A New Chapter UnfoldsJonathan Allen has transitioned from a long tenure with his former team to embrace a lucrative $40 million opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings. His move comes after eight seasons in the league and marks a significant turning point in his professional journey. Allen’s perspective on the business aspects of the NFL underscores… Continue reading Jonathan Allen embraces fresh $40M opportunity with Vikings after grateful exit from Commanders and eager reunion with Kevin O’Connell
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Jonathan Allen Clears Stance on Reuniting with Kevin O’Connell & Reveals Feelings About Vikings DC
The newly minted Vikings DTackle isn’t just swapping jerseys—he’s rewriting his legacy. Fresh off a three-year, $60M deal with Minnesota, Jonathan Allen’s here to sack quarterbacks, drop wisdom, and prove that loyalty ain’t dead—it’s just wearing purple. Let’s rewind the tape. 2017: Rookie Allen, drafted 17th overall by Washington, bags his first sack chasing down… Continue reading Jonathan Allen Clears Stance on Reuniting with Kevin O’Connell & Reveals Feelings About Vikings DC
Jonathan Greenard & Brian O’Neill’s Chemistry Helps NFC at Pro Bowl Skills Challenge
Satisfying Catches presented by SNICKERS | Winner: NFC Justin Jefferson got his shot in “Satisfying Catches,” a competition for the league’s top pass catchers. This year’s challenge started with one-handed catches, followed by “mascot hands” (or as Jefferson called them, “Hulk hands”) and then a diving catch. If a player failed to execute the latter,… Continue reading Jonathan Greenard & Brian O’Neill’s Chemistry Helps NFC at Pro Bowl Skills Challenge
Jonathan Greenard opens up about upsetting end to Vikings 2024 season
To say Jonathan Greenard had some massive shoes to fill in his first season with the Minnesota Vikings would be quite an understatement. After nine years together, the Vikings made the decision to move on from longtime pass rusher Danielle Hunter during the 2024 offseason, and they brought in Greenard during free agency as his… Continue reading Jonathan Greenard opens up about upsetting end to Vikings 2024 season
Dallas Turner’s Rookie Season Enhanced by Lessons from Jonathan Greenard & Andrew Van Ginkel
Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores, who was named Thursday as one of five finalists for The Associated Press’ Assistant Coach of the Year, said dropping into pass coverage was “something we’ve worked on throughout the course of the season.” “I think [assistant coaches Mike] Pettine and Imarjaye [Albury, Sr.] have done a great job with… Continue reading Dallas Turner’s Rookie Season Enhanced by Lessons from Jonathan Greenard & Andrew Van Ginkel
Vikings’ Jonathan Bullard: Starts all 17 games for first time
Bullard finished the 2024 season with 41 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across 17 regular-season contests. The 31-year-old defensive tackle started all 17 games for the first time in his career and has developed into a quality defensive lineman in his three years with Minnesota after bouncing around the league… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Bullard: Starts all 17 games for first time
Vikings Sign Jonathan Harris to Practice Squad
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of defensive lineman Jonathan Harris to their practice squad. To make room for Harris, the Vikings released cornerback Kelvin Joseph from the practice squad. Harris originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears following the 2019 NFL Draft out of… Continue reading Vikings Sign Jonathan Harris to Practice Squad
Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
For the third straight year, a Vikings edge rusher has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month at least once. Greenard, the Vikings’ highest-paid defender after signing a four-year, $76 million deal in March, was also playing through an illness that left him gassed before a final fourth down, leading to coach Kevin O’Connell’s… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Why Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard has earned a place among NFL’s top pass rushers
EAGAN, Minn. — NFL fans know pass rushers such as Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons and T.J. Watt. They haunt quarterbacks. They look like cartoon characters. They decide games. They get paid the big bucks. Their sack celebrations make highlight reels. You buy their jerseys, play with them in “Madden” and salivate when your team drafts… Continue reading Why Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard has earned a place among NFL’s top pass rushers
Jonathan Gannon’s decision-making costs Arizona Cardinals in loss to Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Cardinals had a chance to beat a Super Bowl contender on the road. They had a chance to send the Vikings to a soul-searching loss. They had a chance to maintain pace atop the NFC West. It’s not so much that they didn’t have the chance. It’s that they didn’t try. Three… Continue reading Jonathan Gannon’s decision-making costs Arizona Cardinals in loss to Minnesota Vikings