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Former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase battle for the NFL receiving crown – Star Tribune

Former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase battle for the NFL receiving crown  Star Tribune Justin Jefferson’s message to Ja’Marr Chase: ‘You can’t count me out yet’  Sports Illustrated Vikings star Justin Jefferson wants to catch Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase  St. Paul Pioneer Press Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase could make history in 2024  Vikings Wire Ja’Marr Chase,… Continue reading Former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase battle for the NFL receiving crown – Star Tribune

Vikings’ Pat Jones: Past knee issue

Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday’s practice. The Pittsburgh product missed the Vikings’ Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, but Friday’s full practice suggests he’s now recovered from the issue. With Jones back to full health, he’s expected to serve as Minnesota’s top backup edge rusher in a… Continue reading Vikings’ Pat Jones: Past knee issue

Bears @ Vikings: Friday Injury Report

The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears have issued their second injury reports of the week leading up to their Monday night matchup. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings CB Stephon Gilmore, Hamstring, DNP (did not practice) OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, Hip, Full RB Aaron Jones Sr., Back, Full OLB Pat Jones II, Knee, Full TE Josh… Continue reading Bears @ Vikings: Friday Injury Report

Vikings legend Randy Moss announces he’s recovering from cancer

Hall of Famer and legendary Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss has cancer, he announced in a live Instagram broadcast on Friday. He recently underwent a successful procedure and spent six days in the hospital. Moss is set to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment in the near future, but he expressed confidence that he’s in… Continue reading Vikings legend Randy Moss announces he’s recovering from cancer

Vikings Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis

On Friday, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking Randy Moss announced on Instagram that he was diagnosed with cancer. During his Instagram Live session, the Vikings legend proudly proclaimed he was “cancer free” following a procedure after a six-hour procedure six days ago in Charlotte. Moss provided details of the procedure and… Continue reading Vikings Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis

Mulling the Vikings playoff opponents and the Sam Darnold question

None of those teams would be a walkover, particularly since they would have the home-field advantage, but let’s say the Vikings would probably prefer not to play the Rams (a proven team that already beat them once this season) or Tampa Bay (strong interior pass rush and underlying stats that suggest they are better than… Continue reading Mulling the Vikings playoff opponents and the Sam Darnold question

Vikings Could Bring an Aging Star to Minnesota

Nov 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are cruising this season, registering a strong but unexpected 11-2 record in… Continue reading Vikings Could Bring an Aging Star to Minnesota

Are the Minnesota Wild Regression Proof? – Minnesota Wild

After Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Minnesota Wild are tied for second in the NHL with 42 points and two games in hand over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.  It’s fun to see the Wild find early success, but Wild fans have seen this movie before. Minnesota has been among the league’s best… Continue reading Are the Minnesota Wild Regression Proof? – Minnesota Wild

Colts $3.7 million starter predicted to cut ties with Indy in favor of Vikings

After an injury-plagued start to his NFL career, Julian Blackmon stepped up for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, the final year of his rookie contract. The team’s starting strong safety, Blackmon led the Colts with 88 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups. Those numbers figured to earn Blackmon some looks in free agency, but… Continue reading Colts $3.7 million starter predicted to cut ties with Indy in favor of Vikings