Head coach Kevin O’Connell is considered the favorite for Coach of the Year, while quarterback Sam Darnold is up for Comeback Player of the Year, defensive coordinator Brian Flores is a finalist for Assistant Coach of the Year and fullback C.J. Ham is the Vikings’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.… Continue reading Live updates from New Orleans
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Minnesota Timberwolves Attempted Blockbuster Trade for Kevin Durant at Deadline
Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves, with a 28-23 record and battling for a top 5 Western Conference spot, are managing several injuries. With the trade deadline today, there was speculation about potential roster moves. With Julius Randle sidelined for weeks and his performance this season, a major trade seemed unlikely. As the 2… Continue reading Minnesota Timberwolves Attempted Blockbuster Trade for Kevin Durant at Deadline
Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
It’s an understatement to say the Minnesota Vikings roster could look very different next season. The team has 23 players set to become free agents. Ten of them played more than 50 percent of the snaps in 2024. Once the Vikings brass irons out its plans at quarterback, its attention will turn to filling out… Continue reading Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?
Already this week, I’ve received emails from a reader/podcast listener asking if the Vikings would consider using their franchise tag on cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and another querying whether I’m “hearing anything about the Vikings plans for upgrading the offensive line.” Those are good and specific questions, as is the watercooler chatter about what the… Continue reading Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?
Vikings projected $124 million breakout star urged to leave Minnesota for Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings could have as many as 10 starters from the 2024 season hit free agency, and at the top of that list is quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold’s next contract will be one of the major dominoes to fall across the NFL over the next month. If the veteran leaves Minnesota for a rich,… Continue reading Vikings projected $124 million breakout star urged to leave Minnesota for Raiders
Justin Jefferson plays both sides of Vikings’ Darnold/McCarthy QB decision
To no one’s surprise, the Vikings’ quarterback situation has come up a few times as Justin Jefferson has made his Super Bowl week media rounds down in New Orleans. And to no one’s surprise, Minnesota’s superstar has played both sides, expressing that he’ll do his thing on the field no matter who’s throwing him the… Continue reading Justin Jefferson plays both sides of Vikings’ Darnold/McCarthy QB decision
Former Vikings QB jokes about lone Pro Bowl selection
Teddy Bridgewater wasn’t known for prolific stats in his two seasons as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. He only threw for 6,150 yards and 28 touchdown passes in 29 games from 2014-15 before a catastrophic knee injury weeks before the 2016 season derailed his career. Although his stats weren’t great, Bridgewater did receive a Pro… Continue reading Former Vikings QB jokes about lone Pro Bowl selection
Jets hire former Vikings GM Rick Spielman in front office overhaul
NEW ORLEANS – Rick Spielman is sticking around with the Jets. The former Vikings general manager, who assisted with the Jets search for a new general manager and head coach, has been hired as a senior football adviser by the Jets, he announced on the “With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast” from CBS… Continue reading Jets hire former Vikings GM Rick Spielman in front office overhaul
Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman joining Jets’ front office
Rich CiminiFeb 6, 2025, 11:32 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York… Continue reading Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman joining Jets’ front office