovan Jackson to complete an overhauled interior trio.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 8, 2025
Colts' Offseason Losses Create Concerns in Trenches
The Indianapolis Colts have had a busy offseason filled with new signings and a few key losses. Some of those departures included longtime starting center Ryan Kelly and starting right guard Will Fries, who the team drafted in 2021.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / May 21, 2025
Colts shifting Matt Goncalves to guard
It does not appear the Colts are preparing position battles to replace Ryan Kelly and Will Fries. They have an obvious center successor lined up, in Tanor Bortolini, and their Fries successor is expected to also come from the 2024 draft class.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 21, 2025
Colts' Sparano Jr. Confirms Plan for New Starters on Line
The Indianapolis Colts lost a part of their offensive identity this offseason when starting linemen Ryan Kelly and Will Fries left in free agency. Between them, 13 years of high-level play walked out the door, leaving the Colts with a need to fill their now-vacant center and right guard roles.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 18, 2025
Colts' Matt Goncalves Ready for Starting Opportunity in 2025
The Indianapolis Colts lost a major contributor on their offensive line this offseason, as starting right guard Will Fries signed a massive five-year, $88 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2025
All hail... the Giants? Ranking the NFL's top 10 free-agent signings
NFL free agency has been a whirlwind of big names and big contracts. The downtrodden New York Giants, who finished last season 3-14, have made two great pickups. Ranked in inverse order, here are the best deals so far.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11, 2025
Vikings Sign OL Will Fries To Five-Year, $88M Deal
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Vikings have signed OL Will Fries to a five-year contract worth $88 million. Fries suffered a severe broken leg
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / March 9, 2025
The Colts are playing with fire and they might just get burned if they aren't careful ahead of NFL Free Agency
The Indianapolis Colts are entering a make-or-break offseason for players, their front office, and coaching staff. They have multiple in-house free agents, but only a couple stand out as players they should prioritize bringing back.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2025
Colts offseason checklist: Who will be Anthony Richardson's competition at QB?
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Indianapolis Colts should make in the coming months.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 4, 2025
Questioning wisdom of a Bears bidding war for guard Will Fries
The Sam Darnold situation in Minnesota could limit who the Bears can sign in free agency . At least it's shaping up this way, according to a report by The Athletic's Vikings beat writer, Alec Lewis . Lewis reported the Vikings were among teams who spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine to Trey Smith's agent to get a lay of the land.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 3, 2025
Bears at risk of losing top free agent target to division rival
The Chicago Bears will march into NFL free agency next week with plans to significantly overhaul the interior of their offensive line for the 2025 season.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / February 19, 2025
G Will Fries expresses desire to re-sign with Colts
If the free-agent lineman has his way, he’ll return to the only NFL team he’s ever played for.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22, 2025
AFC free-agent watch: One pending FA each team should keep
Ahead of the AFC and NFC championship games Sunday, Yardbarker NFL writers identify which pending free agents in the AFC merit a new deal with their current teams.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 16, 2025
Colts' Internal Free Agent Profiles: Will Fries
The Indianapolis Colts selected Will Fries in the seventh round of the 2021 draft. Fries played across the offensive line in college, making starts at both tackle and guard spots at Penn State.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7, 2024
Colts Place G Will Fries On IR, Waive CB Dallis Flowers
The Colts announced they have placed OL Will Fries on injured reserve. Indianapolis also waived CB Dallis Flowers, giving them two open roster spots.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6, 2024
Colts G Will Fries to undergo right leg surgery
Will Fries was carted off the field during the Colts’ Week 5 loss to the Jaguars. A long-term absence is in store for the fourth-year guard as a result.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 10, 2024
Colts' Will Fries Emerges as Strong Starting Guard in 2023
The Indianapolis Colts fell just short of the playoffs in 2023, finishing with a 9-8 record and as the third place team in the AFC South. While the end result was disappointing, there is a lot to be optimistic about with this Colts' team.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 5, 2023
Colts Found Late-Round Gem in Will Fries: Film Room
The Indianapolis Colts bested the Tennessee Titans, 31-28, in overtime last weekend to improve their season record to 7-5. The team is currently in seventh place in the conference, putting them in the driver's seat for the playoffs over these final five games.
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