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
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Eagles sign former Vikings 1st-round pick to active roster
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles added former Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine to their active roster. He spent the regular season on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad. Cine was Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft pick as Vikings GM in 2022. He was projected to be a fit in Ed Donatell’s defense, which was part of the… Continue reading Eagles sign former Vikings 1st-round pick to active roster
Giants should trade No. 3 pick for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy: Mel Kiper
Forget the draft. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper believes the Giants should be willing to send the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Vikings for injured rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Acquiring McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in last year’s draft, would mean passing on this year’s top quarterback prospects in Colorado’s… Continue reading Giants should trade No. 3 pick for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy: Mel Kiper
Former Vikings first-round pick signed by Eagles ahead of playoffs
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine off of the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad, they announced on Wednesday. This is a pretty ideal move for Cine, who gets to join a bunch of his former Georgia teammates in Philly. The Eagles also have Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, Nakobe Dean,… Continue reading Former Vikings first-round pick signed by Eagles ahead of playoffs
The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
Jared Goff had an early screen pass intercepted deep in Detroit Lions territory, and a deep ball from his own end zone picked off later. Sam Darnold missed throw after throw for the Minnesota Vikings. The final, most pivotal game of the NFL regular season, the first between teams with 14-2 records, was not the… Continue reading The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
Re-stacking the NFC: Lions, Eagles or Vikings? Who else is dangerous? Sando’s Pick Six
Sam Darnold’s Minnesota Vikings won again, for the ninth week in a row and the 14th time in 16 games during this preposterously purple season. Of course they did. When the Vikings returned to their locker room, they hoisted Darnold onto their shoulders and tossed him around like drunken concertgoers, showering their quarterback with water… Continue reading Re-stacking the NFC: Lions, Eagles or Vikings? Who else is dangerous? Sando’s Pick Six
The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
The next two weeks will reveal plenty about what the future holds for the Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold. On this Week 16 Sunday, in the moments after Darnold maneuvered through the Seattle Seahawks’ pass rush to deliver the winning 39-yard touchdown strike to Justin Jefferson, those looming games against the 10-4 Green Bay Packers… Continue reading The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Lumen Field in Seattle. Both of these teams have their eyes on qualifying for the postseason this year and a win here would go a long way toward accomplishing that goal. The Vikings are 2.5-point favorites going into this matchup, while 45 is… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
Former Vikings first-round pick massively successful since NFL departure
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater saw his career altered by a major injury in 2018. But the 32-year-old has found success in retirement, leading his alma mater to a state championship in Florida and perhaps paving the way to a return to the NFL. Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a 41-0 victory… Continue reading Former Vikings first-round pick massively successful since NFL departure
Former first round pick Jamin Davis resurrecting career with Vikings
Dalman turned to block Cashman. Davis was off to the races. “I thought the same thing I’ve said from Day 1 in the NFL: ‘Whenever my number is called, do my job,’” Davis said. “I was like, ‘If [Dalman] turns to Cash, and it’s me one-on-one with the running back, I like my chances.’” Davis… Continue reading Former first round pick Jamin Davis resurrecting career with Vikings