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Aaron Jones, Cam Akers face offseason uncertainty with the Vikings
Cam Akers played 12 games with the Vikings this season after being traded from the Texans. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) The Vikings have some revamping to do in their run game after a season where they struggled to create consistency in their rushing attack. They finished in the bottom half of the league in… Continue reading Aaron Jones, Cam Akers face offseason uncertainty with the Vikings
Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Every offseason comes with an immediate rush of questions and concerns as teams look to improve their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings’ secondary will be at the front of the queue in the coming months. Minnesota’s secondary was the tightest-knit group on the roster last year. That’s interesting, considering the wide net of characters, many new… Continue reading Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator. Through his first three seasons with the Vikings, O’Connell has a 34-17… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
The Vikings have numerous decisions to make on players hitting free agency this offseason. They also could take action on a few players going into the final year of their contracts in order to keep them from becoming free agents in March of 2026. Last year, the Vikings got contract extensions done with stars Christian… Continue reading Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
2024 Vikings Position Recap: Running Backs
2.4 – How many yards before contact per attempt that Jones averaged, which settled slightly beneath the league average of 2.5. Fourteen running backs and nine quarterbacks fared better. Akers, who rushed 40 times for Houston and 64 for Minnesota, averaged 2.2 yards. Chandler, a non-qualifier, averaged 2.3. 38.9% – Akers ranked fifth in the… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Running Backs
Does the Cost Of Re-Signing Byron Murphy Jr. Outweigh the Cost Of Letting Him Go?
Every starter for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings secondary is a free agent this coming offseason, and the position group would still be a relative need if that weren’t the case. Josh Metellus is the only defensive back under contract who played meaningful snaps this season, and he played as much nickel linebacker as he did… Continue reading Does the Cost Of Re-Signing Byron Murphy Jr. Outweigh the Cost Of Letting Him Go?
Vikings’ $42 Million Star Breaks Silence on Uncertain Future
Getty Vikings safety Cam Bynum Approaching free agency for the first time in his career, Minnesota Vikings safety Cam Bynum does not know what the future holds. The former 2021 fourth-round pick had a breakout season as part of a Vikings defense that finished fifth in points allowed. He played the third-most snaps on defense,… Continue reading Vikings’ $42 Million Star Breaks Silence on Uncertain Future
Draper’s Career Night Leads NDSU Women’s Basketball Past South Dakota, 72-53
Next Game: North Dakota 1/25/2025 | 1 p.m. WDAY Xtra Bison 1660 Jan. 25 (Sat) / 1 p.m. North Dakota VERMILLION, S.D. – Abbie Draper netted a career-high 29 points to help guide the North Dakota State women’s basketball team to a 72-53 win over South… Continue reading Draper’s Career Night Leads NDSU Women’s Basketball Past South Dakota, 72-53
Vikings Star Cam Bynum Opens Up on Free Agency Uncertainty
Vikings safety Cam Bynum, facing free agency for the first time, expressed uncertainty about his future with the team. After a standout season, Bynum is projected to receive a three-year, $42.8 million contract as a top free agent safety. However, with the Vikings needing to replace five starters in their secondary, committing significant funds to… Continue reading Vikings Star Cam Bynum Opens Up on Free Agency Uncertainty