Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reacts during a game against the Tennessee Titans. The Minnesota Vikings clinched a playoff berth with a Seattle Seahawks loss in Week 15 but still have plenty out in front of them. Minnesota controls its own destiny in the NFC North with the frontrunner Detroit Lions suffering their… Continue reading Vikings Get Good News on Injured Starter Ahead of Playoffs
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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
Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
K.J. Osborn’s first season away from Minnesota has not gone well. Frustrated by a lack of playing time for the NFL’s worst passing offense, Osborn was granted his release by the New England Patriots on Tuesday in what was reportedly a mutual decision for both sides. Osborn signed a one-year free agent contract with the… Continue reading Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
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
Vikings Lose $4 Million Former Starter to NFC Foe
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on versus the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans was claimed by the Carolina Panthers on Monday, November 25, effectively ending his time in Minnesota. The Vikings waived Evans on Saturday, November 23 to make roster room for tight end Nick Muse, who… Continue reading Vikings Lose $4 Million Former Starter to NFC Foe
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
Former Vikings starter had impressive debut for new team in Week 10
After spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, veteran edge rusher D.J. Wonnum made the decision to sign a contract with the Carolina Panthers last March. This past Sunday, Wonnum made his official debut in a Panthers uniform after missing the team’s first nine games of the season because… Continue reading Former Vikings starter had impressive debut for new team in Week 10