Vikings Could Be Steelers’ Opponent for NFL’s First Game in Ireland

It’s beginning to sound like there’s a better than average chance that the Minnesota Vikings could be playing an overseas game for the second consecutive season. In his latest Access Vikings Newsletter, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star-Tribune is reporting that, at the very least, it’s “plausible” that the Vikings could be heading across the… Continue reading Vikings Could Be Steelers’ Opponent for NFL’s First Game in Ireland

Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post

Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens  The Washington Post Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why – The Athletic  The Athletic Podcast: Will the Vikings use their franchise tag? + The ideal Minnesota sports owner  Star Tribune NFL Insider: Vikings ‘More Likely to Let’ Sam Darnold Leave Than… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post

Vikings Fans Furious With NFL's Sam Darnold Post During Pro Bowl Games – Athlon Sports

Vikings Fans Furious With NFL’s Sam Darnold Post During Pro Bowl Games  Athlon Sports Watch: Vikings’ Sam Darnold puts on a show at Pro Bowl Games  Sports Illustrated Sam Darnold struggles in Vikings’ playoff loss to Rams  Trojans Wire Jefferson Flops, Darnold Shines Repping Vikings During NFL Skills Competition  NewsBreak Source link

The Vikings were the NFL’s oldest team in 2024. A youth movement won’t be easy.

“It’s more this year,” Gilmore said Jan. 13 from the visitor’s locker room at State Farm Stadium. “Older, body feeling it a little bit more. Just wasn’t thinking about it during the season, but now looking back at how I feel, I’ll definitely be thinking about it.” By contrast, the Eagles (eighth youngest) and Chiefs… Continue reading The Vikings were the NFL’s oldest team in 2024. A youth movement won’t be easy.

PFF projects Vikings will land one of NFL’s top free agents

A lot has been made of the situation the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in with regard to the state of their defensive backfield. Minnesota didn’t always get the most consistent play from their defensive backs last season, despite the play of Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. What’s more, the Vikings are heading into the… Continue reading PFF projects Vikings will land one of NFL’s top free agents

Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders

Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings might need safety help in a hurry. Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders Long-time defender Harrison Smith could retire, and his teammate, Camryn Bynum, is scheduled to hit free agency in March. Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports. If both men depart, Minnesota would be left with… Continue reading Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders

A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome

The first call was incorrect. The officials saw Mahomes’ head jerk back and wrongly assumed he had been hit in the head. On the second, two Houston Texans defenders came in late and low to try to hit Mahomes in the head after he had slid, ending the play. Both contacted Mahomes’ helmet. Because they… Continue reading A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome

Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)

Usher liked his social media post. Lindsay Lohan and Marlon Wayans have praised his talents. He even received a message from the renowned hip-hop dance group the Jabbawockeez. “Working with them,” Camryn Bynum said last week, “would be a dream.” This is what life is currently like for the best celebrator in the NFL. Bynum,… Continue reading Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)

Sam Darnold ranked as NFL’s best free-agent signing of 2024

After letting Kirk Cousins leave for Atlanta this spring, the Vikings’ decision to sign Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million deal was met with ridicule from many casual NFL fans. At the time, I wrote that it actually made a lot of sense. But I had no idea it was going to work out… Continue reading Sam Darnold ranked as NFL’s best free-agent signing of 2024

The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.

“Generally, the biggest difference physically is you don’t recover between games as quickly,” Smith said. “But as far as overall difference in how it feels [to be in your 30s] is you just have more experience.” Smith has played 96% of the defensive snaps, including 91% against the Cardinals last week. Recent fumbles aside, Jones… Continue reading The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.