Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2024)

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Purple Rumor Mill: Vikings’ Contract Motives for Justin Jefferson, Dalton Risner, Another Addison Breakout New PFF Article Ranks NFL’s Edge Defenders, Names 2 Vikings NFC Team 'Motivated' To Extend Superstar WR, Trade Possible? Will Justin Jefferson show up to mandatory minicamp amid extension talks? Does PFF Hate the Vikings’ QB Situation Too Much? The 4 Main Vikings Position Battles This Summer State of the Vikings Linebackers: Former UDFA on a Path to Stardom The 5 Most Underrated Players on Vikings 2024 Roster Vikings Defender Listed as a Favorite for Rookie of the Year 5 Surprise Players Who Could Make Vikings 53-Man Roster Vikings Waive Young Offensive Lineman How Many Passing Yards are Enough for the Vikings? Minnesota Vikings Dedicated to Paying Justin Jefferson a ‘Market-Altering’ Contract Extension What Charging Documents Say About Everson Griffen's DWI, Cocaine Arrest The 8 Best Players on the Vikings’ Roster Vikings teammate speaks out about J.J. McCarthy Vikings begin extension talks with key offensive cog Former Vikings DE Everson Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI Report: Minnesota Vikings New ‘Mindset’ On J.J. McCarthy in Year 1 After Seeing Him In OTAs Post Draft What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young Minnesota Vikings Coach Doesn’t Hold Back About Aaron Jones Minnesota Vikings Suddenly Bring Back Veteran Offensive Starter For 2024 Season Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal Minnesota Vikings Receive Another Brutal Injury Update On Offensive Star Vikings icon explains why team needs to break the bank for Justin Jefferson References

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Purple Rumor Mill: Vikings’ Contract Motives for Justin Jefferson, Dalton Risner, Another Addison Breakout Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2)

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / 4 hours ago

New PFF Article Ranks NFL’s Edge Defenders, Names 2 Vikings Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (4)

Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus recently released his 2024 Edge Defender Rankings ahead of the 2024 season. The list shares the order in which he believes the league’s top edge rushers rank among each other.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

NFC Team 'Motivated' To Extend Superstar WR, Trade Possible?

The NFC team Minnesota Vikings are motivated to extend superstar wide receiver, Justin Jefferson but trade is still possible. According to a report, the Vikings are in active contact talks with the wideout so it seems like a deal will go through.

Justin Jefferson News/ Sporting News / 8 hours ago

Will Justin Jefferson show up to mandatory minicamp amid extension talks? Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (7)

Will the Minnesota Vikings see wide receiver Justin Jefferson attend mandatory minicamp amid contract extension talks?

Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / 5 hours ago

Does PFF Hate the Vikings’ QB Situation Too Much?

At this point of the offseason, most major sports platforms are starting to put together their 2024 NFL season team and position rankings. One of the leading NFL analytics websites just recently released their starting quarterback rankings for all 32 teams ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / 11 hours ago

The 4 Main Vikings Position Battles This Summer Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (11)

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

State of the Vikings Linebackers: Former UDFA on a Path to Stardom

Having started the offseason state of the union for the Minnesota Vikings with the defensive line last week, it’s time to look at the Vikings linebacker group.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / 13 hours ago

The 5 Most Underrated Players on Vikings 2024 Roster Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (15)

Earlier this month, Pro Football Football Focus unveiled the NFL’s most underrated players, a publication that can be read here. Ivan Pace Jr. led the way for Minnesota, though VikingsTerritory doesn’t consider him too underrated.

NFL News/ purplePTSD.com / 13 hours ago

Vikings Defender Listed as a Favorite for Rookie of the Year Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (17)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Vikings will be looking to get massive contributions from some of the youngest players on their roster. One of those players is outside linebacker Dallas Turner, who was selected with the 17th overall pick in this spring’s draft.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / 14 hours ago

5 Surprise Players Who Could Make Vikings 53-Man Roster Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (19)

VikingsTerritory writers were asked to provide one surprise player apiece for the Minnesota Vikings who will make the regular season roster in September.

Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / 15 hours ago

Vikings Waive Young Offensive Lineman Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (21)

Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / 15 hours ago

How Many Passing Yards are Enough for the Vikings? Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (23)

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Most expect the passing attack to be a bit more modest due to Kirk Cousins’ departure. In 2023, the Vikings were an elite team for passing yards, at least in terms of quantity.

Justin Jefferson News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / 12 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings Dedicated to Paying Justin Jefferson a ‘Market-Altering’ Contract Extension

Dalton Risner is finally back in purple, which means Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s next order of business is to complete Justin Jefferson’s contract extension.

Everson Griffen News/ FanNation Inside The Vikings / 16 hours ago

What Charging Documents Say About Everson Griffen's DWI, Cocaine Arrest

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen was arrested earlier this week for probable cause DWI in Minneapolis, Minn., and charging documents reveal that he was also in possession of cocaine.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / 17 hours ago

The 8 Best Players on the Vikings’ Roster Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (28)

The 2024 Minnesota Vikings are supposed to win six to eight games in 2024, a season that most consider a springboard to 2025 and beyond. The club said goodbye to Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter in March and hello to J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News/ NFL Analysis Network / 23 hours ago

Vikings teammate speaks out about J.J. McCarthy

One of Minnesota’s best receivers informed reporters that McCarthy has a promising future.

Vikings begin extension talks with key offensive cog

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Minnesota Vikings history' quiz

Christian Darrisaw News/ Pro Football Rumors / May 30

Vikings begin extension talks with key offensive cog

The fourth-year lineman is clearly in the NFC North club’s long-term plans.

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

NFC's worst offseason moves: Cowboys, Falcons slip with boneheaded decisions

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News/ 5 GOATs / May 30

Former Vikings DE Everson Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI

Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen was taken into custody at the Hennepin County Jail in the early hours of Wednesday morning under probable cause for DWI, according to county records.

J.J. McCarthy News/ Gridiron Heroics / May 30

Report: Minnesota Vikings New ‘Mindset’ On J.J. McCarthy in Year 1 After Seeing Him In OTAs Post Draft

For the previous six seasons, the Minnesota Vikings were blessed with the ease of mind that comes with having a veteran quarterback like Kirk Cousins. They’re quickly adjusting their expectations to life with a rookie quarterback during his first practice with the team in OTAs.

NFL News/ Yardbarker / May 30

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown spent a portion of the 2023 season serving as quarterbacks coach of the Carolina Panthers and working with then-rookie signal-caller Bryce Young. He recently discussed what he took from the experience as Young struggled to find his footing in his first season in the league.

Vikings icon explains why team needs to break the bank for Justin Jefferson

NFC's worst offseason moves: Cowboys, Falcons slip with boneheaded decisions

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

Aaron Jones News/ NFL Analysis Network / May 29

Minnesota Vikings Coach Doesn’t Hold Back About Aaron Jones

The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Aaron Jones after he was released by the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason, and they are already loving his presence.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Gridiron Heroics / May 29

Minnesota Vikings Suddenly Bring Back Veteran Offensive Starter For 2024 Season

The Minnesota Vikings are set to bring back a member of the 2023 squad on the offensive side of the ball. The move will boost the offensive line for whoever is under center for the upcoming season.

Dalton Risner News/ Pro Football Rumors / May 29

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

Dalton Risner has logged two extensive stays in free agency since his rookie contract expired. For a second straight year, it will be the Vikings who end that period.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Gridiron Heroics / May 28

Minnesota Vikings Receive Another Brutal Injury Update On Offensive Star

The new-look Minnesota Vikings are going to be a very interesting team to watch during the early stages of the 2024 NFL season. After losing Kirk Cousins in free agency, the Vikings will start either Sam Darnold or J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / May 28

Vikings icon explains why team needs to break the bank for Justin Jefferson

Jared Allen appeared on Tuesday's episode of the "Up and Adams" podcast and explained why the organization needs to do everything possible to keep wideout Justin Jefferson with the team.

Insider offers update on Justin Jefferson trade report

Vikings reportedly considered Justin Jefferson trade during NFL Draft

NFC's worst offseason moves: Cowboys, Falcons slip with boneheaded decisions

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

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