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Minnesota Vikings earn surprising ranking with linebacker unit

One season after a weak group, the Minnesota Vikings linebackers are much better.

Matthew Coller: Reflecting on the events and decisions that led the Vikings to JJ McCarthy

I’ve always been incredibly fascinated by NFL teams’ quarterback histories. Maybe that’s because every time you go back through them there are always lots of gems and a few “I forgot that guy played here!” moments.

J.J. McCarthy Collaborating with You Know Who

The connection doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but at least per Minnesota Vikings fans‘ viewing pleasure, the response is something like, “Hell yes.” Former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen posted a video to Instagram this week of his collaboration with J.J.

Unlikely Source Pounds the Table for Sam Darnold

It might be a fantasy football tweet, but it applies to the Minnesota Vikings, nevertheless. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert, an employee at the Sleeper fantasy football app, pounded the table for Sam Darnold this week, claiming the journeyman signal-caller would climb to new heights in 2024.

The 5 Strongest Spots on the Vikings’ Roster

The Minnesota Vikings kick off training camp in 24 days, with the NFL regular season exactly 10 weeks away. The team won just seven games last year, and sportsbooks also forecast that number for the Vikings in 2024.

A Look at the Vikings’ Late Day Three/UDFA Draft Strategy

Some insight into how Kwesi hunts for draft diamonds By the time Day Three of the NFL Draft rolls around, most of the top 100 players have been taken. The top performers from Power Five conferences that aced the Combine are off the board.

Vikings’ Defensive Line is Facing a Ton of Doubt Even as Competition and Depth Grow

Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. As things flip over to defense, we begin up front with the Vikings’ defensive line.

Video surfaces of J.J. McCarthy throwing passes to former Vikings WR

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy wasted no time getting together with NFL wide receivers this summer.

Two Minnesota Vikings Get the Dark-Horse Treatment

Following the 2022 season, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Year. It was the first hardware to go to a player employed by the Vikings since Adrian Peterson earned his MVP trophy.

Another Vikings’ Star Player Is Expected to Ask for a Huge Contract

The Minnesota Vikings have just handed three-time Pro Bowler Justin Jefferson his contract extension after four years of excellence. Jefferson will make $140 million in the four seasons following his fifth-year option and is under contract through the 2028 campaign.

Watch: JJ McCarthy Goes Through Summer Workout With Veteran Wide Receiver

By all accounts, Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy has his hands full battling for the starting job in Minnesota. His primary competition is with six-year veteran and former first-round pick, Sam Darnold.

Minnesota Vikings Receive Shockingly Good Update On 2024 First-Round Pick

The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to make a bold trade in the 2024 NFL Draft in order to select pass-rusher Dallas Turner. It was a move that excited the fan base, especially after losing Danielle Hunter in NFL free agency.

Analyst provides troubling take on Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy

Perhaps just as troubling, McCarthy didn’t show much improvement with his production year over year at the tail end of his college career.

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San Francisco 49ers’ Backup QB Situation May Find Definite Answer Soon

Everything’s peachy for the San Francisco 49ers with their starting players. Thanks to Brock Purdy’s incredible play, the Niners made it to Super Bowl LVIII where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in dramatic fashion.

Stinging reviews of Minnesota's 'weak' defensive line

The Vikings have plenty of questions heading into the 2024-25 season, but their biggest weakness might be the defensive line. They made big changes on the edge swapping Danielle Hunter for Jonathan Greenard and drafting Dallas Turner, but does the interior have enough depth?

Vikings rookies J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner still unsigned

The Vikings open training camp in just over a month yet their two first-round picks remain unsigned. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Dallas Turner are two of five first-round picks that remain unsigned heading into July.

Minnesota Vikings need to sign former Offensive Player of the Year before they start training camp

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the NFL's best receiving duos in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but things start to get a bit shaky as one descends the depth chart.

Receivers the Vikings Could Add Before the Season

After K.J. Osborn signed with the New England Patriots this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings chose to mostly stand pat in their receiver room, only signing Trent Sherfield Sr.

Minnesota Vikings Insider Reveals Bold Report On Jordan Addison

A lot of attention was given to Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson this offseason. His contract situation was a major headline, but fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison is making waves of his own.