This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and J.J. McCarthy‘s recovery timeline stands… Continue reading Vikings Unlikely To Let Sam Darnold Walk; ‘Significant’ Rehab Work Remains For J.J. McCarthy?
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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell says QB decision is an ‘ongoing process’
The Vikings are almost on the clock. The time to make a decision on how they’ll handle their quarterback position is fast approaching. Whether Minnesota will bring back Sam Darnold or venture forth into the J.J. McCarthy era is the question that looms over everything else on the organization’s to-do list this offseason. Vikings head… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell says QB decision is an ‘ongoing process’
NFC Notes: Jordan Addison Legal Update, Coaching Staff Hires, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Jeff Howe of The Athletic polled 10 NFL personnel executives and coaches on who the top head coaching hires were this offseason, with new Bears HC Ben Johnson finishing tied for the most second-place votes with Raiders HC Pete Carroll. One executive said the following on the fit in Chicago: “I’m still unclear on… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jordan Addison Legal Update, Coaching Staff Hires, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
The list of candidates for the Saints’ defensive coordinator position continues to grow. Daronte Jones has received an interview request, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Jones has worked with the Vikings for the past three years and four overall. His first Minnesota title was that of defensive backs coach, but since 2023 he has worked as the team’s… Continue reading Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
There’s a Harrison Smith Deadline
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images. Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith will either retire this offseason or return for Year No. 14. There’s a Harrison Smith Deadline In theory, he could be released by the Vikings and play for another team, but he probably would’ve pursued that angle by now. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. And thanks to… Continue reading There’s a Harrison Smith Deadline
St. Cloud Area Official Honored Nationally
A Minnesota based high school football officiating crew were named the High School Football Officiating Crew of the Year by the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings and the NFL recognized Pete Cheeley, Patrick Bergquist, Kevin Britt, Dennis Harris and MJ Wagenson for their performance and contributions to the Minnesota State High School League during the 2024… Continue reading St. Cloud Area Official Honored Nationally
AU hockey notebook: Vikings aim to lock up home ice with weekend series against visiting Michigan Tech – Sioux Falls Live
SIOUX FALLS — The home stretch has arrived for the Augustana hockey team, and for at least the next several weeks, it’s time for the team to settle into its home-ice routine. Earlier this season, the Vikings spent a total of 47 days away from their home rink. It was certainly a challenging stretch, but… Continue reading AU hockey notebook: Vikings aim to lock up home ice with weekend series against visiting Michigan Tech – Sioux Falls Live
With the Jets and Aaron Rodgers parting ways, should the Vikings make a call?
Could Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings recapture the same magic Minnesota had with Brett Favre? MINNEAPOLIS — With the news that the New York Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, some Minnesota Vikings fans are already toying with the idea of him throwing on a purple jersey like his former Green Bay predecessor.… Continue reading With the Jets and Aaron Rodgers parting ways, should the Vikings make a call?
Jets broke up with Aaron Rodgers. Vikings shouldn’t be tempted.
Here is the logic and how this situation in 2025 is different from the one the Vikings encountered in 2009 when they eventually signed Favre: Even given all that, if this exact scenario was playing out a year ago when McCarthy was a rookie and before Darnold had signed, bringing in Rodgers (especially if he… Continue reading Jets broke up with Aaron Rodgers. Vikings shouldn’t be tempted.
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Is Your OffSeason Plan?
I think the Vikings are more than likely going to try and bring back Daniel Jones to go with JJ McCarthy. KOC said in an interview that “Darnold has earned the right to go to free agency” or something along those lines. I do think the team does not want to tie up too much… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Is Your OffSeason Plan?