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Vikings’ Best and Worst 2024 Free Agency Signings Named

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks on after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images PFF recently released a piece detailing every team’s best and worst signing from the 2024 NFL Free Agency period last March. Some familiar faces in… Continue reading Vikings’ Best and Worst 2024 Free Agency Signings Named

Vikings named landing spot for $13 million RB with 4 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons

The Minnesota Vikings have some under-the-radar needs entering the new league year, and one of them is running back. Veteran Aaron Jones had a strong debut season with the Vikings, but he was slowed by various injuries late in the season and just turned 30 in December. Minnesota could certainly run it back with Jones,… Continue reading Vikings named landing spot for $13 million RB with 4 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons

7 Vikings Named to 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games

In addition to Darnold, DePaola, Greenard, Jefferson, Murphy and Van Ginkel, seven other Vikings were listed as alternates for the all-star week: 1st Alternate: C.J. Ham, Fullbacks 3rd Alternate: Garrett Bradbury, Centers 3rd Alternate: Joshua Metellus, Safeties 4th Alternate: T.J. Hockenson, Tight Ends 4th Alternate: Brian O’Neill, Tackles 4th Alternate: Trent Sherfield, Sr., Special Teams… Continue reading 7 Vikings Named to 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games

Brian O’Neill Named to Second Pro Bowl

With the two teams who will face off in the Super Bowl now set in stone, there are going to be some players who had previously been selected for this year’s Pro Bowl Games in Orlando that won’t be making the trip. Those players will need to be replaced, and on Monday a member of… Continue reading Brian O’Neill Named to Second Pro Bowl

Former Vikings QB signing named one of worst contracts since 2020

When the Minnesota Vikings moved off of Kirk Cousins last off-season, many questioned the move for the team to part ways with Cousins after he was on pace for the best statistical season of his career before tearing his Achilles. Nevertheless, the team decided to turn toward Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy as the future of… Continue reading Former Vikings QB signing named one of worst contracts since 2020

Sam Darnold Named 2024 Most Improved Player by PFWA

He helped the Vikings net their 14th victory of the season against Green Bay in Week 17, becoming the first QB in NFL history to record 14 wins in his first season with a team since at least 1950 when QB starts were tracked. (Peyton Manning and Steve McNair previously had 13 apiece.) Darnold threw… Continue reading Sam Darnold Named 2024 Most Improved Player by PFWA

Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year

Although his season ended sourly, Sam Darnold had a great season as the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback. He completed 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, all career-highs. His performance could land him a postseason accolade. The Associated Press announced its finalists for eight awards on Thursday. Darnold is among five finalists for… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year

National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF

The 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings was surprisingly successful, even if it ended on a sour note. At the start of the season, most analysts and football fans wouldn’t have predicted a 14-win season and playoff berth for the Vikings. Still, that sour note lets the team and fans know that there’s still a lot… Continue reading National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF

Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year

The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year