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Is Jalen Nailor Really Going to Be the Guy?

Drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jalen Nailor has a chance to be something of a savior from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft for the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Have a Frontrunner for WR3

The Minnesota Vikings have a handful of TBDs (to be determines) via roster spots at training camp and in the preseason, and none is arguably more noteworthy than WR3.

Vikings Defender Tabbed for 2024 Break Out Season

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. stole all rookie headlines in Minneapolis last year, but almost quietly, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon performed wonderfully for a first-year defender, too.

Vikings Projected Starters in 2024 | Post-Minicamp

Minnesota Vikings training camp minicamp is about 5.5 weeks away, as the club concluded minicamp last week. The following is an early peek at what a 53-man roster might look like, featuring starters on offense and defense.

Minnesota's Justin Jefferson Speaks Highly Of Rookie QB JJ McCarthy

Fresh off of a new four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Justin Jefferson recently met with the media to discuss a wide range of topics.

Vikings Sitting Pretty in One Big Area

Get ready for the new normal and a complete change of pace for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s the element of cap space, and the Vikings have it this summer, in 2025, and beyond.

Vikings HC (Kind Of) Names MIN’s Starting QB

As expected, Sam Darnold is the lead contender to be Minnesota’s QB1. Kevin O’Connell is responsible for deciding who becomes the team’s starter after Kirk Cousins took his talents down to Georgia.

The J.J. McCarthy Controversy Is Dumb

It started with one tweet from a shadowy Twitter account that folks trust. On June 11th, a social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted this: The account has tweeted accurate information in the past, so its track record caused NFL media to run with the legitimacy of a would-be McCarthy holdout if his alleged demands aren’t met.

Matthew Coller: A post-offseason program Vikings 53-man roster projection

Where everyone on the Minnesota Vikings ends the offseason program (OTAs/minicamp) works as the starting point for each player in training camp. Much will change during those dog days of summer but that doesn’t stop us from looking at how the roster might shake out if they had to cut down to 53 right now.

The 3 Rookies Who Could Start for Vikings in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed these seven rookies to the organization at the end of April: R1: J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan) R1: Dallas Turner (EDGE, Alabama)

6 Players Entering Final Season with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings embark on training camp in six weeks and are less than three months away from the start of the regular season. The team finished 7-10 in 2023 and will hope to improve on that mark with some combination of Sam Darnold and J.J.

83 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 83

With 83 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 83, including Mike Tice.

7 Vikings with Make-or-Break Seasons Afoot

The Minnesota Vikings concluded minicamp last week and have six weeks off until training camp. The club is expected to win around seven games in 2024 — coincidentally the same forecast from oddsmakers at this time last year.

The 4 Vikings Players with Best Value

The Minnesota Vikings kick off training camp in about six weeks after concluding organized team activities and minicamp. An aura of change surrounds the team after Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left via free agency three months ago, with the notable additions of quarterbacks J.J.

Purple Rumor Mill: Rookie Turning Heads, Vikings’ Trade Competition, Garrett Bradbury

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

3 position groups on the Vikings that need added depth

Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports The Vikings are just over two months away from playing actual football games. We are officially in the slowest part of the offseason, as OTAs and mandatory minicamp are now behind us.

Vikings To Draft And Fade In 2024

With the Minnesota Vikings in a transitional period heading into the 2024 season, there’s a lot of uncertainty not just from real football but in the land of fantasy football as well.

Rams contacted Jets, Vikings about Round 1 tradeup

Known for trading first-round picks for veteran talent since returning to Los Angeles, theRamsfinally used their allotted selection on a college performer this year by drafting Florida State’s Jared Verseat No.

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Former Vikings’ GM Gets Honest About Justin Jefferson’s Skill

This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings bid adieu to four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, as he elected to join the Atlanta Falcons on a lucrative new contract.

Vikings are making major move with former first-round pick

The Minnesota Vikings are changing things up across the board on offense.

How the Vikings Use Undrafted Free Agency to Their Advantage

With his third offseason in Minnesota finalized and ready to compete on the field, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has had a knack for making splashes in undrafted free agency.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addresses financial approach

A few major roster-building decisions have been made this offseason, including the recent monster investment made in receiver Justin Jefferson.