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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy could be ready for start of offseason program Wed Feb 26, 09:29 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) 'has a chance' to be ready for the start of the team's offseason program in April, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy is set to take over the Vikings this year as their starting quarterback. Sam Darnold did an admirable job for the team in 2024, but they fell short of expectations in the playoffs and he may leave in free agency. McCarthy, their 2024 first-round pick, has been recovering from this knee injury since suffering it during his rookie preseason debut. |
Vikings | Keith Carter lands on his feet in Minnesota Tue Feb 25, 02:18 PM
Former New York Jets offensive line coach/run-game coordinator Keith Carter by the Minnesota Vikings as their new assistant offensive line coach on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Link to story Vikings | Sam Darnold unlikely to be tagged Fri Feb 21, 10:23 AM
Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to receive the franchise tag, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on SportsCenter. 'I'm told that the Minnesota Vikings are open to doing a deal with Sam Darnold,' Fowler said. 'People I've talked to around the league believe that the franchise tag is not the likeliest path that Minnesota would take. That's a high number of around $40 million. So, Minnesota's stance seems to be that they're not going to mortgage the future for Sam Darnold,'
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Vikings | Byron Murphy delays void date on his contract Tue Feb 18, 10:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy and the team mutually agreed to push back the void date on his contract from Tuesday, Feb. 18, to Tuesday, March 11, which is the day before NFL free agency officially begins.
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Vikings | Two RFAs could receive tenders Mon Feb 17, 08:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings restricted free-agent S Theo Jackson and P Ryan Wright could receive the lowest tender offers this offseason, in the opinion of Minneapolis Star Tribune's Ben Goessling.
Link to story Vikings | Retirement an option for Stephon Gilmore Mon Feb 17, 07:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore indicated that he will consider retirement this offseason.
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Vikings | Tag possible for Byron Murphy? Mon Feb 17, 05:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent CB Byron Murphy could be a possible candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert.
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Vikings | MIN, Aaron Jones push back contract void date Sat Feb 15, 11:28 AM
The Minnesota Vikings and RB Aaron Jones mutually agreed to push back the void date on his contract from Monday, Feb. 17, to Tuesday, March 11, which is the day before NFL free agency officially begins.
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Vikings | C.J. Ham undergoes procedure Wed Feb 12, 03:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham (leg) underwent a 'simple procedure' on his leg, according to sources Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison case pushed back Tue Feb 11, 10:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison filed a continuance of his DUI case on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and is now scheduled to have a pretrial hearing on March 12.
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Vikings | MIN may consider tag for Sam Darnold Mon Feb 10, 12:40 AM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold could be a candidate for the franchise tag if the two sides are not able to work out an agreement before the tag deadline, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com notes, with two bad games to wrap the season â€" one with the No. 1 seed on the line and one in the Wild Card round â€" the Vikings seem to be more content to move forward with 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy, who missed all of his rookie season after injuring his knee in the preseason opener against the Raiders. Still, it's not outside the realm of possibility the team could keep both. If they do, it would require franchising Darnold. If that's not how it plays out, the veteran will have plenty of suitors, with the Raiders possibly among the most interested. |
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Vikings | Dalton Risner not expected back Sun Feb 9, 07:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent OG Dalton Risner probably will not re-sign with the Vikings this offseason, in the opinion of WCCO News' Johnny Kahner.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy rehab update Sun Feb 9, 11:50 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is slated to begin football drills in the next few weeks and is likely to be ready when organized team activities get underway in May.
