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Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. Brooks, 26, started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College before transferring to Southern Miss. He signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft, but was cut coming out of the preseason and re-signed to the […] The post Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Vikings Linked to Bizarre Potential Quarterback Trade

The Minnesota Vikings recently decided to trade young quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. After using the No. 10 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on McCarthy, it was a big-time loss for the franchise. McCarthy missed his entire rookie […] The post Vikings Linked to Bizarre Potential Quarterback Trade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Blitzing Is More Common Because Formations Are Becoming Tighter 

I was trying to puzzle out how to plagiarize my new podcast best friend while simultaneously filling in for him for this week’s Jamboroo, and for all my skill in stealing other people’s takes, I couldn’t figure out how to effectively disguise it. So instead, I’ll build off what Drew wrote last week while referencing research someone else did. I was trying to see why teams are blitzing more this year, even setting aside blitz maven Brian Flores (his Vikings defense is currently blitzing at a...

Giants OC gets brutally honest on JJ McCarthy after Vikings trade

The New York Giants recently opted to shake things up by trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. The news comes after another tough week from Jameis Winston, who started in place of the injured Jaxson Dart on Sunday vs the Tennessee Titans. Now, Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has spoken on his view of […] The post Giants OC gets brutally honest on JJ McCarthy after Vikings trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFL GM Predicts Cardinals Trade QB Gardner Minshew Before Trade Deadline

The Giants acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings after starter QB Jaxson Dart was injured, and more moves like that are likely to happen as the season continues. In a Week 3 diary where he outlined some quarterbacks who could be on the move, Jason La Canfora specifically talked to one general manager regarding Cardinals […] The post NFL GM Predicts Cardinals Trade QB Gardner Minshew Before Trade Deadline appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Vikings confirm QB roster move after J.J. McCarthy trade to NY Giants

The Minnesota Vikings just made an important move at quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings have made a move to fill the roster spot created by the trade of J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants . The team confirmed that quarterback Max Brosmer has been signed to the 53-man roster, giving Minnesota another option behind its top two quarterbacks. Brosmer is familiar with the organization after spending the entire offseason with the Vikings. He initially made the 53-man roster as one of four q...

Former Kansas Great RB Finds Next Home In NFL

Devin Neal has found his next home in his football journey. The former Kansas great has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Jordan Schultz. Neal spent his rookie year with the New Orleans Saints, totaling 206 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. The Vikings announced that Neal has been signed to the practice […]

Giants Signing OLB Jihad Ward Off Vikings’ PS

Tom Pelissero reports the Giants are signing Jihad Ward to the active roster off the Vikings’ practice squad. Ward played with the Giants in 2022 and 2023 and offers a replacement after OLB Brian Burns suffered a season-ending injury. Ward, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016. He was in […] The post Giants Signing OLB Jihad Ward Off Vikings’ PS appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Giants steal former pass rusher off Vikings practice squad

The New York Giants on Wednesday reunited with veteran edge defender Jihad Ward, signing him off the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad as they look to replace production following Brian Burns’ season-ending torn ACL. The 32-year-old is returning to New York for a second stint after spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Giants. He […] The post Giants steal former pass rusher off Vikings practice squad appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New Orleans Saints News: Tight ends standout in the Saints’ offense

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Vikings sign two former Saints running backs ahead of their Week 5 matchup Hopefully they aren’t so productive against the Saints next week Juwan Johnson’s fumble aside, Saints tight ends have been off to a terrific start An incredible performance by the two tight […]

“I’m Willing to Groom”: Jameis Winston Opens Up on Giants Bringing In J.J. McCarthy

The New York Giants were in need of a quarterback with Jaxson Dart sidelined and found an answer in J.J. McCarthy, who was previously with the Minnesota Vikings. The young quarterback gets a fresh start, but it also complicates the position of veteran QB and current QB1 Jameis Winston, who is holding down the fort […] The post “I’m Willing to Groom”: Jameis Winston Opens Up on Giants Bringing In J.J. McCarthy appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Miami Dolphins news: Jacob Rodriguez getting noticed, Vikings game previews

Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez hit the ground running when he reported to the team for rookie minicamp back in May. Fast forward to the end of September, and Rodriguez has not slowed down. The second-round pick not only claimed a starting role in the middle of Miami’s defense, he also established himself as […]

Giants’ Jameis Winston Has an Open Invite For New Teammate JJ McCarthy

A new quarterback has arrived in East Rutherford, with the New York Giants deciding to trade for Minnesota Vikings signal-caller JJ McCarthy. The former Michigan Wolverines star and College Football Playoff national champion gets a fresh start with the Giants, and that could also mean a return to the bench for Jameis Winston. Even after […] The post Giants’ Jameis Winston Has an Open Invite For New Teammate JJ McCarthy appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Assessing the Vikings Offense

It’s been an ugly start to the season for the Minnesota Vikings’ offense, at least from a total yards perspective, but most major efficiency metrics as well. The season began with high hopes for a more productive offense led by a proven veteran in Kyler Murray, who’s ranged between an average to near top ten […]