Sam Darnold’s story is a great one. He struggled as a first-round pick with the New York Jets and eventually with the Carolina Panthers. However, once Darnold was able to find a system he fit well in – alongside coaches who believed in him and knew what they were doing for a change – the… Continue reading Sam Darnold isn’t only Vikings QB under fire after Daniel Jones signing
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Minnesota Vikings Sign New QB Ahead of Arizona Cardinals Game
ARIZONA — The Minnesota Vikings are bringing in some extra quarterback help ahead of Week 13’s battle against the Arizona Cardinals. After being released by the New York Giants, former first-round pick Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad per numerous NFL insiders. Jones wanted to sign with a postseason contender, and… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Sign New QB Ahead of Arizona Cardinals Game
Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP… Continue reading Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says
Daniel Jones signing with Vikings after Giants release
Daniel Jones has a new home. The now-former Giants quarterback has signed with the Vikings on Wednesday, five days after he was granted his release from Big Blue following a rollercoaster five-and-a-half seasons. He will at least start on Minnesota’s practice squad with Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens atop the team’s depth chart, according to… Continue reading Daniel Jones signing with Vikings after Giants release
Vikings Have Several Important Pending FA Decisions
Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings’ immediate focus is the current season, during which they are in playoff contention. However, looking forward, the Vikings have several top pending free-agent decisions to make during the offseason. Vikings Have Several Important Pending FA Decisions In a recent article, Pro Football Focus named its top 10 pending… Continue reading Vikings Have Several Important Pending FA Decisions
Vikings’ postgame quotes are major embarrassment for Matt Eberflus and the Bears
How does another week of field goal discourse sound? Kicking strategy was the only topic of conversation in Chicago this week. After the Packers blocked the Bears’ would-be game-winning kick in Week 11, a lot of Green Bay’s special teams players talked about how predictable the block was because of hints they saw on tape.… Continue reading Vikings’ postgame quotes are major embarrassment for Matt Eberflus and the Bears
Rick Spielman tabbed by Jets to find franchise’s next GM, head coach
Rick Spielman, the man who was the Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel and eventually general manager between 2006 and 2021, has been tasked with helping the New York Jets find the franchise’s next GM and head coach. Spielman now dabbles as an analyst for The 33rd Team. He has been out of the… Continue reading Rick Spielman tabbed by Jets to find franchise’s next GM, head coach
The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles
Some smiles are more significant than others, and this one fit the bill. Pull up the Week 11 game between the Vikings and Titans. Fast-forward to a Minnesota touchdown pass late in the third quarter. Follow the ball from quarterback Sam Darnold’s fingertips to running back Cam Akers’ hands in the corner of the end… Continue reading The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles
NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC
The Minnesota Vikings (9-2) won on the road for the third consecutive week and extended their win streak to four games on Sunday in Chicago. While the national media continues to discuss the NFC as a two-team race for the No. 1 seed, the Vikings are very much alive and in the hunt with the… Continue reading NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ escape and no moral victories
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery podcast for a look back at the weekend in sports. It would have been a complete disaster in Minnesota if not for the Vikings rescuing victory from the clutches of defeat. They gave away their game and then took it back in… Continue reading Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ escape and no moral victories