For the first time since helping Michigan win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland will be on the same field together when their respective teams kick off the 2025 NFL season with a Monday night showdown in September. Recently, Loveland… Continue reading Bears rookie reveals J.J. McCarthy’s cheeky warning before NFL debut
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Why One Vikings Rookie Could Explode Up the Depth Chart in Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings new wide receiver Tai Felton during 2025 Rookie Minicamp in May 2025. Minnesota used a 3rd-Round pick on Felton from the University of Marylan, and he’ll be attached to the roster through the end of the 2028 season. Some Vikings fans were surprised when Tai Felton was selected in the third round of… Continue reading Why One Vikings Rookie Could Explode Up the Depth Chart in Training Camp
Vikings can finally dump draft disappointment if rookie asserts himself in camp
The Minnesota Vikings, in the enviable position of having a quarterback on a rookie contract, spent more than all but one team in 2025 free agency. So moving forward, and it’s always the case, savvy drafting will be critical to sustaining success. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah replaced Rick Spielman as Vikings’ general manager in 2022. Just three… Continue reading Vikings can finally dump draft disappointment if rookie asserts himself in camp
1 Minnesota Vikings rookie who stood out most in 2025 minicamp
As the Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their 2025 rookie minicamp at TCO Performance Center, the buzz around Eagan was palpable. With only five selections in this year’s NFL Draft, every rookie’s performance was under the microscope. While first-round pick Donovan Jackson and third-rounder Tai Felton each flashed their potential, it was sixth-round linebacker Kobe King… Continue reading 1 Minnesota Vikings rookie who stood out most in 2025 minicamp
Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for
How many horses does Layne Batty own? It’s a question he doesn’t want to answer. He has nothing to hide. It’s just that if he were to say the number out loud, his wife, Peg, might cut him off from buying and raising more. Layne is a cowboy in every sense of the word. A… Continue reading Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for
Undrafted Rookie to Watch Named for Vikings
Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports With the completion of rookie minicamp and the signings of two try-out players, the Vikings roster is now set with 91 players, ready to attack the remaining phases of offseason preparation as well as training camp and the preseason. Undrafted Rookie to Watch Named for Vikings Among those 91 players are… Continue reading Undrafted Rookie to Watch Named for Vikings
HBCU Defensive Back Gains Crucial Experience At Chiefs Rookie Minicamp
Robert Jones III recently completed his first round of NFL rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs. Next, the defensive back from Howard University will travel north to participate in the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie minicamp. Although the Super Bowl runner-ups did not sign Jones or any of the other cornerbacks after the event, he gained… Continue reading HBCU Defensive Back Gains Crucial Experience At Chiefs Rookie Minicamp
Tommi Hill defies the odds as he fights for a Vikings contract after stunning rookie camp performance
An underdog narrative unfolds as one athlete defies expectations on the cusp of an NFL career, demonstrating that talent and tenacity often create opportunities against all odds. Foundations of a Promising Career Tommi Hill’s journey began in Orlando, where he emerged as a highly recruited two-way player, excelling both as a cornerback and wide receiver.… Continue reading Tommi Hill defies the odds as he fights for a Vikings contract after stunning rookie camp performance
Driver in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter
A Maryland woman was arrested and charged with 13 counts, including negligent vehicular manslaughter, negligent homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol, following the July 6 crash that left Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others dead. Cori Clingman was accused of “traveling at a high rate of speed” when she allegedly caused… Continue reading Driver in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter
Woman indicted in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, 2 others
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A woman was indicted Thursday in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates. Cori Clingman was indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular manslaughter related to driving under the influence, according to prosecutors in Prince George’s County,… Continue reading Woman indicted in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, 2 others