Vikings’ Decision to Cut High-Priced Starter Signals Strategic Shift Amidst the rubble of a disappointing end to the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season, a strategic move is brewing within the team’s ranks. The vulnerabilities exposed in their interior offensive line during a tumultuous Wild-Card Weekend have prompted whispers of change emanating from the team’s front office.… Continue reading Vikings’ dramatic decision to cut $15.75 million starter, a strategic move to shield young QB J.J. McCarthy from the battlefield
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Vikings predicted to extend $4.1 million starter who has blossomed under DC Brian Flores – Sporting News
Vikings predicted to extend $4.1 million starter who has blossomed under DC Brian Flores Sporting News Report: Vikings, Camryn Bynum ‘open’ to pre-FA contract extension Sports Illustrated Vikings Working to Re-Sign Prized $42 Million Free Agent: Report Athlon Sports 2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Camryn Bynum’s next contract Vikings Wire Latest free agency intel gives expanded details… Continue reading Vikings predicted to extend $4.1 million starter who has blossomed under DC Brian Flores – Sporting News
Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
The Detroit Lions have a pivotal offseason on the horizon, as general manager Brad Holmes will look to bolster a roster that suffered a shocking divisional round defeat to the Washington Commanders as the No.1 seed in the NFC. The Lions will look to acquire some impact players this offseason, but the team also has… Continue reading Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
Packers Suddenly Directly Linked To Vikings’ Starter For 2025 (Report)
Cornerbacks #26 Asante Samuel Jr. (LAC) #33 Byron Murphy Jr. (MIN) As we mentioned with Tevin Jenkins earlier, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is another player who had a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers in 2021, which generally means the front office has their eye on him. Usually, the Packers try to make a… Continue reading Packers Suddenly Directly Linked To Vikings’ Starter For 2025 (Report)
Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday. Sam Darnold’s future with the organization was one significant issue and 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s return from the torn meniscus that kept him from playing as a rookie was another one. Decisions about… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
Has Filip Gustavsson Reached His Limit As A Starter? – Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson has been better than most people’s expectations this year after finishing last season with a .899 SV% and GAA of 3.06. His 14.8 goals saved above expected highlights his surprising improvement, which results from low expectations and an elevated level of play. The 26-year-old goaltender has undoubtedly elevated his play from the last… Continue reading Has Filip Gustavsson Reached His Limit As A Starter? – Minnesota Wild
Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Nick Swardson sported a Beastie Boys t-shirt on stage Friday instead of Vikings gear, his usual choice for local shows. But he found other ways to remind the packed State Theatre audience that he was a die-hard Minnesotan. He opened by razzing the Packers and showing off a new Vikings tattoo. He shut down a… Continue reading Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub
The Minnesota Vikings had six Pro Bowl selections for the first time since 2009 but linebacker Blake Cashman was auspiciously left off the list. A key member of one of the top defenses in the league, many consider Cashman to be one of the biggest snubs of this year’s games. But the 28-year-old doesn’t appear… Continue reading Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub
Vikings predicted to sign $7.8 million starter away from Raiders to replace Harrison Smith
Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah masterfully covered up warts on the roster in 2024 free agency, signing three future Pro Bowl players in QB Sam Darnold and EDGE defenders Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings will need the hits to keep coming in 2025, as few teams have the number of prized impending… Continue reading Vikings predicted to sign $7.8 million starter away from Raiders to replace Harrison Smith
Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter
Both Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have remained mum on the veteran quarterback’s future as the team continues to pile up wins, their latest netting a 12-2 record entering Week 16. Darnold signed a one-year contract to join the Vikings this offseason. With career season highs in passing yards (3,530), passing TDs (29) and… Continue reading Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter