It sounds like veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was not expecting the Atlanta Falcons to draft a quarterback with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, which…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has to be thrilled with the developments among top receivers around the league. Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles signed three of the premier receivers in the league to what at the time were record-setting contracts.
Dallas Turner was projected as a top 10 NFL Draft pick, but he fell to No. 17 overall. His drop to the Minnesota Vikings fuels him to prove those who passed on him wrong.
The Minnesota Vikings are poised to embark on a new era of their franchise, having strategically retooled their offense during the 2024 NFL Draft. With the departure of Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings faced a significant quarterback question, prompting them to take decisive action in the draft.
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Your 90-man Vikings roster heading into OTAs
The J.J. McCarthy Effect is real (maybe)
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If last year is any indication, that is
Because the National Football League has done a pretty masterful job of turning itself into a year-round entity, we now have another event to look forward to when the league releases its 2024 schedule on Thursday. If last year is any indication, however, fans of the Minnesota Vikings will have at least one piece of their schedule in place before then.
Last season, the league announced the dates and times of the games...
Here are three moves the Minnesota Vikings must make ahead of the 2024 season.
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Then again, it might not be
After the Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick in last weekend’s NFL Draft, one of the points that people made about him was the fact that he wins a lot. He was incredibly successful in high school and had a 27-1 record as the starter at Michigan in his two years as the starter. Now, you can talk about whether or not wins are a quarterback stat, but a curious...
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Who is on the team as things stand right now?
We are a full week removed from the 2024 NFL Draft and the Minnesota Vikings will be starting their offseason program in just a couple of weeks. Since that’s coming up, we wanted to take a minute or two to reset all the names on the roster as we head into the portion of the offseason where there isn’t quite as much activity.
Here is the full list of players on the Vikings’ current 90-man roster....
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a lot of picks in the NFL Draft a couple weeks ago, after a few different trades landed them JJ McCarthy, Dallas Turner and ZERO day-two selections.
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What do our fans think?
We’ve got the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey that we put up a few days ago, so let’s take a look at what our readers think of what the Minnesota Vikings did in last week’s NFL Draft.
The first question that we asked was a simple one: Were the Vikings “winners” or “losers” in the 2024 NFL Draft? The consensus was pretty overwhelming.
Of those who responded to our poll, 94% of them said that the...
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A deep dive into the Vikings’ new kicker
With the 203rd pick (sixth-round) in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Will Reichard, kicker, Alabama. Reichard was ranked 283rd on the consensus board and the second-ranked kicker.
Top-Line AssessmentThe Vikings have been looking for a consistent, reliable kicker for as long as I can remember. Greg Joseph, whose contract ended after last season and the Vikings did not pursue in free...
The Minnesota Vikings will head into training camp Kirk Cousins-less for the first time since the 2017 season. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are expected to compete for the starting job, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall also in the mix.
The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era this offseason after moving on from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins, who spent the last six seasons with the Vikings, signed a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Minnesota selected Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy with the No.
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Sam Monson on the Vikings Draft
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The Minnesota Vikings did all they could to draft JJ McCarthy as they were sure of him being their next franchise quarterback. A player who can develop and eventually win the Super Bowl.
The Vikings GM recently commented on the future of the team's star wideout.
The Minnesota Vikings find themselves at a crossroads as they gear up for the upcoming NFL season. After missing out on the playoffs last year, the team faces both challenges and opportunities, with a potent offense and the promise of a rookie quarterback.