Early Challenges The season began under a cloud of doubt. A key preseason injury to a highly-touted player set expectations low. Doubt surrounded the team as many anticipated a difficult road ahead, with key moments already weighing heavily on the collective mindset. Unforeseen Momentum Despite the setback, the team displayed a remarkable resurgence. A surge… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success
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Recapping where Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand in first few days of free agency
The first wave of free agency is in the books, and it was a pretty busy week for the four teams in the NFC North. Here’s a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency: DETROIT 2024 record: 15-2 (division champs) Top re-signings: LB Derrick Barnes, DT… Continue reading Recapping where Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand in first few days of free agency
Unlucky Vikings Defender Has a Big Opportunity
Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports In just five days of free agency, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has turned some weaknesses into strengths, at least on paper. He hired two former Pro Bowl defensive tackles, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, to address the lack of interior pass rush. The offensive line will be improved with Will Fries… Continue reading Unlucky Vikings Defender Has a Big Opportunity
Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery signs with Chiefs in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings’ defensive line was a weak spot last year, especially in their defeats to the Rams and the Lions. They addressed that quickly in free agency this week by signing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. With two impact players coming in, some players in the rotation are due to see themselves out. One… Continue reading Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery signs with Chiefs in free agency
Former Viking Adam Thielen Gets Some Good News This Week
There is a contingent of Minnesota Vikings fans who wanted one of Minnesota’s native sons, Adam Thielen, to return to the purple and gold. That didn’t happen, and it likely won’t happen, at least not this year. Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay PackersGetty Images Thielen was mulling over retiring but announced a few weeks… Continue reading Former Viking Adam Thielen Gets Some Good News This Week
NFC Notes: Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears CB Kyler Gordon on a potential contract extension with the team: “I love Chicago. I love everything about it. The people, the history, the team, community. This is where God is telling me to be, this is where I will be. It’s where I want to be. As… Continue reading NFC Notes: Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Vikings agree to trade OL Ed Ingram to Texans
After bringing in Ryan Kelly and Will Fries this week, the Vikings are sending off one of their offensive linemen. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to trade guard Ed Ingram to Houston. Multiple reporters note the Vikings will receive a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Ingram. A second-round pick… Continue reading Vikings agree to trade OL Ed Ingram to Texans
Aaron Rodgers Has Become This Year’s Jim Harbaugh
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, the Minnesota Vikings have been “entertaining” the idea of adding Aaron Rodgers to the team in 2025. It would feel like turning the clock back to 2009, when the Vikings added Brett Favre and advanced to the NFC Championship, losing in heartbreaking fashion to the New Orleans Saints. Signing Rodgers… Continue reading Aaron Rodgers Has Become This Year’s Jim Harbaugh
Harrison Smith, Vikings agree to reworked contract for 2025
Kevin SeifertMar 12, 2025, 09:36 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Harrison Smith, Vikings agree to reworked contract for 2025
Vikings lose special teams ace to Broncos in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings lost another player in free agency and when you look at the box score, it may not seem like much of a loss. But if you are a true football fan, you understand how much Trent Sherfield meant to the team and the special teams unit. Now, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports… Continue reading Vikings lose special teams ace to Broncos in free agency