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Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense

Credit: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Minnesota Gophers football season is over, meaning PJ Fleck and his coaching staff are out on the recruiting trail, trying to add talent for future Golden Gophers squads. Every day, this time of year, college football coaches are crisscrossing the country trying to convince high… Continue reading Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense

Vikings projected to cut former 2022 2nd-round pick during off-season

The Minnesota Vikings are near the top of the NFL in salary cap space this off-season. For the first time in several seasons, they could be big players in spending money on free agents to address some much-needed roster holes. After the devastating final two losses to the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams ended… Continue reading Vikings projected to cut former 2022 2nd-round pick during off-season

Jim Lederman, Voice of the Vikings, Passes Away – Winthrop Transcript

By Cary Shuman Jim Lederman, the legendary “Voice of the Vikings” for decades and a sportswriter for the Winthrop Sun Transcript, died Tuesday at his home in Winthrop following a brief illness. He was 81. Jim Lederman. Lederman was the well-known public address announcer at Winthrop High School football games at Miller Field. He loved… Continue reading Jim Lederman, Voice of the Vikings, Passes Away – Winthrop Transcript

Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others

FILE – This is a 2024 photo of Khyree Jackson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Monday, June 3, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo, File) UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A woman was indicted Thursday in the July 6 car crash… Continue reading Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others

Vikings’ Senior Bowl Secrets – Daily Norseman

In this episode of ‘The Real Forno Show,’ Tyler Forness, along with producer Dave Stefano, dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ prospects for the 2025 Senior Bowl. With live reports and insightful analysis, they dissect the key players to watch and what it all means for the Vikings’ future. If you’re a Vikings fan or… Continue reading Vikings’ Senior Bowl Secrets – Daily Norseman

3 Vikings Didn’t Meet Their Expectations

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings had experienced an entertaining regular season with a 14-2 record through 16 games before the entire operation fell apart. A disappointing loss in the regular season finale in Detroit cost the franchise a division title and the automatic first-round bye week, and the lone playoff game was a… Continue reading 3 Vikings Didn’t Meet Their Expectations

2024 Vikings Position Recap: Tight Ends

Oliver caught two of his three touchdowns in Minnesota’s first seven games, and Mundt caught at least two passes in five of Minnesota’s first six. Hockenson completed his comeback and returned to action in Week 9 (Oliver caught five passes for 58 yards and a score that night, by the way), opening his sixth pro… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Tight Ends

Debating the Vikings and Twins; explaining the NFL franchise tag

Introduction: Host Michael Rand isn’t interested in style points. Did the Wolves win against a depleted Dallas squad? Yes. That’s all you need to know, even if it did take uncharacteristically huge games from Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels. All wins are good wins. 8:00: Daily Delivery debate with La Velle E. Neal III on… Continue reading Debating the Vikings and Twins; explaining the NFL franchise tag

Vikings Tight End Picked Up by NFC Rival for Possible Playoff Activation

Credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK The Minnesota Vikings started the 2024 season without starting tight end T.J. Hockenson. He was still recovering from a knee injury after a dirty hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. Kevin O’Connell was forced to piece the position together until he was active. Josh… Continue reading Vikings Tight End Picked Up by NFC Rival for Possible Playoff Activation