The Minnesota Vikings had a very successful 2024 season on both sides of the ball. However, with that success comes the risk of losing coaches and coordinators as other teams look to improve in the offseason. While the team didn’t lose either coordinator, they have lost one key assistant this offseason, and they may yet… Continue reading Saints request interview with Vikings assistant for vacant DC role
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No. 8 Vikings Down Sioux Falls in Thursday Action
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana wrestling lit up the Elmen Center crowd on Thursday night, taking down the University of Sioux Falls Cougars in convincing fashion, 37-6, on Senior Night. The win pushes the Vikings to 9-8 overall and 6-2 in conference action while the Cougars drop to 6-11… Continue reading No. 8 Vikings Down Sioux Falls in Thursday Action
Vikings Unlikely To Let Sam Darnold Walk; ‘Significant’ Rehab Work Remains For J.J. McCarthy?
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?
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?