Many others may have played their last games for the Vikings and with Metellus, who through tears described the bonds built this season. “I have a family for life,” said Metellus, who is under contract through 2025. “Starting down from 22 [Smith], my oldest teammate on the team, to Beezy B [Bynum], Theo [Jackson], Gilly,… Continue reading Free agency, possible retirements will remake Vikings secondary
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How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Aaron Jones did a lot of good things in 2024. He led the Vikings with 1,546 scrimmage yards, averaged 5.1 yards per touch, and had… Continue reading How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Vikings Sign 13 Players to Futures Contracts for 2025
Rypien was on Minnesota’s 53-man roster for the regular season before he was waived and signed to the practice squad. He led the scout team offense. Scott joined the practice squad prior to the season but was not elevated for a game. Tooley joined Minnesota’s practice squad in September but did not play in a… Continue reading Vikings Sign 13 Players to Futures Contracts for 2025
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Los Angeles Rams. The Minnesota Vikings have quarterback questions, nearly the entirety of their secondary with a foot out the door and problems in the trenches — but their first order of business is to strike a deal with head coach Kevin… Continue reading Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
4 Defensive Coordinator Options for Vikings if Brian Flores Leaves
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores may or may not leave the purple team in the coming weeks. 4 Defensive Coordinator Options for Vikings if Brian Flores Leaves Flores is currently scheduled to interview with the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets about their vacant head coaching gigs. So, if… Continue reading 4 Defensive Coordinator Options for Vikings if Brian Flores Leaves
Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear
EAGAN, Minn. — It’s always wild how quickly an NFL season can end. The train hums for 18 weeks and then screeches to a halt. There is no warning, no alert telling us what’s about to happen. Only the abrupt finality and then the quick shift of the gaze to the future. This is where… Continue reading Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear
How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
In multiple conversations with Vikings fans toward the end of the regular season, a variation on the same theme emerged: Was there any way that such a charmed and unexpectedly great regular season would ultimately be viewed as a disappointment? Vikings fans who carried few expectations into the season — one in which rookie quarterback… Continue reading How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
Vikings announcer shames whoever gave Glazer intel about teams seeking KOC trade
Did Jay Glazer reporting on Jan. 5 that multiple teams are going to make a run at trading for Kevin O’Connell put an unwanted distraction in the Minnesota Vikings locker room? Glazer’s report came during the Fox NFL Sunday pregame show just hours before the Vikings played the Lions that night in a battle for… Continue reading Vikings announcer shames whoever gave Glazer intel about teams seeking KOC trade
Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
There’s no way around it. Monday night was an absolute beatdown for the Minnesota Vikings. From start to finish, the Los Angeles Rams were in complete control, jumping out to a 10-0 lead before going on to win, 27-9. The defense was particularly impressive, holding the Vikings to 269 total yards with two turnovers and… Continue reading Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
Vikings will pick 24th in the first round of the NFL draft
The Vikings know when they’ll be on the clock in the 2025 NFL draft. After losing on Monday night to the Rams in the NFC wild-card round, and doing so with the most wins among wild-card losers, the Vikings (14-3) were slotted into the 24th selection. That is the last pick among wild-card participants that… Continue reading Vikings will pick 24th in the first round of the NFL draft