After falling just short of the mark in his first four attempts, a Minnesota Vikings legend is finally getting his bust in Canton. It has just been announced that defensive end Jared Allen, who played for the Vikings for six seasons from 2008 to 2013, is going to be a part of the Pro Football… Continue reading Jared Allen Is Going Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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From Minnesota’s icy lakes to the Super Bowl’s fiery field, Lewis Cine and five ex-Vikings eye the glittering ring of victory
From Minnesota’s Icy Lakes to the Super Bowl’s Fiery Field: Lewis Cine and Five Ex-Vikings Eye the Glittering Ring of Victory As the Super Bowl extravaganza unfolds this year, the absence of the Minnesota Vikings on the grand stage does not dampen the spirits of their loyal fans. The clash between the Kansas City Chiefs… Continue reading From Minnesota’s icy lakes to the Super Bowl’s fiery field, Lewis Cine and five ex-Vikings eye the glittering ring of victory
Brock Purdy Traded from 49ers to Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy
Marissa Myers/ TWSN The San Francisco 49ers arguably had one of the most disappointing seasons in 2024. Just a year after making the Super Bowl, finished 6-11 and were eliminated from playoff contention. Brock Purdy has had a good run, but it’s clear San Francisco has reached their ceiling with him under center. THE SAN… Continue reading Brock Purdy Traded from 49ers to Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy
A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans
Vikings fans should be Chiefs fans on Sunday, and not because Kansas City’s barbecue is better than in the Twin Cities. The Chiefs are a dynasty. It’s hard to root for a dynasty if it’s not your team, you say. Travis Kelce is over-commercialized, you say. Taylor Swift gets too much airtime during games, you… Continue reading A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans
NFL Comeback Player of Year criteria needs further clarification
After Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award over Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in 2023, the Associated Press clarified the criteria for the award to ensure it went to a player who overcame illness or physical injury. That clarification did little to prevent several voters from putting… Continue reading NFL Comeback Player of Year criteria needs further clarification
PGA Tour Golfer Starts Huge Vikings Skol Chant at WM Phoenix Open
Credit: Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings season is over. But while the Eagles and Chiefs prepare for the Super Bowl in New Orleans, LA this week, a few states to the west is one of the best events on the PGA Tour calendar. The Waste Management Phoenix… Continue reading PGA Tour Golfer Starts Huge Vikings Skol Chant at WM Phoenix Open
Where do the Vikings land in the betting odds to acquire Cooper Kupp?
Cooper Kupp is familiar with Kevin O’Connell but that apparently means nothing in the betting world because the Minnesota Vikings are dead last in the odds to get him. Kupp, who was informed earlier this week that the Los Angeles Rams are looking to trade him, appears to be a major long shot to wind… Continue reading Where do the Vikings land in the betting odds to acquire Cooper Kupp?
Ex-Vikings WR Adam Thielen Makes Final Call on NFL Retirement
Getty Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen. Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen isn’t going anywhere just yet. Like many relevant NFL players did over the course of the past week, Thielen appeared on radio row at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans where he spoke about his plans for the future. Now… Continue reading Ex-Vikings WR Adam Thielen Makes Final Call on NFL Retirement
ESPN Drops Major Randy Moss Update Ahead of Super Bowl
Getty NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss. Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss and ESPN, his current employer, issued major news one day before Super Bowl 2025. Adam Schefter broke that news via X on Saturday, February 8. “A huge welcome back: Hall-of-Fame WR Randy Moss is returning to ESPN’s… Continue reading ESPN Drops Major Randy Moss Update Ahead of Super Bowl
Three voters who included Sam Darnold on MVP ballot
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold finished tenth in MVP voting this year, getting three fifth-place votes. Thanks to the Associated Press publishing the ballots of all 50 voters, we can see exactly who gave him those votes. The three? Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, Sam Monson of The 33rd Team, and John McMullen of Eagles… Continue reading Three voters who included Sam Darnold on MVP ballot