After an injury-plagued start to his NFL career, Julian Blackmon stepped up for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, the final year of his rookie contract. The team’s starting strong safety, Blackmon led the Colts with 88 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups. Those numbers figured to earn Blackmon some looks in free agency, but… Continue reading Colts $3.7 million starter predicted to cut ties with Indy in favor of Vikings
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Vikings $7 million starter predicted to test free agency, land with ascending Broncos
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hit on a number of short-term free agent signings this past offseason, with quarterback Sam Darnold, running back Aaron Jones, cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaq Griffin, and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery producing strong returns on team-friendly, one-year deals. That’s the good news for 2024. The bad for this coming… Continue reading Vikings $7 million starter predicted to test free agency, land with ascending Broncos
Raiders urged to sign Vikings $7 million playmaker to pair with Shedeur Sanders
No, the Las Vegas Raiders don’t have Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders yet, but all signs continue to point to that eventually happening in the 2025 NFL Draft. Not only do the Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick entering Week 15 according to Tankathon, Sanders has strongly hinted that he’d like to be in… Continue reading Raiders urged to sign Vikings $7 million playmaker to pair with Shedeur Sanders
Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
K.J. Osborn’s first season away from Minnesota has not gone well. Frustrated by a lack of playing time for the NFL’s worst passing offense, Osborn was granted his release by the New England Patriots on Tuesday in what was reportedly a mutual decision for both sides. Osborn signed a one-year free agent contract with the… Continue reading Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a .288 batting average. Keep doing that over the next 15 years, and he’ll be making roughly $1.2 million for every home run. Or $467,890 for every RBI. Or $307,229 for every hit. (Pre-tax, of course.) Soto’s $765 million, 15-year agreement with the… Continue reading $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Change could be coming next season for one of the NFL’s best and most exciting defenses. The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 14 with six defensive starters — Byron Murphy Jr., Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Griffin, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Bullard and Cam Bynum — scheduled to hit free agency in 2025. Heck, even defensive coordinator Brian Flores… Continue reading Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Vikings urged to add former $98.5 million, 4-time NFL All-Pro to bolster playoff push
With starting linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve, working his way back from a hamstring injury, the Minnesota Vikings have given more reps to Kamu Grugier-Hill and rookie Dallas Turner in recent weeks to help pick up the slack. The Vikings also signed former first-round pick Jamin Davis on Nov. 26 to a minimum… Continue reading Vikings urged to add former $98.5 million, 4-time NFL All-Pro to bolster playoff push
Vikings Coach Addresses $6 Million Starter’s Future After Benching
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed things had gone from bad to worse for Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram. The 2022 second-round pick lost his starting job to Dalton Risner in Week 11 and was benched for the following two weeks. Last week, Ingram did not dress as a healthy… Continue reading Vikings Coach Addresses $6 Million Starter’s Future After Benching
Vikings Urged to Revisit Interest in $98 Million All-Pro for Playoff Push
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The absence of Minnesota Vikings inside linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. was clear when faced with the dual threat of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Without an ideal spy linebacker covering Murray, the Cardinals quarterback extended several plays with his feet behind and ahead of the line… Continue reading Vikings Urged to Revisit Interest in $98 Million All-Pro for Playoff Push
49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
It’s been a brutal season for the San Francisco 49ers on the injury front, but one backup has found an opportunity to shine. Backup running back Jordan Mason got an opportunity to start when Christian McCaffrey’s season was delayed by Achilles tendinitis. He made the most of that opportunity, ranking in the top five rushers… Continue reading 49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings