The Jaguars completed an interview with Daronte Jones for our defensive coordinator position, the team announced Monday night. Liam Coen is building his staff after his introduction as the Jaguars’ new head coach. Jones, 46, is the Vikings’ defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach. He is in his second stint with Minnesota, having served as… Continue reading Jaguars complete interview with Vikings assistant Daronte Jones
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Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
The scheme helped the Vikings improve from 28th to 13th in points allowed from 2022 to 2023, and Flores oversaw a set of defensive changes before the 2024 season that led to the Vikings signing Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman, as well as key role players like Jihad Ward and Kamu Grugier-Hill,… Continue reading Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
Minnesota Vikings’ Offseason Plan with Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling
The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is in full swing, starting with Kevin O’Connell’s contract extension, but that’s just the beginning. Join us as Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune provides an in-depth look at what’s next for the Vikings this offseason. We’ll cover everything from a potential Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension, the future of Sam Darnold, plans… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ Offseason Plan with Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling
Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa
No. 20 Minnesota defeated Iowa today in its road conference opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Gophers scored a stellar 197.325 compared to 195.625 for Iowa. The score was a season-best for Minnesota and the top tally since earning 197.400 at last year’s NCAA Regional Finals. The ‘U’s previous best in 2025 was 196.375. Sign up… Continue reading Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa
Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro
Getty Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah The Minnesota Vikings must decide who stays and who goes among their three starting cornerbacks — all of whom are pending free agents. Despite maintaining a consistently high level of play well into his 30s, two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore may be the odd man out. Gilmore, 34, signed a… Continue reading Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro
Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with… Continue reading Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
3 former Vikings players who failed with their new team in 2024
Every offseason, multiple members of the Minnesota Vikings part with the franchise, and some are lucky enough to land with new teams and continue their careers in the NFL. For some of these former Vikings, they are able to find success in a different uniform. However, there are always several former members of Minnesota’s roster… Continue reading 3 former Vikings players who failed with their new team in 2024
Driver in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter
A Maryland woman was arrested and charged with 13 counts, including negligent vehicular manslaughter, negligent homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol, following the July 6 crash that left Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others dead. Cori Clingman was accused of “traveling at a high rate of speed” when she allegedly caused… Continue reading Driver in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter
Minnesota Vikings linked to young, Pro Bowl guard with a Super Bowl resume
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The offseason has already started for the Minnesota Vikings, which means it’s time for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to upgrade the roster again. Last year’s attempts went well, with the Vikings going from a 7-10 team in 2023 to a 14-3 team in 2024. Yet, one area that went unsolved was… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings linked to young, Pro Bowl guard with a Super Bowl resume
Press Conference: Gophers Preview Sunday Border Battle with Wisconsin
Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit, Tori McKinney and Alexsia Rose previewed Sunday’s home game against the Badgers. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.