The modern day NFL tends to devalue running backs and interior linebackers when it comes to the draft, but the Minnesota Vikings could take the opposite approach this April. The Vikings hit a home run this offseason, stealing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the rival Green Bay Packers. Jones has held up well,… Continue reading Vikings predicted to add 6’3, 175-tackle linebacker as Ivan Pace Jr. replacement
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Vikings Predicted to Replace Aaron Jones With 30-TD Superstar
Getty Vikings running back Aaron Jones The Minnesota Vikings have been on the lookout for a running back of the future but happened to luck out by landing Aaron Jones in March. Last February, The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported that the Vikings “adored” Jahmyr Gibbs, who they gave “serious consideration” in the 2023 draft. After ranking… Continue reading Vikings Predicted to Replace Aaron Jones With 30-TD Superstar
Colts $3.7 million starter predicted to cut ties with Indy in favor of Vikings
After an injury-plagued start to his NFL career, Julian Blackmon stepped up for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, the final year of his rookie contract. The team’s starting strong safety, Blackmon led the Colts with 88 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups. Those numbers figured to earn Blackmon some looks in free agency, but… Continue reading Colts $3.7 million starter predicted to cut ties with Indy in favor of Vikings
Vikings $7 million starter predicted to test free agency, land with ascending Broncos
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hit on a number of short-term free agent signings this past offseason, with quarterback Sam Darnold, running back Aaron Jones, cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaq Griffin, and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery producing strong returns on team-friendly, one-year deals. That’s the good news for 2024. The bad for this coming… Continue reading Vikings $7 million starter predicted to test free agency, land with ascending Broncos
Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Change could be coming next season for one of the NFL’s best and most exciting defenses. The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 14 with six defensive starters — Byron Murphy Jr., Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Griffin, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Bullard and Cam Bynum — scheduled to hit free agency in 2025. Heck, even defensive coordinator Brian Flores… Continue reading Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Predicted to Leave Vikings for New Opportunity
Getty Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is with the Minnesota Vikings, but he’s predicted to take a different opportunity. Daniel Jones is no longer the quarterback of the New York Giants, since he parted ways with the team on November 22. Jones is now on the Minnesota Vikings‘ practice squad, but some in… Continue reading Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Predicted to Leave Vikings for New Opportunity
49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
It’s been a brutal season for the San Francisco 49ers on the injury front, but one backup has found an opportunity to shine. Backup running back Jordan Mason got an opportunity to start when Christian McCaffrey’s season was delayed by Achilles tendinitis. He made the most of that opportunity, ranking in the top five rushers… Continue reading 49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
Jets Predicted to Reunite With Former 1st-Round QB as Rodgers' Replacement – Athlon Sports
Jets Predicted to Reunite With Former 1st-Round QB as Rodgers’ Replacement Athlon Sports Vikings search for Sam Darnold insurance gets stamp of approval from Kevin O’Connell FanSided Daniel Jones Signing Seals Sam Darnold’s Fate With Vikings: Report Athlon Sports Sam Darnold to Depart Minnesota Vikings After Daniel Jones Signing: Report Yardbarker NFL rumors: Vikings ‘comfortable’ with Sam Darnold bolting… Continue reading Jets Predicted to Reunite With Former 1st-Round QB as Rodgers' Replacement – Athlon Sports
Vikings predicted to add former $128 million All-Pro QB as J.J. McCarthy insurance
No one really took Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings seriously after their 5-0 start to the season, but it’s about time for full buy-in. The Vikings enter Thanksgiving weekend with a 9-2 record, and Darnold ranks top-10 in the NFL in QB rating (101.7) and top-5 in touchdown passes (21). At this point, Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings predicted to add former $128 million All-Pro QB as J.J. McCarthy insurance
Vikings $4.1 million starter predicted to leave Minnesota for Bengals
The Minnesota Vikings will have the salary cap space to be major players in 2025 free agency, and their primary focus will likely be on the secondary. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah bolstered his cornerback room in 2024 by adding both Shaq Griffin and Stephon Gilmore, but both players signed one-year contracts. Veteran Byron Murphy Jr.… Continue reading Vikings $4.1 million starter predicted to leave Minnesota for Bengals