The Minnesota Vikings are making tough roster decisions as preseason winds down and the path to a 53-man roster becomes clearer. With injuries mounting and competition heating up across position groups, the organization has been forced to make several moves that reshape their depth chart heading into the regular season. The Vikings announced three […]
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The Minnesota Vikings may have found more than just a quarterback in J.J. McCarthy. The young player continues to show why he represents the future of the franchise, both through his development on the field and his character away from it. A recent fan event provided the perfect example of McCarthy’s approach to his […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have lost one of their most beloved players. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Anthony Barr has retired. “[Four-time] Pro Bowl OLB Anthony Barr is retiring after 10 NFL seasons. The former top-10 pick of the Vikings started 108 games during his outstanding career,” Schultz wrote on X. 4x Pro Bowl […]
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J.J. McCarthy is set to take over as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie year with a knee injury. McCarthy used his recovery time wisely. He spent hours studying film and working directly with head coach Kevin O’Connell to refine his understanding of the offense. The work has […]
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The Minnesota Vikings, much to the surprise of analysts and most of their fans, had one of the best records in the regular season in 2024. Their projected win total was somewhere in the six to eight range, but they ended up winning 14 games. It wasn’t enough to overtake the Detroit Lions for […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have few question marks on their offense heading into the 2025 season, but the biggest is whether quarterback J.J. McCarthy can handle the starting job after missing his rookie year with a knee injury. He will need plenty of support from the talented weapons he has around him, which is why […]
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Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Justin Jefferson has gotten off to one of the best starts of any receiver in NFL history with 7,432 yards and 40 touchdowns over 77 games through his first five seasons. Vikings fans couldn’t ask for more from their star wideout, but former legendary Vikings receiver Randy Moss recently had […]
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J.J. McCarthy has been the talk of the town for Minnesota Vikings fans over the past few months. Once the team made it clear that he was going to be their starter in 2025, the buzz hasn’t stopped surrounding the 2024 first-round pick. The Vikings made a significant investment in him, and after suffering […]
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J.J. McCarthy has been the talk of the town for Minnesota Vikings fans over the past few months. Once the team made it clear that he was going to be their starter in 2025, the buzz hasn’t stopped surrounding the 2024 first-round pick. The Vikings made a significant investment in him, and after suffering […]
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J.J. McCarthy has been the talk of the town for Minnesota Vikings fans over the past few months. Once the team made it clear that he was going to be their starter in 2025, the buzz hasn’t stopped surrounding the 2024 first-round pick. The Vikings made a significant investment in him, and after suffering […]
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For years, the Minnesota Vikings could trust Cris Carter to perform in big moments. He was one of the most consistent and reliable wide receivers of his generation, making the most of his swift moves to get open. His name isn’t often mentioned when talking about the greatest receivers of all time, but those […]
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The Minnesota Vikings will have the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL this season. As such, they need to make sure that J.J. McCarthy is kept out of harm’s way. Unfortunately, he might not have one of the best blindside protectors in the league to start the season. “Christian Darrisaw (ACL) returning for Week […]
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The Minnesota Vikings enter this season with a huge question mark on their hands. They didn’t keep or sign any veteran quarterback to be an insurance policy, and they’ve gone all-in with J.J. McCarthy. That makes sense, since they took him with a top-ten selection last season. However, he missed his entire rookie year […]
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The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season went a lot better than most people expected. After all, most sportsbooks projected them to finish well below .500, but they ended up having one of the best records in the NFC. Sam Darnold had the best statistical season of his career, with much thanks to his offensive […]
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The Minnesota Vikings moved quickly after wrapping up their mandatory minicamp. The team wasted little time making roster adjustments as they continue shaping their depth chart ahead of training camp. Friday brought news of two roster moves as the Vikings added an offensive lineman while parting ways with a safety who joined the team […]
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The Minnesota Vikings lost a legendary figure Tuesday with the passing of Jim Marshall at age 87. The iconic defensive end, who set the NFL record for most consecutive games started by a defender, died in a Minneapolis hospital following an extended stay, according to his wife, Susan Landwehr Marshall. “The Vikings family mourns […]
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The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their rookie tryouts last weekend, giving about 20 undrafted players a chance to showcase their talents. Among the hopefuls looking to catch the coaching staff’s eye, two defensive prospects managed to stand out from the crowd and land contracts with the team. The Minnesota Vikings made it official on […]
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The Minnesota Vikings had their sights set on keeping quarterback Daniel Jones around for another season. The team’s offseason strategy shifted dramatically when Jones opted to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero recently shed light on the situation during an appearance on the Ross Tucker podcast, revealing the Vikings had actually […]
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Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson raised eyebrows during a recent interview when he addressed the surprising slide of Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders, once projected as a higher selection, ultimately fell to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. This unexpected tumble left many observers, including Jefferson, questioning the decision-making of […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are charting a new course at QB, leaving behind last year’s trio of signal-callers, including veteran Sam Darnold. They even passed on future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, who reportedly showed interest in joining the franchise next season. Instead, the Vikings are betting big on rookie J.J. McCarthy, their prized No. […]
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