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Jets request interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for vacant head coaching job

The Dolphins have requested a head coaching interview with Brian Flores, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Brian Flores had a complicated exit from the Miami Dolphins after three seasons as their head coach, but there’s no doubting his ability as a defensive coordinator. The New York Jets requested… Continue reading Jets request interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for vacant head coaching job

The Wild Must Pay Now, Worry Later With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild

When we wrote about Marco Rossi’s game evolving during the season on Friday, we weren’t expecting him to add a new wrinkle one day later. But that’s the kind of thing that happens when you watch a player take “The Leap,” so we’ve got to write more about it. On Saturday morning, Mats Zuccarello instructed the… Continue reading The Wild Must Pay Now, Worry Later With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild

Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed as massive matchup with Vikings turns into rout

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring one of his four TDs against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) At least the Minnesota Vikings will make some history next week. They’ll be the first 14-win wild-card playoff team in NFL history. There can be complaints about… Continue reading Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed as massive matchup with Vikings turns into rout

Lions appear to get away with intentional grounding against Vikings

Jared Goff and the Lions may have gotten away with intentional grounding in the first half of Sunday night’s decisive game against the Vikings at Ford Field. With the ball at their own 8-yard-line early in the second quarter, Goff dropped back and retreated into his end zone while under pressure from multiple Vikings defenders.… Continue reading Lions appear to get away with intentional grounding against Vikings

Contract talks with Vikings coach, GM planned for offseason

The Vikings enter the final week of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s and Kevin O’Connell’s third season together in Minnesota with a 14-2 record, their best since 1998. Once the season is done, their ownership plans to begin talks with the general manager and head coach about contract extensions. In a recent interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune… Continue reading Contract talks with Vikings coach, GM planned for offseason

Wild New York Jets Proposed Trade With Minnesota Vikings Lands Quarterback of Future

The New York Jets have a lot of questions on their roster, as things could look drastically different in 2025 than they do as the 2024 season comes to a close. There will be a new regime in place as they have already begun the process of interviewing general managers and head coaches for their… Continue reading Wild New York Jets Proposed Trade With Minnesota Vikings Lands Quarterback of Future

With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future

The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall last year with the belief that the star Michigan quarterback would be the team’s signal-caller of the future. But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to… Continue reading With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future

Insider says it is ‘hard to see’ Cam Bynum back with Vikings in 2025

Could Cam Bynum have played his final game as a Viking at U.S. Bank Stadium? With free agency pending for the 26-year-old safety, and an unclear path in the playoffs, it’s possible Bynum suited up for the last time as part of the home team in Minnesota. “Of all their premier free agents, the one… Continue reading Insider says it is ‘hard to see’ Cam Bynum back with Vikings in 2025

RB Aaron Jones wants to finish career with Vikings

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 2, 2025, 10:15 AM 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… Continue reading RB Aaron Jones wants to finish career with Vikings