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Vikings Urged to Pounce on Rival $84 Million CB Who Just Became Available

The Minnesota Vikings used free agency to plug holes in the secondary last offseason and are now poised to employ a similar strategy heading into training camp.

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Vikings Free Agent Trying Out for the Saints

The NFL is about to enter the next phase of the offseason, as they are heading into mandatory minicamp week. As opposed to Organized Team Activities or OTAs, those are mandatory, and fines will occur if a player isn’t there.

Cam Akers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 9

Saints Hosting RB Cam Akers For Tryout

The New Orleans Saints are hosting RB Cam Akers for a tryout during their minicamp this week, according to Nick Underhill. Akers, 25, was a second-round pick of the Rams out of Florida State in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 9

Vikings Could Be In Line for a Third 2026 Compensatory Pick

And it could be a notable one Since we haven’t got a whole lot in the way of actual, breaking Minnesota Vikings news to talk about at the moment, let’s talk for a minute about the 2026 NFL Draft.

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How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 9

New Vikings DT named as 'under-the-radar star' for 2025

Do the Vikings have an "under-the-radar star" on their roster this year? There are several names who could fit that mold, from ascending younger players to former Pro Bowlers who have maybe been overlooked a bit due to recent injuries.

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The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

Teams have mostly set their rosters for 2025. Here are the best position groups going into training camp. For defenses, we are organizing these as though everyone is in nickel.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 9

Schrager: J.J. McCarthy under more pressure than Caleb Williams in '25

The Vikings and Bears have been interesting franchises to compare in recent history. They both hired new general manager and head coach duos in 2022, with rather different results.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Vikings Mandatory Minicamp: Predictions and questions, battles, injury updates, notes, practice dates and times

The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday afternoon. The three-day event will be the biggest event of the summer for the franchise until they kick off training camp in July.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 9

The Vikings May Have Just Snagged Another Draft Pick

Under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Vikings haven’t always done a stellar job in the draft. Instinctively, thoughts will drift over to 2022 and the disaster that took place within those ten selections.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Vikings Trade Idea Sees J.J. McCarthy Joined by Young Gunslinger QB

This season, the Minnesota Vikings venture into the quarterback unknown. According to data gathered from The Football Database, the average number of career

Paul Allen News / purplePTSD.com / June 9

Paul Allen’s Vikings Joke (And Kwesi Call Out) Comes Full Circle

The sense one gets is that Paul Allen and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have a strong relationship. Yes, there’s a professional dynamic at play since we’re talking about a media member alongside an NFL executive, but there’s a down-to-earth, charming banter that accompanies their sprawling interviews that can often feel like a conversation.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 9

Vikings trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday 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 9

Reporter Spills the Beans on Vikings’ Strategy for Near Future

It’s been all about the quarterback position for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Following Sam Darnold’s Pro Bowl year, handing him a new deal was certainly an option.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 9

Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Tight End

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 8

Vikings Made the 4th Best “Move” in NFL This Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the most active teams this offseason with a ton of cap space to make moves. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has attempted to land another sweet free agency class and addressed some of the team’s long-nagging weaknesses.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Justin Jefferson’s important message to Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

Justin Jefferson has done an excellent job of establishing himself as one of the elite receivers in the NFL. As Jefferson prepares for his sixth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he knows he can make the toughest catches under the most difficult of circumstances.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 7

Former NFL CB Kelvin Joseph arrested in connection to motorcycle crash

It’s fair to say that former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph‘s career did not pan out quite as planned. The downward trend continued on Saturday when he was involved in a collision with a motorcycle that resulted in the death of the 27-year-old rider, Cody Morris, per Paul Livengood of WFAA.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 6

Rising Minnesota Vikings rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs

The Minnesota Vikings entered their 2025 offseason with a clear sense of urgency. After a strong 14-3 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, the team doubled down on roster upgrades, spending big in free agency and investing heavily in the draft.

Josh Metellus News / A to Z Sports / June 6

Vikings S Josh Metellus has earned an extension, but coming to terms could prove difficult thanks to his unique skill set

The Minnesota Vikings have done two things really well under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Sign players to contracts at a value Reward players who have earned more money Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkey is the perfect example of that.

Stephon Gilmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 5

Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Stephon Gilmore

Stephon Gilmore has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for a long time. After five quality years to start his career in Buffalo, Gilmore broke out with the Patriots.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Vikings legend Jim Marshall dies at age 87

Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall died on Tuesday following a lengthy hospitalization, the team announced. He was 87 years old. Marshall spent the bulk of his 20-year NFL career as a defensive end with Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / June 3

Minnesota Vikings release statement on death of Jim Marshall

The NFL community lost a Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl defensive end this Tuesday. Former Minnesota Vikings star Jim Marshall has passed away at the age of 87.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / June 3

Vikings great Jim Marshall dies at 87

Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, an ironman who started 270 consecutive games and played 20 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 87. A defensive lineman on the legendary "Purple People Eaters" front four, Marshall holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / June 3

Vikings legend Jim Marshall dies at 87

Jim Marshall, whose ironman streak remains the standard for NFL defenders, has died. He was 87. The Vikings announced the longtime defensive end’s passing. Marshall had been hospitalized for a lengthy period, according to the team.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 4

Jim Marshall was HOF talent unfairly defined by a mistake

Jim Marshall was Hall of Fame talent unfairly defined by a mistake

The Vikings announced on Tuesday that former defensive lineman Jim Marshall died at 87 following a lengthy hospitalization.

The Vikings legend dies at 87

Minnesota Vikings release statement on death of Marshall

'Tough as nails': Brett Favre pays tribute to Vikings icon Marshall

Ohio State mourns loss of one of its best and defining players of Woody Hayes' era

Jonathan Bullard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2

Saints Hosting Veteran DL Jonathan Bullard For Visit

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Saints are hosting former Vikings DL Jonathan Bullard for a free agent visit on Monday. Bullard, 31, is a former third-round pick by the Bears out of Florida in 2016.