He told reporters there was “no doubt” in his mind he’d be back in Purple for his seventh NFL season, explaining Minnesota is “where I’ve been my best” both on and off the field. “The culture of this team, the culture of the building, obviously the guys in the locker room. That’s who I’m around… Continue reading Byron Murphy, Jr., Prioritized Return to Vikings as ‘Biggest Goal’ of Offseason
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Aaron Jones, Byron Murphy Jr. discuss return to Minnesota Vikings
Running back Aaron Jones carried a self-described “sophomore” swagger into TCO Performance Center for the start of the Vikings’ offseason program. Jones, 30 and entering his ninth NFL season, said he feels the best he ever has from a physical standpoint. “Whoever came up with age, I feel like that’s just a number,” Jones quipped… Continue reading Aaron Jones, Byron Murphy Jr. discuss return to Minnesota Vikings
Irv Smith Jr. Rides Again
Oct 30, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images. Minnesota Vikings fans over the age of 14 will remember tight end Irv Smith Jr. quite well. Irv Smith Jr. Rides… Continue reading Irv Smith Jr. Rides Again
Sources – Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. returning on $66M deal
Mar 10, 2025, 09:55 PM ET Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. is returning on a three-year, $66 million deal, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. The Vikings announced the deal but did not disclose terms. Murphy got a second opportunity at the free agency market at age 27 for a number of factors.… Continue reading Sources – Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. returning on $66M deal
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?
Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.
When Donovan McNabb played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, he was in the final season of his illustrious career. Back then, McNabb and his wife were still parenting a little toddler named Donovan Jr. Fast forward to the present day and Donovan McNabb Jr. has received a football scholarship offer from the Minnesota Golden… Continue reading Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.
Ivan Pace Jr. listed as questionable
Green Bay ruled out four players: linebacker Quay Walker (ankle), safety Evan Williams (quadricep), offensive lineman Andre Dillard (concussion) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee). Safety Javon Bullard (ankle), wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) and linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (ankle) are questionable for the game. Bullard, who has missed the past two games, practiced on a limited… Continue reading Ivan Pace Jr. listed as questionable
Vikings expect to get Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith back against Packers
Reinforcements appear to be on the way for the Vikings’ defense ahead of this week’s huge game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota is expecting to get back linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and safety Harrison Smith from injury absences this week. Pace has spent the last four games on IR with a hamstring… Continue reading Vikings expect to get Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith back against Packers
Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Score another one for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the entire Minnesota Vikings front office. The Vikings decided to let franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins walk in 2024 free agency, opting instead for a rapid succession plan. The team added Sam Darnold on a cheap, one-year deal and doubled down by taking rookie J.J. McCarthy with the 10th… Continue reading Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Vikings predicted to add 6’3, 175-tackle linebacker as Ivan Pace Jr. replacement
The modern day NFL tends to devalue running backs and interior linebackers when it comes to the draft, but the Minnesota Vikings could take the opposite approach this April. The Vikings hit a home run this offseason, stealing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the rival Green Bay Packers. Jones has held up well,… Continue reading Vikings predicted to add 6’3, 175-tackle linebacker as Ivan Pace Jr. replacement