Murphy, who made a career-high six interceptions, said he wants to return, but the Vikings might have to meet his asking price to retain the versatile cornerback. Gilmore, 34, said he’s considering retirement for the first time in his 13-year NFL career. Griffin, 29, had two picks as the No. 3 option under Flores. New… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is healthy and eager for Year 3
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Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Puts forth career year
Nailor secured 28 of 42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Vikings in 2024. He also rushed three times for minus-four yards and lost one fumble. Nailor also secured three of five targets for 33 yards during Minnesota’s wild-card round loss to the Rams. The 2022 sixth-round pick… Continue reading Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Puts forth career year
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
The conference championship games are set and the NFC is interesting if Washington beats Philly which they have done once this season. Jayden Daniels success sure does make it hard to not want to see what JJ McCarthy is able to do. It is no wonder there were rumors of Kwesi trying to offer the… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
Vikings’ Blake Cashman: Career year in 2024 with Minnesota
Cashman finished the 2024 season with 112 tackles (68 solo), including 4.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and one fumble recovering across 14 regular-season contests. After starting just eight games from 2019-22 with the Jets and Texans, Cashman started 13 games for the 2023 Texans and set a career high with 106 tackles. He then landed… Continue reading Vikings’ Blake Cashman: Career year in 2024 with Minnesota
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner focused on getting bigger for Year 2
Edge rusher Dallas Turner emerged from a quiet rookie season with gratitude for being able to participate in a 14-win season that doesn’t come around very often. “There was definitely some adversity for sure,” Turner said Tuesday as players cleaned out their lockers at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. “But I definitely feel like everything… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner focused on getting bigger for Year 2
Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year
Aug 9, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) talks with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) following the game at the Metrodome. The Texans defeated the Vikings 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports It has been a fun turnaround for Minnesota’s defense. Brian Fores‘ unit is unrecognizable compared… Continue reading Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year
Sam Darnold surges to comeback player of the year favorite
Earlier this week, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the betting favorite to win comeback player of the year. Now, he’s not. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has overtaken Burrow at most sports books. At DraftKings, for instance, Darnold has moved to -135, with Burrow at +135. As of Wednesday, Burrow was the favorite at -200. Darnold’s… Continue reading Sam Darnold surges to comeback player of the year favorite
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah candidate for NFL Executive of the Year
Kevin O’Connell should be a lock for Coach of the Year after guiding the Vikings a hundred miles past preseason projections. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah also deserves to be in the discussion for NFL Executive of the Year for constructing a roster that aligned with the coaching staff’s wishes and vision while also clearing considerable… Continue reading Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah candidate for NFL Executive of the Year
Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All
Sam Darnold, despite what he’s done for the Minnesota Vikings, likely won’t get so much as a vote in the NFL Most Valuable Player balloting for this year. However, it’s now possible that he could end up winning an award that it was previously thought he was ineligible for. Today, the Associated Press (as reported… Continue reading Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All