| Footballguys view: We are likely to see McCarthy as the starting quarterback for the Vikings as long as he is medically able to be out there. His dynasty value should start to rise this offseason, with a likely spike coming on March 5 when the Vikings are almost certain to choose to not tag Sam Darnold in an attempt to trade him before he hits free agency. |
Vikings | Sam Darnold likely to get to free agency? Fri Feb 7, 01:46 PM
Minnesota Viking impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold has 'earned the right to be a free agent,' although head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters recently that the team will 'continue to have ongoing dialogue and discussions' with him.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like O'Connell is preparing the Vikings fanbase for Darnold's departure in free agency. There was a report that O'Connell said "Our goal is to win a championship and Sam Darnold is going to be a huge part of it when we do it", but O'Connell said that report was not "100% accurate". It's not clear if the team would get much in a tag and trade deal with teams knowing that they are very high on 2024 first round pick JJ McCarthy and comfortable turning the offense over to him in his second year despite his going down for the season with a knee injury in August last year. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy ahead of schedule Thu Feb 6, 10:22 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and is looking forward to participating in offseason workouts.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Vikings here. McCarthy was their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he missed his entire rookie season due to this knee injury. His fit with Kevin O'Connell will be fun to see develop over the next few years. McCarthy is calm in the pocket, can keep plays alive with his feet, and he's an accurate passer although his arm strength will be something to monitor. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy hopes for chance to compete Wed Feb 5, 04:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said he hopes to receive the chance to compete for the starting quarterback next season.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the knee injury that cut his rookie season short before it started. With Sam Darnold falling apart down the stretch and set to hit free agency, the Vikings should be comfortable turning things over to the 2024 first-round pick. |
Vikings | Sam Darnold bided his time in the pocket in 2024 Sun Feb 2, 04:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold averaged 2.6 seconds in pocket time during the 2024 season, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: If the Vikings don't tag or re-sign Darnold, pay close attention to quality of his offensive line. He has a tendency to "see ghosts" and was exposed by the Lions and Rams pressure-heavy defensive game plans to end the season. |
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Vikings | Sam Darnold had success on play action Sun Feb 2, 03:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold ranked second in the NFL with 1,474 yards on play action passes during the 2024 season.
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Vikings | Head Coach Kevin O'Connell Gets Contract Extension Tue Jan 21, 04:45 PM
The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell was set to enter the final season of his original contract with the club. "Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach -- an innovative play-caller, an excellent communicator, and a strong leader who motivates and connects with his players," Vikings owner/president Mark Wilf said in a team statement. "He has helped establish a culture that positions us for sustained success, and he will continue to set the standard we need as we pursue a championship for Vikings fans." O'Connell said, "It is an absolute honor to continue leading the Minnesota Vikings." Talks are also ongoing with the Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on an extension as the club looks to keep the O'Connell-Adofo-Mensah combo together, Rapoport and Pelissero reported. |
Vikings | Nahshon Wright signs future contract Fri Jan 17, 04:39 PM
Free-agent CB Nahshon Wright signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Minnesota Vikings Friday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jeshaun Jones receives future deal Fri Jan 17, 04:20 PM
Free-agent WR Jeshaun Jones signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Minnesota Vikings Friday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Ambry Thomas signs future deal Thu Jan 16, 06:21 PM
Free-agent CB Ambry Thomas signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Jan. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy nearing end of rehab Thu Jan 16, 02:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) recently returned to on-field training, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Redmond re-signed Thu Jan 16, 12:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings DL Jalen Redmond re-signed with the team on an undisclosed deal Thursday, Jan. 16.
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Vikings | Minnesota signs 13 to future contracts Wed Jan 15, 06:12 PM
Free-agent QB Brett Rypien, RB Zavier Scott, LB Max Tooley, LB Gabriel Murphy, OG Henry Byrd, OT Marcellus Johnson, OT Leroy Watson, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Thayer Thomas, DE Jonathan Harris, DT Travis Bell, CB Kahlef Hailassie and CB Reddy Steward signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Minnesota dispatched in the desert Mon Jan 13, 11:23 PM
The Minnesota Vikings suffered a loss in the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams in a game moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. due to the terrible Southern California wildfires situation. QB Sam Darnold had a disastrous game, completing 25-of-40 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception with 19 rushing yards and a lost fumble, while RB Aaron Jones ended up with 13 rushes for 48 yards and 12 receiving yards on six targets. RB Cam Akers chipped in with 39 rushing yards, while WR T.J. Hockenson had five grabs for a game-high 64 yards and a touchdown. WRs Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson each had team-highs with eight targets, with Jefferson posting five catches and 58 yards, while Addison had three grabs for 29 yards. TE Johnny Mundt had two catches for 28 yards, too. LB Blake Cashman led the way on defense with 11 total stops, five solo tackles, a sack and a QB hit, while LB Ivan Pace Jr. had a game-high seven solo tackles with 10 total stops and two tackles for loss.
