Until Tuesday of this week, the Minnesota Vikings had the opportunity to place their franchise tag on Sam Darnold, but they have chosen not to. Had it happened, it would have automatically given the 27-year-old a one-year deal, but this is not the case. Such a deal would have cost $40.42million for the NFL side,… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings pursue new Sam Darnold deal, but financially they are far away from each other
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Ty Chandler & 3 Other Forgotten Vikings
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings will embark on free agency in less than three weeks, showcasing about $63 million in available cash, their most cap space in years. Maybe eons. Ty Chandler & 3 Other Forgotten Vikings Minnesota finished 14-3 last season before evaporating in the playoffs, finishing the 2024 campaign in true one-and-done… Continue reading Ty Chandler & 3 Other Forgotten Vikings
Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
It’s an understatement to say the Minnesota Vikings roster could look very different next season. The team has 23 players set to become free agents. Ten of them played more than 50 percent of the snaps in 2024. Once the Vikings brass irons out its plans at quarterback, its attention will turn to filling out… Continue reading Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
Garrett Bradbury and four other Vikings who could be cut candidates
The Vikings are estimated to have the seventh-most cap space in the NFL this offseason, and there are ways for them to create even more room to sign a star-studded free agent class for the second year in a row. They could restructure or extend the contracts of prominent players to push money into the… Continue reading Garrett Bradbury and four other Vikings who could be cut candidates
Early Draft Darling, Vikings’ Other QB, Divisional Round Opponent
Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. © Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered… Continue reading Early Draft Darling, Vikings’ Other QB, Divisional Round Opponent
LeBron James and 9 other athletes who’ve lived up to their hype since 2000
LeBron James is now a 40-year-old man, making more history just by getting a year older. The all-time great will become the first player in NBA history to have ever played a game both as a teenager and as a 40-year-old the next time he takes the court. He’s still going strong in his 22nd… Continue reading LeBron James and 9 other athletes who’ve lived up to their hype since 2000
Seahawks ‘Just Not As Consistent As We Want’ & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference
1. Seahawks have done a lot of things well, but are “just not as consistent as we want to be right now.” Two things that were evident in Sunday’s loss were that the Seahawks are good enough to go toe-to-toe with the NFL’s elite, but also that they aren’t consistently doing all the little things… Continue reading Seahawks ‘Just Not As Consistent As We Want’ & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference
Vikings DC Brian Flores Ruled Out for One Possible NFL Head Coaching Job; Other Interesting Fits Floated
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images At 10-2 this season, Minnesota’s greatest asset may very well be their coaching staff.. Kevin O’Connell has turned Sam Darnold into a legitimate QB1. Brian Flores has the defense playing at a level we haven’t seen in some time. The former isn’t going anywhere, but the latter certainly would love another… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Ruled Out for One Possible NFL Head Coaching Job; Other Interesting Fits Floated
Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings had a hard time running the football last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. This week, they play a divisional game on the road against the Bears. The Vikings may need to turn to their other RB in Chicago. In the outdoor elements of Soldier Field, the ground game… Continue reading Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
Super Bowl is a monolith — but other sports are capitalizing in Las Vegas
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider LAS VEGAS — It’s Super Bowl week, which means the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are starting to feel that nervous tingle as football’s greatest show rapidly approaches. As Super Bowl LVIII closes in on Sin City, the golfers are fine-tuning their short games, the boxers are making… Continue reading Super Bowl is a monolith — but other sports are capitalizing in Las Vegas