Month: July 2025

Vikings Envisioning Tandem with Aaron Jones, Sr., and Jordan Mason

Kelly, 32, is in as close proximity to the young passer as anyone, and his expertise can’t be overstated. “He’s just such a vet in that he’s seen everything they can give you up front over the years and been in a few different systems, even being in one place,” Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips said… Continue reading Vikings Envisioning Tandem with Aaron Jones, Sr., and Jordan Mason

Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways

EAGAN, Minn. — We’re told not to make too much out of one training camp throw, but this one might be the exception. Saturday. Early in the team period. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy faked a handoff, eyed the defense and curved a pass into a small area near the right sideline where only the receiver, Jalen… Continue reading Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways

🏈Jared Allen’s 136 sacks and fun-loving cowboy style for Chiefs, Vikings have him Hall of Fame-bound

Kansas City Chiefs Jared Allen (69) celebrates a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. Jared Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022.(AP Photo/Dick Whipple, File)(Dick Whipple | AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Allen… Continue reading 🏈Jared Allen’s 136 sacks and fun-loving cowboy style for Chiefs, Vikings have him Hall of Fame-bound

Golden opportunity arrives for Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor (83) completes a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold in a home win over the Packers last season. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Seven months later, Nailor – with only 40 career catches, albeit 30 first downs and seven touchdowns – is doubling down on his claim that he warrants more attention. “For… Continue reading Golden opportunity arrives for Jalen Nailor

Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy’s viral 5-interception video is not what it seems

J.J. McCarthy is in the spotlight at Minnesota Vikings training camp. After missing his entire rookie regular season due to injury, he’s stepping in as the unquestioned starter for a good football team that needs its quarterback to deliver. That creates the potential for a little bit of hysteria, apparently. A video is circulating, claiming… Continue reading Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy’s viral 5-interception video is not what it seems

J.J. McCarthy to Jordan Addison for 60 (again); Vikings Focus on Red Zone

1. McCarthy with a couple of deep shots The biggest, boldest highlight of the day likely to reverberate across the web will be J.J. McCarthy’s deep toss to Jordan Addison for a 60-yard touchdown. (McCarthy and Addison also combined for a 60-yarder on Wednesday to open camp in the Indoor Practice Facility, by the way.)… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy to Jordan Addison for 60 (again); Vikings Focus on Red Zone

Vikings, safety Josh Metellus agree to contract extension through 2028 |

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings safety Josh Metellus has his long-awaited contract extension, keeping him in Minnesota through 2028. Metellus agreed to a three-year extension for $36 million, $25 million of which is guaranteed. The contract has a maximum value of $42 million. “I feel like I embody exactly what we want to build here,” Metellus said… Continue reading Vikings, safety Josh Metellus agree to contract extension through 2028 |

The Wild Need To Put Artemi Panarin On Their Christmas Wishlist – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are still looking for their Christmas miracle on West 7th Street. General manager Bill Guerin should add New York Rangers’ star forward Artemi Panarin to his wishlist. Panarin is more of a trade deadline target, but the Wild could target Panarin sooner than that.  Here’s why Guerin should keep a close eye… Continue reading The Wild Need To Put Artemi Panarin On Their Christmas Wishlist – Minnesota Wild