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Well-Paid UDFA Receiver Looking to Fill Open Spot in Vikings’ WR Competition

Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Recently, Dustin Baker discussed a couple of the well-paid UDFA players in a piece for Vikings Territory. The talented edge rusher Gabriel Murphy gets a lot of the focus, but then the conversation shifts over to a more overlooked name: Jeshaun Jones.

Minnesota Vikings defender hoping to stay long-term

The Minnesota Vikings have some potential contracts up for extension and one defender wants to stay long-term.

Do the Minnesota Vikings Care if They’re Competitive in 2024?

Fast forward from when Minnesota Vikings’ general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took over the team in 2022, to where the team is at today. It’s completely different.

New Vikings CB Has Been Turning Heads Early

Nov 12, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin (0) reacts after intercepting the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paycor Stadium.

Vikings Starter is Supposed to See His Snap Count Decrease

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Left up to Kevin O’Connell, Harrison Phillips would see his snaps decrease. The Vikings starter along the defensive line is coming off consecutive years where he has started all seventeen games.

Matthew Coller: 13 things we learned from Vikings minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings only have a few more days of spring practices before summer officially begins for the team. There has been a lot to talk about during the OTA and minicamp periods so let’s have a look at everything we have learned so far….

Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. staying late to help UDFA

The Minnesota Vikings have an emerging leader on their defense in Byron Murphy Jr.

Sam Darnold's grasp on the starting quarterback position is stronger than ever after Vikings minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings were one of 10 NFL teams to hold mandatory minicamp and while things are from set in stone, there were plenty of developments worth discussing. The Vikings hold one more week of OTAs, from June 10-13, but that's for the younger players.

Maybe the Dalton Risner Theories Were Right?

In back-to-back offseasons, Dalton Risner received less attention than expected on the free-agent market. A strange occurrence indeed, the veteran lineman is back in the saddle for 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings, a club hoping to improve on a 7-10 record one year ago.

One Aspect of Justin Jefferson Trade Rumors Was Real

The Minnesota Vikings never planned to trade Justin Jefferson, but that doesn’t mean other NFL franchises didn’t inquire about the 24-year-old. Jefferson inked a four-year, $140 million megadeal one week ago, making the phenom playmaker the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Apparently the Vikings are the “least improved” team in the NFL

At least, according to one source We’re well into the month of June, and fans of the Minnesota Vikings are wondering exactly what the team is going to look like in 2024 as they embark on a brand new era.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addresses financial approach

A few major roster-building decisions have been made this offseason, including the recent monster investment made in receiver Justin Jefferson.

Five toughest running backs Vikings will face in 2024

Every week in the NFL presents a new challenge. Coaching staffs have different challenges to gameplan for against each team. Some teams may feature a high-flying offense with a top-tier quarterback.

Justin Jefferson doesn't play the game that ruins a lot of top wide receivers' reputations

Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in today's NFL and it's not just because the dude is an absolute monster on the field - his work ethic and character also played major roles in getting him to where he is, today.

Could Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to the playoffs in 2024?

After the Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, many fans have seemed to brush past free agent QB Sam Darnold and already look towards the future, but is it too soon?

Despite Minnesota Vikings’ claims of never having 'shopped' Justin Jefferson, reputed reporter believes the team considered using him to get a great deal

Throughout the off-season, there have been a lot of variables for the Minnesota Vikings. The future of quarterback Kirk Cousins was in jeopardy and the direction in which the team was headed was in question.

Report: Minnesota Vikings Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Update After Mandatory Minicamp

A new report offered a blunt assessment of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as mandatory minicamp this week. The Vikings have an unusual schedule this offseason, where they will hold three voluntary practices for OTAs next week after mandatory minicamp this week.

A Player to Watch in Every Position Group for the Vikings During Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their third year under the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. They’ve had a major impact on the culture and feel of this team, but this is the first year where the roster looks like it’s theirs.

Vikings: Sam Darnold taking nearly every first-team snap over J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings traded up one spot in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. It would appear, however, that they are in no rush to get him on the field as veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is seeing nearly every first-team reps through OTAs.

State of the Vikings Secondary: New Formation Could be Here to Stay

Going into last season, the Vikings secondary was the most maligned unit on the roster. They featured aging former All-Pro safety Harrison Smith and a middle-market free agent signing at corner in Byron Murphy and not much else.

Justin Jefferson’s Surprising Hidden Benefit of Mammoth Minnesota Vikings Extension Revealed

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a colossal contract extension that will ensure he’ll be wearing a Vikings uniform for at least the next half-decade.

Minnesota Vikings unveil new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled a new alternate uniform on Thursday dubbed the “Winter Warrior.” The new look is an all-white uniform complete with purple accents and a white helmet.