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Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings

“In this league, you get guys that are soft-shoed; they press, but not really,” Hockenson said. “He’s going to go up there and jam you. He wants to get his hands on you and play within his bubble, which can be hard for some receivers.” Okudah’s issues have been health and coverage, where he’s been… Continue reading Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings

Vikings Envisioning Tandem with Aaron Jones, Sr., and Jordan Mason

Kelly, 32, is in as close proximity to the young passer as anyone, and his expertise can’t be overstated. “He’s just such a vet in that he’s seen everything they can give you up front over the years and been in a few different systems, even being in one place,” Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips said… Continue reading Vikings Envisioning Tandem with Aaron Jones, Sr., and Jordan Mason

There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Adam Benak – Minnesota Wild

Standing at only 5’8”, you’d think Adam Benak would be a long shot to play in the NHL. However, that’s not the case for Minnesota Wild’s fourth-round selection out of Czechia. The Wild took Benak with the 102nd pick in last year’s draft. He may only be 5’8”, 163 lbs. Still, when you look at… Continue reading There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Adam Benak – Minnesota Wild

Josh Metellus practices with Vikings after spring ‘hold-in’

Kevin SeifertJul 23, 2025, 06:21 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 Josh Metellus practices with Vikings after spring ‘hold-in’

Turning Back the Clock on Dallas Turner and His Potential with the Vikings

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Dallas Turner, per some opinions, could have been the first defender off the board. Instead, Mr. Turner went at No. 17 after the Minnesota Vikings made a… Continue reading Turning Back the Clock on Dallas Turner and His Potential with the Vikings

Justin Jefferson: Wild card teams with better records should have home-field advantage

The Vikings finished the regular season tied for the second-best record in the NFC last year, but because they didn’t win their division, they were the No. 5 seed. That meant they opened the playoffs on the road. And Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has a problem with that. Jefferson was asked in an interview with… Continue reading Justin Jefferson: Wild card teams with better records should have home-field advantage