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Leadership from the Sidelines Will Be Vikings’ Key
When the Minnesota Vikings take the field for the first time in 2024, they will do so with something they haven’t had in years. Coaching continuity. Leadership from the Sidelines Will Be Vikings’ Key. Kevin O’Connell has been the Minnesota Vikings head coach for the previous two seasons,...
VikingsTerritory’s 53-Man Roster Projection | Pre-Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings training camp begins on Sunday, with rookies arriving in Eagan. Veterans show up on Tuesday, July 23rd. VikingsTerritory’s 53-Man Roster Projection | Pre-Training Camp. About 20 men left the club via free agency or remain available on the open market, headlined by quarterback Kirk Cousins to the...
Questions Answered: The “Out of Nowhere Guy,” Jaren Hall, J.J. McCarthy’s Impact
Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we’ll try to keep that to a minimum. Q: Like K.J. Osborn a few years ago, who’s one Vikings player you predict to show up out of nowhere this season?. Answer:...
These Are the Vikings’ 20 New Players on Defense
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season begins in New York on September 8th, also known as 52 days from now. These Are the Vikings’ 20 New Players on Defense. This offseason, the club said goodbye to approximately 20 players, marking the final chapter of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s competitive rebuild.
This … Is the Vikings’ Deepest Roster Spot
The NFL regular season kicks off in precisely seven weeks, with the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 1 assignment at the New York Giants just 52 days away. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah orchestrated an offseason stuffed to the gills with change, completing his competitive rebuild process that spanned about two years.
The 5 Best Rookie Seasons in Vikings History
The Minnesota Vikings have two rookies this season with lofty expectations — quarterback J.J. McCarthy and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, both selected in Round 1 three months ago. The 5 Best Rookie Seasons in Vikings History. Six Vikings players have won Rookie of the Year since 1961, and all...
6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents
Minnesota Vikings training camp kicks off this Sunday, with all rookies reporting to Eagan. Veterans arrive on Tuesday, July 23rd. 6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents. The 2024 offseason is in the rearview, and the Vikings added about 40 new players. Over 23 from the 2023 roster...
Vikings Rookie Gets “Under the Radar” Recognition
The Minnesota Vikings welcomed seven new rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft and approximately 17 more from undrafted free agency this offseason. Vikings Rookie Gets “Under the Radar” Recognition. And according to Bleacher Report, UDFA outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy is flying under the radar with training camp just...
Do 2 Punters for Vikings Mean No Punters?
One thing the Minnesota Vikings absolutely cannot afford to do is punt on their 2024 season. With Sam Darnold under center and eyes on bringing J.J. McCarthy along, they simply can’t tank for a draft pick. Kicking news is never sexy, but does the Vikings employing two punters currently mean they may not have one in either?
6 Current Vikings Players Selected in UFL Draft
The 2024 UFL Draft occurred on Wednesday, consisting of players eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft but went undrafted. The event featured 80 picks among eight teams, and the 2025 UFL season will begin next spring. Along the way, six current players from Minnesota’s roster found tentative homes. Put simply,...
A Sure Sign that J.J. McCarthy is Firmly Viewed as a Backup in Minnesota
J.J. McCarthy could be the Week 1 starter, but it would be a major surprise if that’s how things turned out. At 21, McCarthy has a lot of runway to figure things out. Plus, the simple fact that the Vikings tossed over a $10 million commitment to Sam Darnold — alongside no shortage of praise in these past weeks and months — suggests that the veteran is firmly in the lead. Another critical factor, though, is that McCarthy barely got any work at all with Justin Jefferson.
Questions Answered: Trade Preference, Vikings Free Agent Signing, Over or Under
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 17th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Trade Preference, Vikings Free Agent Signing, Over or Under. Also, please note: These are opinion-based...
Texans Sign Former Vikings Player
The Houston Texans love former Minnesota Vikings players. Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Case Keenum, and Kris Boyd can attest. Houston made former ex-Vikings offensive guard Chris Reed the latest this week, adding the veteran lineman from free agency with training camp right around the bend. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson tweeted Tuesday,...
ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes of the 2000s List Includes You Know Who
This week, Randy Moss endorsed J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings’ QB1 to start the season, claimed his old ballclub should run the football more efficiently, and instructed Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams to chase Super Bowl rings for the rest of his career. ESPN’s Top 100...
One Source Thickens the Plot on Vikings QB1 Battle
Darnold or McCarthy? That was a May talking point and question among Minnesota Vikings fans — later all but shot down by the team’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, in June. One Source Thickens the Plot on Vikings QB1 Battle. O’Connell said at minicamp, “We haven’t had to...
The Vikings’ Next WR3 Might Currently Play for the Houston Texans
Depending on one’s perception, the Minnesota Vikings will embark on the 2024 season with a significant question mark at WR3. The Vikings’ Next WR3 Might Currently Play for the Houston Texans. The frontrunners to win the assignment are Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor, and Trent Sherfield after the third...
Former Vikings GM Has New Twist on Team’s QB Battle
At the top of the ticket for the Minnesota Vikings’ upcoming quarterback battle, most predict Sam Darnold, the veteran, will prevail over J.J. McCarthy, the rookie, at least to start the season. Former Vikings GM Has New Twist on Team’s QB Battle. But after those men, Minnesota will...
T.J. Hockenson Was Almost Traded Elsewhere 2 Years Ago
It was almost the Miami Dolphins. T.J. Hockenson Was Almost Traded Elsewhere 2 Years Ago. That’s the word from Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, who revealed Miami as his oh-so-close trade destination in 2022. Minnesota landed Hockenson at the trade deadline that season, but evidently not before some wheeling and dealing between the Detroit Lions and Dolphins.
Randy Moss Has Advice for Current Star WR
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and Hall of Famer Randy Moss chatted at length with Kay Adams this week — and wasn’t shy. Among a quarterback endorsement for the Vikings, offensive advice for his former team, and thoughts on Joe Burrow possibly remaking his infamous touchdown celebration, Moss offered advice to superstar wideout Davante Adams: start chasing Super Bowl rings.
The 5 Biggest Problems Facing the 2024 Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have some milestones ahead: four days before training camp, 24 days until the preseason, and 53 separate the team between now and Week 1 at the New York Giants. The 5 Biggest Problems Facing the 2024 Vikings. The purple team is slated to win about seven games...
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