As he delivered his postgame speech after the Vikings escaped with a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell locked eyes with undrafted defensive tackle Jalen Redmond. After watching Redmond explode into the backfield on multiple occasions, making a couple of tackles for a loss in the process, O’Connell wanted… Continue reading Meet Jalen Redmond, the undrafted free agent carving out a niche with the Vikings
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Johnny Mundt & Jay Ward Honor Friends with Custom Cleats
Ciara showed strength, perseverance, faith and love in her battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant and fast-growing brain tumor. “I grew up going to family functions with her and her family, so to see her go through that and no longer see her at school was tough,” Mundt said. “We’d get updates, pictures. We went to… Continue reading Johnny Mundt & Jay Ward Honor Friends with Custom Cleats
NFL preview: Chiefs look to seal AFC West, Eagles, Vikings, looking to keep up with Lions
Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City, kept hungry by a season filled with narrow triumphs, will try and clinch an NFL division crown with a victory on Sunday. The Chiefs (11-1) have already sealed a playoff berth but are pressed to keep winning by the Buffalo Bills (10-2), who own a tie-breaker edge thanks… Continue reading NFL preview: Chiefs look to seal AFC West, Eagles, Vikings, looking to keep up with Lions
Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Change could be coming next season for one of the NFL’s best and most exciting defenses. The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 14 with six defensive starters — Byron Murphy Jr., Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Griffin, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Bullard and Cam Bynum — scheduled to hit free agency in 2025. Heck, even defensive coordinator Brian Flores… Continue reading Vikings $17.5 million starter predicted to cut ties with Minnesota for Giants
Kicker Parker Romo is grateful for time with Vikings
“He’s played a ton,” O’Connell said. “We’re trying to be aware of just how much he’s played and see if we can give him some spurts here and there where we can keep his play count where we want it, but at the same time he’s one of our best players, and as I like… Continue reading Kicker Parker Romo is grateful for time with Vikings
With Stephon Gilmore injured, Vikings must trust in Fabian Moreau
“We just were always cool with each other,” Moreau said. “He’d always bounce a lot of questions off of me back then. So, when he called, I already knew I wanted to play for him.” Moreau’s mind has impressed Flores, too. “If he wants to coach down the road, he can certainly do that,” Flores… Continue reading With Stephon Gilmore injured, Vikings must trust in Fabian Moreau
NFL Week 14 survivor pool picks, mailbag: Go with Buccaneers or Vikings, avoid Steelers
It’s crunch time for NFL teams and survivor pools. If you’re still in your pool this year, we tip our caps to you. Last week went off with less of a hitch than we’ve grown accustomed to this season, with the week’s top pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, squeaking by with an overtime win against… Continue reading NFL Week 14 survivor pool picks, mailbag: Go with Buccaneers or Vikings, avoid Steelers
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has 3-Word Message on Reunion With Kirk Cousins
Getty Justin Jefferson #18 and Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson offered zero pleasantries ahead of a reunion with his former quarterback Kirk Cousins. After the Vikings’ 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on December 1, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero asked Jefferson if he had an early message… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has 3-Word Message on Reunion With Kirk Cousins
Vikings Continue Climb With Second Half Comeback
Throughout the life of this column, I’ve wrestled with the quality of teams beyond the top 10. My bar has shifted from 10 to 15, but the sentiment remained the same: lop off the bottom half of this league and start over with the real competitors. This weekend, my thoughts shifted just slightly. I am… Continue reading Vikings Continue Climb With Second Half Comeback
NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season
Getty Images The NFC North has been setting itself up to be the best division in football, evidenced by how well the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have played through 13 weeks of the season. The Lions are 11-1 while the Vikings are 10-2 and the Packers sit at 9-3, having three of… Continue reading NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season