EAGAN, Minn. — Many NFL fans were surprised on the night of Jan. 5, when the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback of the future got considerable air time during NBC’s broadcast of the team’s 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee, appeared… Continue reading Why Vikings’ QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
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It’s not the Chiefs and it’s not the Vikings – this is the NFL team with the most players selected to the 2025 Pro Bowl
The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games began on Thursday with the Skills Show and continue on today with more skills competitions as well as the AFC vs NFC flag football game for the finale. The players selected to the Pro Bowl are chosen based on combined votes from fans, players, and coaches, with each group’s… Continue reading It’s not the Chiefs and it’s not the Vikings – this is the NFL team with the most players selected to the 2025 Pro Bowl
The Vikings will not sign Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith from Kansas City Chiefs
There has been much speculation about what the Minnesota Vikings will do with their nearly 70 million dollars of cap space this off-season. With needs in both the trenches and the secondary, the team will have several key positions to try to improve in March. However, the number one name among fans is bringing in Pro… Continue reading The Vikings will not sign Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith from Kansas City Chiefs
The Vikings will not sign Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith from Kansas City Chiefs
There has been much speculation about what the Minnesota Vikings will do with their nearly 70 million dollars of cap space this off-season. With needs in both the trenches and the secondary, the team will have several key positions to try to improve in March. However, the number one name among fans is bringing in Pro… Continue reading The Vikings will not sign Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith from Kansas City Chiefs
Justin Jefferson won’t speculate on Vikings 2025 QB: ‘It’s not my job’
Justin Jefferson won’t speculate on Vikings 2025 QB Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson wouldn’t speculate on who the 2025 quarterback will be, with Sam Darnold eligible to be a free agent in March and J.J. McCarthy coming back from knee surgery. Jefferson says he’s focusing on himself, and he’ll go with whoever the team decides.… Continue reading Justin Jefferson won’t speculate on Vikings 2025 QB: ‘It’s not my job’
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade. Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer said on-air during “Fox NFL Sunday” that “multiple teams” have interest in trading with Minnesota for… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
A member of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Detroit traveling party commented to Vikings safety Harrison Smith on how he was moving around the losing locker room like someone a decade or so older than some of his teammates. “I actually feel pretty good,” the six-time Pro Bowler said while forcing a smile after finishing the… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
DETROIT – Even with a 14-2 record at the tail end of the best regular season in franchise history, the Lions didn’t need to look far to find disrespect entering their finale against the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions’ defensive players knew what was being said about them: that they were too injured to slow… Continue reading Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
One of the biggest questions of the looming offseason is already being asked and analyzed, ad nauseum. Should the Vikings keep quarterback Sam Darnold and trade J.J. McCarthy? Or should they keep McCarthy and tag and trade Darnold? The best answer could be the most obvious one: Both. Veteran quarterback contracts usually carry two fully… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s status for the team’s finale against the Minnesota Vikings appears to still be in the air. On Thursday, Anzalone participated in his first non-walkthrough practice since breaking his left forearm in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was not a fully-padded practice and he was sporting a brace on… Continue reading Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings