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Free agency for the 2026 NFL season is scheduled to begin officially on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.The “Legal Tampering” period begins on March 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET.All 32 teams must be under the salary cap by the official start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at […]
49ers linked to Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard amid trade report “A lot of the 49ers’ inability to generate pass rush last year was the byproduct of Nick Bosa missing most of the year after he tore his ACL,” DeArdo wrote. “But even with Bosa slated to make a full recovery, it would still make sense […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves another SB Nation Reacts survey for you all to […]
ESPN’s Jordan Reid just dropped a new two-round mock draft following this year’s NFL Combine and he has the Vikings loading up on defense with their first two picks. Let’s jump in and see what kind of team Reid believes the Vikings will be building in the post-Kwesi era. Round 1, Pick 18: DT Caleb […]
With just over a week to go before the start of the new NFL league year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for ways to get compliant with the salary cap, and word has surfaced that they may be looking to move on from one of their more dynamic defensive players. According to Adam Schefter of […]
Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback turmoil post-2026 NFL Combine on The Real Forno Show. Host Tyler Forness questions J.J. McCarthy’s future amid rumors, exploring veteran options like Geno Smith and Kyler Murray as ideal fits for Kevin O’Connell’s offense. With releases like Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave shaking the market, Forness breaks down trade […]
In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 offseason challenges, focusing on quarterback uncertainty, NFL Combine revelations, and defensive backfield evaluations. Set against the backdrop of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine where rumors fly faster […]
This season the Commanders will be switching to a new defensive scheme under Daronte Jones, who previously worked as the passing game coordinator under Brian Flores with the Vikings. The details of the new defense have not been announced yet. And it’s hard to guess how much Washington’s new defensive coordinator will put his own […]
The Minnesota Vikings have a little more than a week to clear out a whole lot of cap space so that they can be compliant with the NFL’s salary cap by the start of the new league year on 11 March. It sounds like they’ve made a couple of decisions towards getting there, and those […]
Eagles Question of the Day: If the Eagles trade away a player who isn’t A.J. Brown or Tanner McKee, who do you think it would be and why? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Stefon Diggs, A.J. Brown […]
One of the more provocative rumors circulating around the NFL Combine this past week is that the Minnesota Vikings have soured on J.J. McCarthy and may even be pursuing an exit strategy with the former first-round pick. Tony Pauline reports that the Vikings are “quietly pursuing an exit strategy” for McCarthy and that a source […]
It is a great time of year for football fans. You really have to like this time of year if you are true football nerd/doofus. You got off season planning and the underwear olympics going on plus, for Vikings fans, we got QB dilemma. How can you not be entertained? The defensive backs were really […]
A couple of weeks ago, the National Football League won a grievance against the National Football League Players Association that said that they were no longer allowed to publicize the “grades” that each organization receives from players around the league in various categories. That grievance, apparently, does not stop the NFLPA from giving those grades […]
Vikings fans, is Anthony Richardson destined for Minnesota? In this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness ranks the top 10 QB additions to push J.J. McCarthy, sparking heated debates on trades, reunions, and upside plays. In a candid discussion on The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano, the […]
The Colts are allowing Richardson to seek out a trade, so he will have some agency on where he lands. Which teams could be a fit for him and provide him an opportunity to either start or give him the mentorship needed to help him hit his ceiling? Minnesota Vikings: Starting Opportunity The Vikings are […]
The 2026 NFL Combine is getting underway today at 2 PM CST. The Minnesota Vikings will be there with their newly former leadership group. The drills aren’t my favorite in the world to watch. To me, you’re better off watching game footage, but it does impact the draft. For that reason alone, it’s impossible to […]
NFL Combine 2026: Schedule, TV channel, and how to watch workouts in IndianapolisWorkout scheduleThursday, February 26 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers, kickersFriday, February 27 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight endsSaturday, February 28 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backsSunday, March 1 (1 p.m. […]
We’re beyond the Super Bowl but not quite to the start of the new league year so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Minnesota Vikings. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Vikings player or coach, and who was it? You could always […]
The Minnesota Vikings are about $42 million over the estimated $303.5 million NFL salary cap for 2026 (the projected range is between $301.2 million and $305.7 million) and must get salary cap compliant by 4pm ET on March 11th. Beyond trimming $42 million in cap space (the Vikings currently are the most over the salary […]
The San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back an old friend to the front office. No, it’s not Trent Baalke. Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will be back in the fold as a personnel executive, according to general manager John Lynch. Adofo-Mensah has been in the building and around; the 49ers are just waiting […]
The Real Forno Show dives into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 NFL Scouting Combine plans on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Host Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano deliver sharp analysis on why Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski are skipping the main podium sessions, the relevance of the Combine in the tracking-data era, and a […]
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Minnesota Vikings? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
I am really enjoying the debate about the QB position. I guess I love the drama! It is too bad that JJ McCarthy has been injured for much of the last two seasons. It really has delayed his development and the team’s ability to determine his long term future. His performance on the field has […]
The Commanders hiring Daronte Jones as their new DC signals a much needed overhaul of the defense this offseason. Jones comes to Washington from the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent the last four years as DBs coach and passing game coordinator under DC Brian Flores, who was also interviewed by the Commanders. In his introductory […]
News broke on Saturday evening that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has passed away from what is suspected to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Moore is just the latest tragedy in a world where men too often are hesitant to admit they need help to address the struggles they are going through. While everyone’s […]