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Guerin’s Strength As Team USA GM Might A Shortcoming In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild

In his final college hockey game, Matt Boldy scored Boston College’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State on March 28, 2021. Forty-eight hours later, he signed with the Minnesota Wild and reported to Des Moines.  Boldy had 11 goals and 20 assists in 22 games with Boston College and immediately produced in… Continue reading Guerin’s Strength As Team USA GM Might A Shortcoming In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild

Status of Vikings team captain’s future uncertain after poor 2024 season

Back in 2019, 2020, and 2021 when the Minnesota Vikings were still utilizing a run-first offense, fullback C.J. Ham was an essential piece of the team’s roster. Ham even earned the first Pro Bowl selection of his career for his performance in the 2019 season. But ever since Minnesota’s offense changed after the team hired… Continue reading Status of Vikings team captain’s future uncertain after poor 2024 season

Sam Darnold Predicted To Sign With Struggling AFC Team – Athlon Sports

Sam Darnold Predicted To Sign With Struggling AFC Team  Athlon Sports Las Vegas Raiders 2025 NFL offseason preview: Pete Carroll ready to reset franchise with new QB  Yahoo Sports Sam Darnold rumors: This AFC team is already set to pursue the Vikings QB in 2025 free agency  CBS Sports Top 100 2025 NFL free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam… Continue reading Sam Darnold Predicted To Sign With Struggling AFC Team – Athlon Sports

J.J. McCarthy predicted to be traded to AFC team, replacing rejected veteran QB

NFL fans never got to see former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy take the field last season for the Minnesota Vikings. The No. 10 overall pick underwent a complete meniscus repair and missed the entire 2024 season. That left Sam Darnold to take the reins, and he responded by leading the Vikings to their best regular… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy predicted to be traded to AFC team, replacing rejected veteran QB

Sam Darnold rumors: This AFC team is already set to pursue the Vikings QB in 2025 free agency

Getty Images Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said recently that quarterback Sam Darnold has “earned the right to be a free agent” this offseason, all but guaranteeing the veteran will test the market. One team is already expected to pursue the rejuvenated former first-round draft pick, with ESPN reporting Sunday that the Las Vegas Raiders… Continue reading Sam Darnold rumors: This AFC team is already set to pursue the Vikings QB in 2025 free agency

Sam Darnold free agency: Adam Schefter names team to watch QB

Sam Darnold‘s contract with the Minnesota Vikings is up and NFL fans are wondering where the Pro Bowl QB will be suiting up next season. On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided insight about Darnold’s future. “The Vikings have said that they’d like to bring him back, but that is not going to be cheap. The… Continue reading Sam Darnold free agency: Adam Schefter names team to watch QB

Another Gophers Football Coach Plucked by NFL Team

Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images If there has been a constant for P.J. Fleck’s Minnesota Gophers coaching staff this offseason it’s that they are on to bigger and better things. After an up and down season ended with a victory in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the 8-year head coach has seen multiple assistant coaches exit for… Continue reading Another Gophers Football Coach Plucked by NFL Team

Could a Vikings fan favorite return to the team in 2025?

Sometimes, the business side of the NFL gets in the way of player loyalty. Longtime favorites bid farewell and sign elsewhere, usually due to salary cap constraints. This happened in 2023 when the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with wideout Adam Thielen. The Detroit Lakes, MN, native played his college football at Minnesota State before signing… Continue reading Could a Vikings fan favorite return to the team in 2025?

Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the February 2nd edition. Vikings Rumors: Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract Remember… Continue reading Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract