New England Patriots’ Cornerback Conundrum The New England Patriots are facing a significant challenge in their cornerback lineup, with uncertainty looming over the departure of veteran Jonathan Jones in free agency. While Christian Gonzalez stands out as a formidable young cornerback, the Patriots lack depth and quality in the position. With ample cap room available,… Continue reading New England Patriots eyeing astronomical $88 Million deal for Vikings’ standout Byron Murphy to fortify the vulnerable cornerback zone
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The 5 Best Cornerback Options for Vikings Free Agency
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings have 24 players slated to hit free agency in three weeks, including cornerbacks Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore, and Shaquill Griffin. The 5 Best Cornerback Options for Vikings Free Agency The franchise emphatically needs cornerback help. Free agency is the perfect spot for it. And with free agency 22… Continue reading The 5 Best Cornerback Options for Vikings Free Agency
Could the Vikings target a former 49ers star cornerback in free agency?
The Minnesota Vikings have no cornerbacks under contract for the 2025 season, a rare occurrence for the team to be in any position. Brian Flores and his defense showed how important the secondary is to their success during the 2024 season. Because of this, the offseason will be critical for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the entire… Continue reading Could the Vikings target a former 49ers star cornerback in free agency?
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is healthy and eager for Year 3
Murphy, who made a career-high six interceptions, said he wants to return, but the Vikings might have to meet his asking price to retain the versatile cornerback. Gilmore, 34, said he’s considering retirement for the first time in his 13-year NFL career. Griffin, 29, had two picks as the No. 3 option under Flores. New… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is healthy and eager for Year 3
Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
As the Vikings put the finishing touches on a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern unceremoniously made his NFL debut. Even if came toward the end of a blowout, McGlothern will never forget the feeling of running onto the field for the first time. “It was everything I had… Continue reading Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
Vikings take injured, high-upside cornerback in recent 2025 mock draft
The 11-2 Vikings are thriving right now, but it’s never too early to look toward the future, and their selection in a recent ESPN 2025 mock draft is a fascinating one. Field Yates has Minnesota using the No. 30 overall pick on East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., who has all kinds of talent but… Continue reading Vikings take injured, high-upside cornerback in recent 2025 mock draft
Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore misses another practice
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore continued to sit out of Vikings practice on Thursday, another sign that the former All-Pro defender could miss Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Gilmore is nursing a strained left hamstring suffered last week against Arizona. He was the only Vikings player held out of Thursday’s session since safety Jay Ward, a… Continue reading Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore misses another practice
Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images It has been quite some time since the Minnesota Vikings employed Cam Dantzler. He was cut prior to the 2023 NFL season and took a job with the New Orleans Saints. Since then he’s been completely non-existent and the reasons are a surprise to him as well. Old Minnesota Vikings friend… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work
Vikings sign former second-round pick cornerback to practice squad
The Vikings have signed cornerback Kelvin Joseph to their practice squad, they announced on Wednesday. Joseph is a former second-round pick who was taken 44th overall by the Cowboys in 2021. He appeared in 26 games for Dallas over his first two seasons, but started just three of them and played a total of 332… Continue reading Vikings sign former second-round pick cornerback to practice squad
Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury
Gilmore, the 34-year-old veteran, declined comment after the game. Coach Kevin O’Connell said there’s optimism that Gilmore’s injury won’t be like the hamstring strain that just landed linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve with a minimum four-game absence. “I’m hoping we avoided a longer-term issue there,” O’Connell said. “He was thinking about possibly coming… Continue reading Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury