Patriots Romo made 91.7 percent of his field goal attempts (11-of-12) over his four games for the Vikings this season. Former Vikings kicker John Parker Romo walks onto the field during training camp in Eagan, Minn., July 24, 2024. AP Photo / Craig Lassig The Patriots are signing kicker John Parker Romo to their practice… Continue reading Patriots sign kicker John Parker Romo from Vikings
Category: Minnesota Vikings News
Vikings’ Josh Metellus picks off Falcons’ Kirk Cousins in QB’s return to Minnesota
The football season always goes by way too quickly. It’s mid-December, and we only have a month of the NFL regular season left. Plenty of former Michigan Wolverines are still making an impact late in the regular season to help their respective teams. Let’s lead off this Pro Blue recap with a Michigan safety picking… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Metellus picks off Falcons’ Kirk Cousins in QB’s return to Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Who is the Defensive MVP?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again time to ask our readers some questions about… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Who is the Defensive MVP?
Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold solidified his worth — ‘wherever that may be’ — as an NFL quarterback
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell declined to call quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance Sunday “validation” for his spring signing when asked after a victory over the Falcons. However, McConnell said Monday he’d “envisioned a moment like that” in reference to the eruption of cheers Darnold received as he was shown on the big screen in U.S. Bank… Continue reading Sam Darnold solidified his worth — ‘wherever that may be’ — as an NFL quarterback
Vikings Considered Candidate for Running Back Prospect
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings made a major change to the running back room in back-to-back offseasons. In 2023, the team parted ways with star runner Dalvin Cook, and his past two seasons show that they picked the exact right moment to do that. In March of 2024, one-year starter Alexander Mattison… Continue reading Vikings Considered Candidate for Running Back Prospect
Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner has not had the impact many thought the Alabama product would have after being selected No. 17 overall in the draft by the Vikings. Turner has had limited chances to make an impact on the Vikings’ defense, playing just 202 snaps through 14 weeks. However, with Patrick Jones II injured,… Continue reading Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Vikings’ 2023 Draft Decision Totally Vindicated
Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings own an 11-2 record after 14 weeks, needing just one more win or Los Angeles Rams loss to clinch a trip to the postseason. Vikings’ 2023 Draft Decision Totally Vindicated Operations are humming in Minnesota rather unexpectedly. And after wide receiver Jordan Addison, a product of the 2023… Continue reading Vikings’ 2023 Draft Decision Totally Vindicated
Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can clinch playoff berths this week
Four teams have already clinched playoff berths and four more teams could join them in Week 15. The NFL has released this week’s playoff scenarios and it shows that the Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can all book spots in the tournament. Houston’s path to the playoffs is to beat the Dolphins on Sunday while… Continue reading Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can clinch playoff berths this week
The Sam Darnold CPOY conversation could be heating up again
After the Vikings started the season with a five-game winning streak, a conversation emerged regarding whether quarterback Sam Darnold can be named the 2024 comeback player of the year. In past years, it wouldn’t have been an issue. It went away during a two-game losing streak. Now, after Darnold threw five touchdown passes on Sunday… Continue reading The Sam Darnold CPOY conversation could be heating up again