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Vikings | Brian O'Neill evaluated for concussion Mon Jan 13, 11:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (concussion) left the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a head injury in the second half. He is being evaluated for concussion.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers ready to play Mon Jan 13, 06:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Vikings | Wild Card Weekend Minnesota Vikings inactives Mon Jan 13, 06:47 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, QB Daniel Jones, OT Walter Rouse and DE Patrick Jones II inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Vikings | Taki Taimani to miss playoff game Mon Jan 13, 05:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Taki Taimani (ankle) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers expected to play Monday Sun Jan 12, 06:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is expected to be ready for the NFC wild-card game Monday, Jan. 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Sunday, Jan. 12 that Akers has been battling an illness, and the team is monitoring the situation.
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Vikings | Jeremy Flax cut from IR Sun Jan 12, 12:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Jeremy Flax (undisclosed) was waived from Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 11.
Link to story Vikings | Sam Darnold off the injury report Sat Jan 11, 05:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice for the third straight day on Saturday, Jan. 11, and was removed from the injury report.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones good to go Sat Jan 11, 05:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, after being limited the two days prior and carries no designation for the wild-card game.
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Vikings | Vikings' final injury report Sat Jan 11, 05:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not take part in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, and was ruled out for the wild-card game. Also, RB Cam Akers (illness) did not practice and is questionable, DL Taki Taimani (ankle) practiced in full but is questionable, S Harrison Smith (rest) and CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) did not take part in practice but carry no designation and RB Ty Chandler (illnes), RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps), QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson beating teams deep Sat Jan 11, 12:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson led the NFL with 47 receptions and 1,106 receiving yards on passes that traveled 10 or more yards in the air.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson is beating teams no matter where it is on the field. The start to his pro career is one of the best (if not THE best) in NFL history. Jefferson has a great connection with QB Sam Darnold, but we have to see what this duo can do in the postseason - and then what happens with Darnold and 2024 first-round QB JJ McCarthy. |
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Vikings | Friday practice report for Vikings Fri Jan 10, 05:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) and RB Ty Chandler (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 10. RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice. QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and DT Taki Taimani (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Full practice for Sam Darnold Fri Jan 10, 05:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones limited again Fri Jan 10, 04:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10.
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Vikings | Dallas Turner struggles in to make impact Thu Jan 9, 10:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Dallas Turner finished his rookie season with three sacks and 12 quarterback pressures.
Link to story Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Jan 9, 06:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9. RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice. QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and DT Taki Taimani (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Sam Darnold takes part in practice Thu Jan 9, 05:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones a limited participant Thu Jan 9, 05:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Vikings | Taki Taimani cleared to practice Thu Jan 9, 01:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings DL Taki Taimani (ankle) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Vikings | Brett Rypien signs with Vikings Thu Jan 9, 12:40 PM
Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Bears) signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 9. Also, free-agent OL Trevor Reid was signed to a Reserve/Future contract.
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Vikings | Daniel Jones signed to main roster Wed Jan 8, 07:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad QB Daniel Jones was signed to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived QB Brett Rypien.
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Vikings | Fabian Moreau on track to play Mon Jan 6, 04:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Fabian Moreau (hip) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Ivan Pace Jr. all over the place Mon Jan 6, 01:34 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. collected a game-high 10 tackles (five solo) and an interception against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson held in check Mon Jan 6, 01:17 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson had two receptions for nine yards versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5. He was targeted eight times.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor posts 53 yards Mon Jan 6, 01:09 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor had three catches (on four targets) for 53 yards versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5.
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