Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, but it is likely to be without any tag, the sources said. Darnold, 27, blossomed in the Minnesota Vikings’ scheme last season,… Continue reading Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
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Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy’s contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report
Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings will either have to come to a long-term agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy or allow him to hit unrestricted free agency. According to a report from ESPN, the Vikings and Murphy came to a mutual agreement to push back the void date on his current contract to one day before… Continue reading Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy’s contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report
Does the Cost Of Re-Signing Byron Murphy Jr. Outweigh the Cost Of Letting Him Go?
Every starter for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings secondary is a free agent this coming offseason, and the position group would still be a relative need if that weren’t the case. Josh Metellus is the only defensive back under contract who played meaningful snaps this season, and he played as much nickel linebacker as he did… Continue reading Does the Cost Of Re-Signing Byron Murphy Jr. Outweigh the Cost Of Letting Him Go?
Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As the Minnesota Vikings were recently reveling in their 14th victory, a two-point triumph over rival Green Bay that only became secure when Cam Akers made a tricky third down catch, coach Kevin O’Connell was asked in his postgame news conference to elaborate on what he liked about the fifth-year running… Continue reading Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
CB Amik Robertson rewards Detroit Lions’ belief in him with stellar outing vs. Minnesota Vikings
“It’s the reason we signed him, you know,” Campbell said of Robertson. “We were fortunate enough to be able to play against him, had crossover tape last year. He is competitive, he’s as competitive as they come. He doesn’t turn down any challenge, and you know no matter what you can say, ‘Hey, go cover… Continue reading CB Amik Robertson rewards Detroit Lions’ belief in him with stellar outing vs. Minnesota Vikings
Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company
What Sam Darnold is doing this season should not be overlooked or taken for granted. He’s having the type of year that simply doesn’t happen very often. Darnold threw three more touchdown passes in the Vikings’ win over the Seahawks, including an incredible go-ahead strike to Justin Jefferson late in the fourth quarter. He’s helped… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company
Aaron Jones “thankful” Vikings believed in him on a rocky Sunday
Running back Aaron Jones has had issues holding onto the ball in the last few games, but the Vikings did not stop looking his way as they tried to beat the Cardinals on Sunday. Jones fumbled twice early in the game and dropped a potential touchdown pass later in the game, but the Vikings had… Continue reading Aaron Jones “thankful” Vikings believed in him on a rocky Sunday
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
Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
January 16th, 2023. That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points. Bill Guerin handed this… Continue reading Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife thanks him for ‘the best years of my life’ in Instagram tribute to fallen NHL player
The widow of Johnny Gaudreau called her husband “the absolute best dad in the world” and thanked him for “the best years of my life” in two Instagram posts paying tribute to the NHL player who was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car on the eve of his sister’s wedding. “Despite losing… Continue reading Johnny Gaudreau’s wife thanks him for ‘the best years of my life’ in Instagram tribute to fallen NHL player