The guess here is that Sam Darnold will end up with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders, 4-13 this season, are desperate for a quarterback and under new coach Pete Carroll, who turns 74 early next season, intend to be competitive as soon as they can. The Raiders have the No. 6 pick in an… Continue reading Raiders make a lot of sense for Sam Darnold – Twin Cities
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Five Vikings Make ESPN List of Top 50 Available Free Agents
We’re a little more than five weeks away from the start of free agency in the National Football League, and we expect the Minnesota Vikings will be pretty busy given all of the cap space they’re going to have available. Just as important as who might be coming to Minnesota, however, is who might be… Continue reading Five Vikings Make ESPN List of Top 50 Available Free Agents
Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?
Though Sam Darnold’s final two performances of the season revealed some weaknesses in his game, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback will be coveted this offseason. Darnold, 27, threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, both career highs. According to Pro Football Focus, his big-time throw rate ranked sixth in the NFL among 25 qualified quarterbacks. His… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?
Vikings free-agent targets: 10 offensive linemen and defenders who’d make sense
It’s early in the offseason, but the Minnesota Vikings brass is thinking about ways to reshape the team. So why don’t we? According to Over The Cap, Minnesota is projected to have about $58 million in cap space. Only four teams have more. Coach Kevin O’Connell already hinted that the Vikings want to improve the… Continue reading Vikings free-agent targets: 10 offensive linemen and defenders who’d make sense
Did any Vikings draft picks make ESPN’s All-Rookie Team?
The Minnesota Vikings rookie class in 2024 was very top-heavy as the team traded up twice in the first round. They traded up for J.J. McCarthy from pick 11 to 10 and then traded-up from 23 to 17 to acquire Dallas Turner. The rookie class for the Vikings was full of talent, but were any… Continue reading Did any Vikings draft picks make ESPN’s All-Rookie Team?
Will David Jiricek Make His Wild Debut Soon? – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild As the Minnesota Wild suffer a slew of injuries all throughout the roster, the recalls and demotions have been an absolute flurry. But with Brock Faber going down with an injury against the St. Louis Blues and Jake Middleton going on LTIR, the Wild were able to make an emergency recall for David… Continue reading Will David Jiricek Make His Wild Debut Soon? – Wilderness Walk
How do the Vikings compare to teams that make the Super Bowl?
The Minnesota Vikings are neither entering the playoffs as a heavy favorite or underdog. Oddsmakers give them the sixth best chance of the 14 playoff teams to win the Super Bowl, behind the Lions, Chiefs, Ravens, Bills and Eagles. Minnesota’s path could end up being quite difficult as there is a high chance that they… Continue reading How do the Vikings compare to teams that make the Super Bowl?
Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Daniel Jones will be on the Vikings’ active roster for the postseason. The former Giants quarterback was signed to the 53-man squad on Tuesday, the team announced. In turn, the Vikings have waived QB Brett Rypien to make room for Jones. The Vikings have signed Daniel Jones to the active roster. Getty Images Jones had… Continue reading Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Lions make series of roster moves ahead of Week 18 game vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions made several roster changes, just over 24 hours, ahead of their all-important Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. In addition to activating LB Alex Anzalone and WR/RET Kalif Raymond from injured reserve, the Lions placed CB Emmanuel Mosely on the reserve/non-football illness list (NFI), signed DB Morice Norris to the active… Continue reading Lions make series of roster moves ahead of Week 18 game vs. Vikings
Tons of Minnesota Vikings Make Pro Bowl Final Ballot
Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images End-of-season awards pour in for standout teams, and the Minnesota Vikings have proven themselves not only as a formidable squad but also as fan favorites. This likability translates into great support for their players in the Pro Bowl. Ideally, though, the Vikings would be focusing on Super Bowl preparations rather than… Continue reading Tons of Minnesota Vikings Make Pro Bowl Final Ballot