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
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Ex-Viking Admits Immaturity, Wants Back in NFL
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Former Minnesota Vikings Cameron Dantzler played for the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats this season — and now he wants another piece of the NFL. Ex-Viking Admits Immaturity, Wants Back in NFL Dantzler posted on X this week, “I know I was immature and had some growing up to do as a man… Continue reading Ex-Viking Admits Immaturity, Wants Back in NFL
Darnell Mooney back as a full participant as Week 14 prep for Minnesota Vikings continues
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons got wide receiver Darnell Mooney back as a full participant Thursday after he did not participate in Wednesday’s first full practice of Week 14. Mooney’s cause for sitting out Wednesday was listed as “Achille/not injury related — rest,” but the second part of the listing was taken off by… Continue reading Darnell Mooney back as a full participant as Week 14 prep for Minnesota Vikings continues
Vikings star running back Aaron Jones visits Rochester’s Hope Lodge as facility receives 60+ new beds – Post Bulletin
ROCHESTER — On Tuesday, Dec. 3, an NFL star helped herald in a sizable donation to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Rochester: more than 60 new mattresses and bed frames. The Giving Tuesday gift, valued at $240,000, from Sleep Number replaces about half the beds in the guest lodge, where cancer patients and… Continue reading Vikings star running back Aaron Jones visits Rochester’s Hope Lodge as facility receives 60+ new beds – Post Bulletin
Running back Aaron Jones rewards the Vikings’ belief in him
There should be no questioning the Vikings’ belief in Aaron Jones. Or more pointedly, coach Kevin O’Connell’s belief in his 30-year-old running back. Jones had a forgettable start — or forgettable first 3½ quarters — to Sunday’s 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He fumbled twice on four touches in the first quarter. He didn’t… Continue reading Running back Aaron Jones rewards the Vikings’ belief in him
Injured Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will be back this season, KOC says
Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who went on injured reserve with a hamstring issue this week, will return this season, head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday. “Really, really bummed out, but he will be back,” O’Connell said. The Vikings’ hope is that Pace will only have to miss the minimum four games on short-term… Continue reading Injured Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will be back this season, KOC says
Gopher Men's Basketball at Twin Cities All-Star Give Back
Take a look back as Saturday’s Thanksgiving Give Back with Gopher Men’s Basketball alum Willie Burton! Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Good To Have The Big Man Back | Gable Steveson
Gable Steveson returned to Gopher Wrestling with a win by tech fall at NDSU on Friday night. Sign up for daily email updates from …
Gable Steveson Wins First Match Back at Maturi Pavilion
#1 Gable Steveson won by tech fall 20-4 over #7 Taye Ghadiali of Campbell in his first match back at Maturi Pavilion. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
A new running back in Round 1
• Vikings go running back in Round 1: Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins could spark big plays on offense in Minnesota. • CB depth in the third round: Florida State’s Azareye’h Thomas has earned a 77.4 PFF coverage grade in 2024. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF’s Mock Draft Simulator — trade picks and… Continue reading A new running back in Round 1