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As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. Yore AI question …why does Brian Flores not utilize true run stuffing defensive tackle like a nose […]
The NFL Draft is still a little over a month away, but for the Minnesota Vikings a lot is riding on this draft. Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf made that clear in his statement following the release of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the end of January, and he’s right. Between the Vikings salary […]
Well, this team is never boring… I had nearly finished an article about the Vikings’ quarterback situation, considering the Kyler Murray signing and the idea of a Murray-McCarthy-Brosmer/other quarterback room for 2026. Then, the Vikings unexpectedly re-signed Carson Wentz out of nowhere. Now I don’t know what the heck is going on. Well, a bit […]
The Buffalo Bills are losing a key reserve member of their offensive line as Buffalo has declined to match the Minnesota Vikings’ offer sheet for restricted free-agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by discussing the news that Josh Allen is losing Van Demark, a versatile lineman who can […]
It looks like the Minnesota Vikings have their new swing tackle. Tom Pelissero is reporting that the Buffalo Bills will not be matching the Vikings’ offer sheet to restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark. That means that Van Demark will be on his way to Minnesota, where he will likely serve as the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ roster needed some talent at wide receiver heading into the offseason, leading the Raiders to sign Jalen Nailor from the Minnesota Vikings to a three-year, $35 million contract during free agency. On paper, this seems like an overpay by Las Vegas since the four-year pro has just 69 catches for 1,066 […]
Carson Wentz re-signing signals J.J. McCarthy is DONE with the Minnesota Vikings? Tyler Forness drops bold claims about the quarterback future, Brian O’Neill & Jordan Addison extensions, and top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to avoid on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show with Dave Stefano. On the latest episode of The Real Forno […]
On Thursday afternoon, a pair of greats from recent Minnesota Vikings history both officially brought their careers to an end. Fullback C.J. Ham and wide receiver Adam Thielen, both Minnesota natives, held a joint retirement press conference at the Vikings’ facilities. You can see the entire press conference here. . .by which I mean you […]
There has been a series of events over the past week that suggest the Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy may not be together much longer. The Kyler Murray Signing The first was the signing of Kyler Murray. It was expected that the Vikings would bring in an established starter given the quarterback fiasco last season. […]
As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. The latest new in free agency was the signing of Johnny Hekker and Ryan Van Demark. The […]
In a significant departure from how they handled things last season, it appears that the Minnesota Vikings will have their quarterback room settled well in advance of the 2026 season. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Vikings are re-signing quarterback Carson Wentz, presumably to fill out their quarterback room alongside J.J. McCarthy […]
Now that the first and biggest wave of NFL free agency is over, let’s take a look at how the Minnesota Vikings’ division opponents fared and what impact that may have on the division race this season. Chicago Bears The NFC North division champions of a year ago got there in large part due to […]
The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reported today that the Chicago Bears were signing 27-year-old defensive tackle James Lynch. The 6’4”, 295-pound Lynch was originally a fourth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2020 after playing his college ball at Baylor. He was in Minnesota until 2024, but missed all of 2023 with a knee injury […]
Saints sign former Vikings RB Ty Chandler Could this be a special teams addition or a hint towards Alvin Kamara’s future? Best and Worst Landing Spots for Top WRs From 2026 NFL Draft One of the potential WR options for the Saints. NFL Mock Trade: Saints Send Pick No. 8 to Buccaneers in Draft Day […]
With Ryan Wright departing for New Orleans early in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings needed a punter to fill out their group of specialists, and they added one with quite the résumé on Tuesday night. Per numerous sources, the Vikings have agreed to the terms of a one-year contract with punter Johnny Hekker. At one […]
The Minnesota Vikings are doing something in free agency! I repeat. . .the Minnesota Vikings are doing something in free agency! Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network are reporting that the Vikings have signed Buffalo Bills restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet. The Bills tendered Van […]
The book officially closed on the Minnesota Vikings’ 2022 NFL Draft class on Tuesday, and not in the way anyone might have imagined it would have when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell put together their first group of draftees a little less than four years ago. With running back Ty Chandler officially agreeing to a […]
Not much to talk about unless we beat the different QB debate horse into oblivion. I am sure we will. The team is taking it’s sweet time and nobody knows what is going to happen, if anything, next. I am hoping for a contract extension for O’Neill, a contract extension or trade for Greenard, and […]
The New Orleans Saints have signed former Minnesota Vikings fifth-round pick Ty Chandler to a one-year deal on the veteran minimum, adding a seventh running back to a unit that already includes Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne Jr., Devin Neal, Kendre Miller, Audric Estime and Evan Hull. The move could also cast further uncertainty over Kamara’s future, as retirement speculation continues to surround the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. In 2025, Chandler suffered a significant injury in the Vik...
Vikings stay quiet in free agency, signing only Kyler Murray and James Pierre for $9.8 million total. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano examine what this conservative approach means for Minnesota moving forward, including salary cap updates, long-term roster needs, Jonathan Greenard trade talk, and an updated […]
A week into free agency, Mac Jones remains with the San Francisco 49ers. Most teams have filled the quarterback spot for their respective teams. The quarterback landscape is different seven days later. Justin Fields was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday morning. Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Tua […]
Vikings snag Kyler Murray! Dive into the FNG’s arrival and QB drama in this Two Old Bloggers episode. Will the diminutive dynamo bench McCarthy and save O’Connell’s job? In the latest episode of 2OB, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver a sarcastic, in-depth breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ subdued 2026 free agency kickoff, headlined […]
We here at Revenge of the Birds aren’t obsessed with Kyler Murray. We report what occurs, of course, and put out an article when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Arizona Cardinals cut bait with Murray and announced it early enough instead of waiting until the league new year on March 12. Maybe that […]
Earlier this week, we brought you another SB Nation Reacts survey with a couple of questions about free agency. We’ve got the results of that survey here for you today, so let’s get to those results and find out what everyone is thinking, shall we? The first of our questions for you this week centered […]
Now that the Minnesota Vikings have signed Kyler Murray as their new (presumably) starting quarterback, let’s take a deeper dive into Kyler Murray’s game and look into the strengths and weaknesses therein. Here we go. Murray’s Situation in Arizona Kyler Murray was taken as the first overall pick in the 2019 draft. The Cardinals were […]