Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images It seems to have occurred about three times this offseason, but this time, Najee Thompson’s goodbye is evidently for good. One Vikings defender and special teamer… Continue reading Popular Viking Formally Says Goodbye
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The Crystal Ball Says… – Daily Norseman
In my inaugural article for the DN, I discussed reasons for optimism in 2025. The first was key free agency additions, particularly in the trenches. This builds on the greatest free agent class the team has ever had in 2024. The second was an unwavering faith that J.J. McCarthy is the real deal. Our Montana.… Continue reading The Crystal Ball Says… – Daily Norseman
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson says it’s ‘crazy’ Shedeur Sanders slipped
You can add Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson to the list of people stunned that former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders slipped to the fifth round of this year’s NFL Draft. Jefferson was asked recently by Bleacher Report about Sanders going from a projected first-round pick to the fifth round. He called it “crazy” that… Continue reading Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson says it’s ‘crazy’ Shedeur Sanders slipped
Free agent guard Dalton Risner says he’ll sign soon, mentions Vikings, Bengals, Broncos
Free agent guard Dalton Risner expects to be on an NFL roster soon. Risner, who has played the last two years for the Vikings, said in a video posted to social media that returning to the Vikings remains an option, although he acknowledged he would likely be a backup in Minnesota behind Will Fries and… Continue reading Free agent guard Dalton Risner says he’ll sign soon, mentions Vikings, Bengals, Broncos
Former Vikings Defender Says Goodbye to the Sport
Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) and defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (94) celebrate after the game against Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports With free agency ongoing, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has gotten a ton of praise for his actions in the… Continue reading Former Vikings Defender Says Goodbye to the Sport
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell says QB decision is an ‘ongoing process’
The Vikings are almost on the clock. The time to make a decision on how they’ll handle their quarterback position is fast approaching. Whether Minnesota will bring back Sam Darnold or venture forth into the J.J. McCarthy era is the question that looms over everything else on the organization’s to-do list this offseason. Vikings head… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell says QB decision is an ‘ongoing process’
NFL Insider says Vikings are ‘comfortable’ with J.J. McCarthy in 2025
Vikings fans are up their necks in quarterback discussions this offseason, and we are just getting into February. Sam Darnold’s emergence, along with J.J. McCarthy’s injury, created a perfect storm of chaos for the Vikings. Despite all the chaos, one NFL insider is pointing out some news that Vikings fans may be excited to hear.… Continue reading NFL Insider says Vikings are ‘comfortable’ with J.J. McCarthy in 2025
105-year-old Vikings fans says ‘they do it to us all the time’
The Minnesota Vikings are killing 105-year-old Minnesotan Isabelle Montgomery. “They’re killing me,” Montgomery told WCCO-TV’s Mike Max, who arrived at her birthday party Wednesday for a special segment that closed the CBS affiliate’s 10 p.m. newscast. While she was happy that family and friends made it to her 105th birthday celebration, she quipped with Max… Continue reading 105-year-old Vikings fans says ‘they do it to us all the time’
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Los Angeles Rams. The Minnesota Vikings have quarterback questions, nearly the entirety of their secondary with a foot out the door and problems in the trenches — but their first order of business is to strike a deal with head coach Kevin… Continue reading Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year
Aug 9, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) talks with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) following the game at the Metrodome. The Texans defeated the Vikings 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports It has been a fun turnaround for Minnesota’s defense. Brian Fores‘ unit is unrecognizable compared… Continue reading Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year