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Former Vikings Defender Joins Mike Zimmer in Dallas
Nick Vigil had a pair of stints with Minnesota. The former Vikings defender originally called the Twin Cities home in 2021. He did, however, pickup work with the 2023 Vikings, as well. Until recently, the veteran was looking for his next gig, but he’s getting a chance with his old boss, Mike Zimmer, who is now the defensive coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys. The word comes courtesy of The Athletic‘s Jon Machota.
Previewing This Week’s Vikings Game: Preseason Week 1 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings officially get their preseason scheduled kicked off this weekend when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders. For both teams, it will be their first real game action since Week 18 of the 2023 regular season as each squad missed out on the playoffs last year. Here is a look at everything you need to know ahead of this first Vikings game of the 2024 preseason.
The Coach’s Advice? “Play With Your Hair on Fire”
A funny saying, to be sure, and yet one that makes some sense. Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels spent some time chatting with the Minnesota media on Wednesday. What was the coach’s advice to players looking to thrive on specials? Play like their hair is on fire. The...
The Vikings’ QB1 Has Been Shining
Right now, the Vikings’ QB1 is Sam Darnold. The veteran journeyman is being leaned on to put together some strong football in the short term as J.J. McCarthy learns and matures. If successful, Darnold can re-enter free agency in 2025 and possibly land a beefy commitment from a QB-needy team. The recent word is that the passer has been playing well.
Questions Answered: Jordan Addison Trade, Preseason Storyline for Vikings, Dalton Risner
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 7th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Jordan Addison Trade, Preseason Storyline for Vikings, Dalton Risner. Also, please note: These are opinion-based...
Jordan Addison Could Disrupt Vikings’ Season
The Minnesota Vikings kick off their 2024 regular season on the road against the New York Giants. Right now, it is possible that star wide receiver Jordan Addison plays in that game. However, he may not be available in the middle of the campaign, and that creates a problem. Jordan...
Can Will Reichard Start Perfectly?
Plenty of things are of interest for the Minnesota Vikings during Week 1 of the preseason. Of course, the quarterback situation will certainly top them all. What Will Reichard can do shouldn’t be far down the list. Can Will Reichard Start Perfectly?. The Minnesota Vikings told John Parker Romo...
2 Former Vikings Work Out for Broncos
The Minnesota Vikings have made 10 roster moves since the start of July, adding new players, waiving existing ones, and sending players to the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP list). 2 Former Vikings Work Out for Broncos. The Denver Broncos have fired up eight such moves, as the NFL’s roster...
An Undercover Confirmation from Vikings Depth Chart Release
Back in the spring, Minnesota Vikings fans wondered which cornerbacks might start for the 2024 club, a debate involving players like Byron Murphy, Shaquill Griffin, Mekhi Blackmon, Akayleb Evans, and Andrew Booth. An Undercover Confirmation from Vikings Depth Chart Release. Murphy always held a CB1 title on the current roster,...
The Vikings’ DT Spot is Careening Toward a Complete Overhaul
Right now, Harrison Phillips is scheduled to be a free agent in 2025. So, too, are many of the others at the Vikings’ DT spot. Take a moment to peruse the current first and second team for the defensive line. Only Jaquelin Roy is under contract next season. Every other player — Phillips, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Bullard, James Lynch, and Jonah Williams — is entering a contract year. Does the 2024 season precede a major overhaul along the defensive line? Will Minnesota finally sink major resources into the position?
“Most Intriguing Player” for Vikings Is a Head-Turner
The Minnesota Vikings are guaranteed to have a new starting quarterback in 4.5 weeks when the team takes the field in Week 1 at the New York Giants. “Most Intriguing Player” for Vikings Is a Head-Turner. That will likely be veteran newcomer Sam Darnold, and according to The 33rd...
Popular Viking Returns to Practice; Still on Roster Bubble
Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine might be back in the nick of time. Popular Viking Returns to Practice; Still on Roster Bubble. Cine battled a lower leg strain as of late, initially causing confusion among Vikings fans because nobody knew why he wasn’t practicing, and the team didn’t update his status until after a few days on the sidelines.
6 Things to Watch for in Vikings’ 1st Preseason Game
The Minnesota Vikings’ preseason is just three days away, as the franchise hosts the Las Vegas Raiders for exhibition football this Saturday. 6 Things to Watch for in Vikings’ 1st Preseason Game. The Raiders are favored to win by 3.5 points — if that can be believed.
Positive Update on One Vikings Injury
Four days ago, the Minnesota Vikings were bitten by another training camp injury as newcomer defensive tackle Jerry Tillery encountered an ailment that seemed grim at the time. Positive Update on One Vikings Injury. Fast forward to Tuesday, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell provided a rosy update on Tillery....
Vikings Could End Bizarre Streak on Saturday
Does it feel like the Minnesota Vikings always lose in the preseason?. It should — the purple team has not won a preseason game in five years. So, when Minnesota hosts the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, a 10-game losing streak is on the line. In fact, the last time the Vikings won a preseason game was the day Donald Trump announced that he’d like the United States to buy Greenland.
Darnold Tops Vikings QB Depth Chart — but No Word on Who Is Playing vs. Raiders on Saturday
Training camp has reached Week 3, which means players’ legs are getting tired, and the preseason opener is coming up. The Vikings were practicing in full pads on Tuesday, the day the team released its first depth chart of the 2024 season. It comes as no surprise that Sam Darnold is listed as the starting quarterback, with J.J. McCarthy or Nick Mullens in the backup spot, followed by Jaren Hall as the fourth quarterback.
Jordan Addison Theories Are Breaking Weird
Jordan Addison caused headaches for the Minnesota Vikings in back-to-back Julys. In July 2023, he was arrested for reckless driving in the Twin Cities, traveling 140 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, an offense he later pleaded down to a misdemeanor. Addison paid his fine and moved on — or so onlookers thought. This July, Addison was arrested near Los Angeles International Airport for suspicion of DUI while asleep in his Rolls-Royce that blocked a lane of freeway traffic.
Popular Vikings DBs Need Big Preseason Performances
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 campaign takes another major step on Saturday when the purple team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason at U.S. Bank Stadium. Popular Vikings DBs Need Big Preseason Performances. Both clubs currently feature QB1 competitions, two of the only teams in the NFL with...
Instead of a Vikings ship, the team needs an Ark
Justin Jefferson once worked a fake hamstring pull into his TD celebration known as The Griddy. Then last season he actually pulled one and missed half the season. It is not good to tempt fate, so it seems, if you consider karma a thing. And now Jefferson appears to recognize that he is working this offseason on trying to prevent another.
Questions Answered: Vikings Depth Chart Surprise, Kwesi and KOC Extensions, QB1 Endorsement
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 6th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Depth Chart Surprise, Kwesi and KOC Extensions, QB1 Endorsement. Also, please note: These are opinion-based...
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