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As the Minnesota Vikings and the rest of the NFL move through the no-man’s land from the conclusion of the off-season program until the start of training camp, I took a stab at a 53-man roster projection after cuts are made at the end of August. I also provided some thoughts and insights into each […]
After a bit of a slow week news-wise, and a week where yours truly had a few things happening away from the interwebs, we’ve got the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll about our Minnesota Vikings to share with you, so let’s get you those results here as promised. For this week’s question, […]
As we trudge along watching the leaves fall from the trees, there is not a whole heck of a lot to discuss besides you know what and that is kind of boring already. It wont stop some folks as you will see in the links. One thing that might be interesting is to give your […]
It’s no secret that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J McCarthy struggled last season in his first year as the starter. Injuries and inconsistent play derailed the season for Minnesota, but McCarthy’s poor performance may have been a bit overblown according to one key metric. In Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) 2026 QB Annual, they dissected McCarthy’s play, […] The post One J.J. McCarthy Metric Reveals a Possible Lifeline to Revive His Career appeared first on HEAVY .
Being that they’re in different conferences, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets are not rivals. In fact, if you […]
The Minnesota Vikings signed James Pierre earlier this offseason for 2 years at an $8.5 million maximum value. Additionally, they selected Charles Demmings in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.They were needed additions for the Vikings, who were lacking cornerback depth badly. Before acquiring Pierre and Demmings, they had a very bare corner room. […] The post Vikings Projected to Make Major Trade Amid CB Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings could look at a veteran free agent for the defensive to help them with a trait that is needed for the young unit.
Author’s note: this is hardly the biggest story of the week, but there’s not much left for me to say about Jaylen, or The Trade, or Paul George that hasn’t been said by my talented fellow writers here at the blog. Instead, I want to tell a story about Dillon Mitchell, and how he came […]
The Vikings' uncertain quarterback situation gives the Bears another reason to feel confident heading into another NFC North title defense.
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams said he’s more concerned with “how the team wins games” but admitted that he’s working on improving his completion percentage. “Obviously I want to get that up, get the completion percentage up,” Williams said, PFT. “Some of the things that I do on the field, it negatively impacts that. But we’ll […] The post NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Aaron Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell offered extensive praise for New York Jets general manager and former college teammate Darren Mougey.
Minnesota Vikings RT Brian O’Neill is heading into the final year of his contract.In September of 2021, O’Neill signed a 5-year/$92 million contract to remain with the Vikings through the 2026 season. Now, Minnesota is staring down the possibility of O’Neill becoming an unrestricted free agent in 9 months.The Vikings are likely to extend O’Neill, […] The post Vikings Urged to Ink Beloved Star Amid Expiring Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
A certain veteran free agent has been tied to the Minnesota Vikings again, and he should continue to be ignored just as he seemingly has been to this point.
It’s that time of the year when football fans are bored. You may be reading this article at a cabin right now, discussing with your friends whether the Minnesota Vikings will bounce back next year. You may even be sitting around a campfire, attempting to name random Vikings players. Or you could be arguing about their uniforms.
The Minnesota Vikings traded away pass rusher Jonathan Greenard on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.The haul netted them a 3rd-round pick in 2026 (Jakobe Thomas), as well as a 2027 3rd. Greenard and the team couldn’t come to agreements on a revised deal. He believed he deserved a pay raise, and the Vikings weren’t willing to […] The post Vikings ‘Expected’ to Sign Super Bowl Champion Edge Rusher appeared first on HEAVY .
Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray are talented players for the Minnesota Vikings, but what is their fantasy football value for the 2026 NFL season?
The Vikings’ QB remains a polarizing subject. The post Former GM Throws Major Shade at J.J. McCarthy Amid Vikings Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY .
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made some eyebrow raising comments about New York Jets GM Darren Mougey. The post Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s Comments About Jets Spark Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made some eyebrow raising comments about New York Jets GM Darren Mougey. The post Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s Comments About Jets Spark Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
The Buffalo Bills will begin training camp at the end of July, and some of their former players are still seeking teams for the upcoming season. One of those players is defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, who is still looking for a new team.Jones played four seasons with the Bills from 2022 to 2025, participating in […] The post Former Bills Defensive Star Tipped as ‘Best’ Fit for Vikings’ Defense appeared first on HEAVY .
‘Great Story’ – Evans Looms as Key Offensive-Line Factor
The Minnesota Vikings signed QB Kyler Murray earlier this off-season to a veteran minimum deal.The agreement serves as a true insurance policy for Kevin O’Connell and his job security for 2026 and beyond. They knew they couldn’t just give J.J. McCarthy the keys this season after what happened in 2025. It was a year of injuries and incredibly inconsistent play, […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Slammed with Harsh Dose of Reality Amid Competition appeared first on HEAVY .
One NFL voice believes new Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray could be in for a better season than he has had in the past with the Arizona Cardinals.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been out of the Twin Cities for a little while nowCousins was released by the Atlanta Falcons just 2 years into his 4-year/$180 million agreement with the team. In 2024, Minnesota decided to move on from the former Michigan State Spartan in favor of a QB room including Sam Darnold […] The post Vikings’ Former QB Kirk Cousins Draws Blunt Take from Legend appeared first on HEAVY .
After breaking out as a UDFA darling, linebacker Ivan Pace has seen his impact with the Minnesota Vikings diminish recently. So much so that despite his relatively low price at $3.5 million this year, his name has consistently been brought up as a potential cut candidate.