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Both Minnesota Vikings’ 1st Round Draft Picks Could Win Rookie of the Year

Good or bad, the buzz around the newest additions to the Minnesota Vikings’ roster is real. For example, Mel Kiper isn’t the biggest fan of their 2024 NFL Draft class.

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Breaking Down Khyree Jackson

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A deep dive into the Vikings’ newest cornerback

With the 108th pick (fourth-round) in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Khyree Jackson, cornerback, Oregon. He was ranked 100th on the consensus board and the 11th ranked cornerback.

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Jackson is a very long, physical cornerback who is best in press-man coverage. He is also physical and willing in run defense and can be effective as a blitzer. He also has...

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Will J.J. McCarthy Start Right Away? Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 QB Plans Revealed

Okay, the Minnesota Vikings got their guy, but when is J.J. McCarthy going to start at quarterback for the purple and gold? It’s the most popular question following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Underrated detail of Vikings' first round draft trade shows Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is ahead of the game

The Vikings made some good moves during the NFL Draft, but none were better than when they traded up from No. 23 to No. 17 in order to take EDGE Dallas Turner.  The Vikings traded up to get Turner, but they still stole the draft's best edge player.

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Christopher Gates

Watch all of the Vikings’ 2024 Draft Room calls right here

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Big moments for seven young men

We mentioned it briefly a couple of days ago, but this morning the Minnesota Vikings released what is one of the annual highlights of Draft season for our viewing pleasure.

The team has put together their video of the Draft Room calls that they made to each of the seven young men that they selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. It’s always so great to see and hear these moments and it’s pretty great that the team puts them out...

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Vikings To Renew Efforts To Extend Justin Jefferson After Draft

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said they paused contract talks with WR Justin Jefferson during the draft but intend to pick them back up.  “We continue to have great dialogue with their representatives,” Adofo-Mensah said.

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Grading the Vikings 2024 Draft Class: Minnesota lands star QB and pass-rusher early

The Minnesota Vikings had all eyes on them in the 2024 NFL Draft. Known to be eyeing a potential trade-up for a quarterback, most expected a huge move.

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Minnesota Vikings sign undrafted free agent that the rest of the NFL forgot to draft

The 2024 NFL Draft may be over, but there's still plenty of work to be done when it comes to finding hidden gems in the undrafted free agent signing period.

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Minnesota Vikings snatch UDFA deep threat away from Super Bowl contender

The NFL Draft is over, but the undrafted free agent signing period can bring in some hidden gems if a team is diligent enough in finding them. For instance, Kurt Warner, Wes Welker, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Warren Moon, Antonio Gates, and many other great/Hall of Fame-caliber players were UDFAs.

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Mel Kiper Jr Not Impressed by Minnesota Vikings 2024 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper has been in the NFL Draft game longer than Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been alive… and that’s not even me being hyperbolic.

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One way for each Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agent to make the final roster

The Minnesota Vikings wasted absolutely no time filling out the 90-man roster by signing 17 undrafted free agents after the conclusion of the NFL Draft.

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ESPN draft expert says the Minnesota Vikings 'stole' a top-10 player in the NFL Draft and he's right

Everyone was waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings would do in the first round of the NFL Draft. And while they didn't make the blockbuster trade into the top-5 like many thought, they still made not one, but two first-round trades that landed what should be foundational pieces for the foreseeable future in Michigan quarterback J.J.

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Justin Jefferson Rumors: Vikings WR Expected to Get $30M+ Per Season in New Contract

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is expected to collect more than $30 million annually on his next contract, according to ESPN's Jeremy…

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Vikings GM updates Justin Jefferson extension talks

The Vikings have a new franchise passer on the roster, and now that the 2024 draft is in the books, they can turn their focus back to an extension for perhaps the best wide receiver in the league.

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Tracking the Minnesota Vikings' undrafted free agent signings following the 2024 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up the 2024 NFL draft. They selected a total of seven players, but believe it or not, the work isn't done, quite yet.

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Christopher Gates

Vikings officially announce agreements with 17 undrafted free agents

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The roster is now full

Following the 2024 NFL Draft, we had been keeping our Undrafted Free Agency Tracker updated for a while but, unfortunately, I had to step away for a bit. However, the Vikings were kind enough to announce all 17 of the undrafted free agents that they have agreed to terms with while I was away.

So, without any further ado, here is the full list of undrafted free agents signed by the Minnesota Vikings following this...

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Vikings Make it Clear a Justin Jefferson Contract Extension is Happening… and Soon

The Minnesota Vikings have been working on a contract extension with Justin Jefferson for years and that’s not even an exaggeration. In all reality, there’s no legitimate reason why it hasn’t been completed yet, which is why Justin Jefferson trade rumors continue to sprout up at every turn.

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WVU OL Doug Nester Signs as UDFA with Vikings

Despite not being drafted, WVU offensive lineman Doug Nester will receive his chance to make an NFL roster. The Minnesota Vikings signed Nester as an undrafted free agent late Saturday night.

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Vikes GM optimistic on wrapping up Jefferson deal

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said the team continues to make progress on a contract extension with star Justin Jefferson.

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2024 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Levi Drake Rodriguez

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A defensive lineman finishes things off for the Vikings

With their final pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have added a player to the interior of their defensive line, a place that they could use a little more competition.

With the 232nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez from Texas A&M-Commerce.

The Vikings have a serious need on their defensive...

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