The Minnesota Vikings are considering a trade for Browns cornerback Greg Newsome in response to pressing issues in their secondary ahead of the 2025 offseason. Newsome, selected 26th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has faced challenges, including a disappointing 2024 season where he recorded career lows. With the Browns facing significant salary cap issues,… Continue reading Vikings Eye Greg Newsome II in Trade amid Secondary Rebuild
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Vikings should sign expected $27 million starter from Bengals to bolster secondary
Ryan O’Leary has spent his entire professional career in sports multimedia, working as journalist, editor, podcaster, and in live events as a content manager and show emcee. His career highlights include working as a podcast host and audio editor for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he led a series of NFL podcasts for the… Continue reading Vikings should sign expected $27 million starter from Bengals to bolster secondary
Two Key Vikings Secondary Members Considering Retirement
The Minnesota Vikings went with a lot of experienced veterans in the defensive secondary in 2024, and a couple of those players are reportedly considering not just leaving the Vikings, but hanging their cleats up for good. Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star-Tribune is reporting that both cornerback Stephon Gilmore and safety Harrison Smith are… Continue reading Two Key Vikings Secondary Members Considering Retirement
Vikings predicted to target former All-Pro DB to revamp secondary in free agency
Surging up the cornerback room is near the top of the Minnesota Vikings’ off-season needs. With Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore, and Shaquill Griffin all slated to be free agents this off-season, many experts have been predicting the Vikings will address the position significantly through the first round of the NFL Draft or free agency. While… Continue reading Vikings predicted to target former All-Pro DB to revamp secondary in free agency
Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Every offseason comes with an immediate rush of questions and concerns as teams look to improve their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings’ secondary will be at the front of the queue in the coming months. Minnesota’s secondary was the tightest-knit group on the roster last year. That’s interesting, considering the wide net of characters, many new… Continue reading Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Mel Kiper gives Vikings secondary help in first mock draft of 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to address the secondary this offseason for multiple reasons. Outside of the the position groups under performing at times, they also have three key free agents at safety and cornerback. On Wednesday, Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN posted his first mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle and he… Continue reading Mel Kiper gives Vikings secondary help in first mock draft of 2025
Free agency, possible retirements will remake Vikings secondary
Many others may have played their last games for the Vikings and with Metellus, who through tears described the bonds built this season. “I have a family for life,” said Metellus, who is under contract through 2025. “Starting down from 22 [Smith], my oldest teammate on the team, to Beezy B [Bynum], Theo [Jackson], Gilly,… Continue reading Free agency, possible retirements will remake Vikings secondary
Frederick Gaudreau’s Bounceback Season Is Driving Minnesota’s Secondary Scoring – Minnesota Wild
When the Wild defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on November 21, it was a significant win for Minnesota in a season full of them. The Oilers were victorious in four of their previous six games and are looking to build momentum after a rough start. The Wild still picked up a win in a way… Continue reading Frederick Gaudreau’s Bounceback Season Is Driving Minnesota’s Secondary Scoring – Minnesota Wild