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

Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North

Nearly unbeatable for more than three months, the Detroit Lions are a wounded beast that will have to manuever its way through a downpour of injuries in order to secure the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. On Monday, the Lions reportedly lost standout defensive tackle Alim McNeil to a torn… Continue reading Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North

Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play

Sam Darnold no longer limited, Josh Oliver DNP again in latest Vikings injury report

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was a full participant in Thursday’s practice after being listed as limited Wednesday due to a foot injury, but tight end Josh Oliver was out for the second straight day due to wrist and ankle ailments. Oliver suffered the ankle injury during last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans, and while… Continue reading Sam Darnold no longer limited, Josh Oliver DNP again in latest Vikings injury report

Freddy Gaudreau’s Quietly Great Start Is No Longer So Quiet – Minnesota Wild

Freddy Gaudreau entered Thursday night’s game with zero points in eight games. On paper, it was a near-exact mirror to the start of his 2023-24 season, when he went pointless in nine games before scoring his first goal on November 28. In that start, Gaudreau dealt with an injury and the scrutiny that comes with… Continue reading Freddy Gaudreau’s Quietly Great Start Is No Longer So Quiet – Minnesota Wild