If the Minnesota Vikings go 3-2 with Sam Darnold to close out the regular season, the quarterback will have won as many games in his first season with the Vikings as he did in all three years with the New York Jets. Darnold is fourth in the NFL in touchdown passes (23), seventh in passer… Continue reading Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play
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Vikings RB Aaron Jones’ Mom Sends Harsh Message on His Benching
Getty Vikings running back Aaron Jones After a string of fumble issues, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones doesn’t need any more hard coaching — his mother Vurgess has that handled and then some. Just days after his 30th birthday, Jones shared his mother’s reaction to him putting the ball on the ground twice against… Continue reading Vikings RB Aaron Jones’ Mom Sends Harsh Message on His Benching
Vikings’ Aaron Jones Explains How He’s Using His Kids to Curb His Fumbling Woes
Aaron Jones has struggled to protect the football of late, so he’s taking matters into his own hands in order to correct his fumbling woes. After recording four fumbles in the last three weeks, Jones joked to reporters that in order to fix the problem, he’s been carrying his children around at home like a… Continue reading Vikings’ Aaron Jones Explains How He’s Using His Kids to Curb His Fumbling Woes
Ex-Vikings & Seahawks WR Sidney Rice Details His Wine Business And Adjusting To Life After The NFL
Ex-Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice details his wine company, “Dossier Wine … [+] Collective.” and adjusting to life in his post-NFL career. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) Getty Images Former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice is having success in his second career as a wine businessman. The former… Continue reading Ex-Vikings & Seahawks WR Sidney Rice Details His Wine Business And Adjusting To Life After The NFL
Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE. Various practices have gone right for the Minnesota Vikings to achieve a 10-2 record through 13 weeks in 2024 — in a season when they were only supposed to win six or seven games. Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster And one standout player isn’t getting quite enough love —… Continue reading Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster
Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
1. Akers has explosive run and block Cam Akers had only four touches Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the running back gave two ideal glimpses into why the Vikings traded for him twice in two years. The plays — a team-high 18-yard run and a blitz pickup on linebacker Kyzir White that allowed Sam… Continue reading Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
Vikings Future QB1 JJ McCarthy Gives Update on His Injury Recovery
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The last time we heard from JJ McCarthy, he was in the Minnesota Vikings locker room back in early September, telling media members how he was feeling, following a meniscus tear and resulting knee repair surgery that ended his rookie season. At the time, things were good, but his recovery hadn’t… Continue reading Vikings Future QB1 JJ McCarthy Gives Update on His Injury Recovery
Vikings fullback C.J. Ham used the words of his grandfather to overcome the loss of his grandfather
Though Ham didn’t have a carry or reception in the game — he was targeted once by quarterback Sam Darnold — his presence was integral in the victory. Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said Tuesday that Ham played “a really, really good football game,” referencing his involvement in 21-personnel (two backs, one tight end) and on… Continue reading Vikings fullback C.J. Ham used the words of his grandfather to overcome the loss of his grandfather
Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP… Continue reading Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says
Rex Ryan Makes His Latest Pitch to Take Over New York Jets
Rex Ryan has made absolutely no secret that he wants another chance at coaching the New York Jets. On Monday, he went on Greeny, an ESPN radio show hosted by Mike Greenberg and made his latest pitch. Ryan, who is an analyst and commentator for ESPN, said he has one accomplishment left as a head… Continue reading Rex Ryan Makes His Latest Pitch to Take Over New York Jets