Vikings free-agent targets: 10 offensive linemen and defenders who’d make sense
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikings free-agent targets: 10 offensive linemen and defenders who’d make sense

New York Times  

It’s early in the offseason, but the Minnesota Vikings brass is thinking about ways to reshape the team. GO DEEPER Why Trey Smith's dream NFL career with the Chiefs almost never happened Drew Dalman, C, Falcons Let’s first note that current Vikings center Garrett Bradbury remains under contract for 2025. Will Fries, G, Colts Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah often refers to free-agent signings as “bets.” Don’t think of them as wagers on sporting events, but more so dart throws based upon probabilities. Patrick Mekari, G, Ravens Minnesota could shop in the mid-to-upper-tier interior offensive line aisle and fortify all three interior positions for around $35 million. Minnesota must first find out whether veteran safety Harrison Smith wants to return and then gauge Cam Bynum’s interest.

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Vikings bring in veteran Javon Hargrave in another big move to bolster their defensive front
1 week, 1 day ago

Vikings bring in veteran Javon Hargrave in another big move to bolster their defensive front

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings made another major move on interior redesign, agreeing to terms Wednesday with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Javon Hargrave on a two-year, $30 million contract with $19 million guaranteed, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores loves to play with a variety of unorthodox alignments and blitz calls, and a front that features …

Vikings focus up front in free agency by reaching deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries
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1 week, 2 days ago

Vikings focus up front in free agency by reaching deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings continued an aggressive reconstruction of the interior lines on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on contracts with former Washington defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and former Indianapolis guard Will Fries, who followed center Ryan Kelly from the Colts to the Vikings. Because Allen was released last week for salary cap savings before the expiration of his …

Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival
1 week, 4 days ago

Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. The 30-year-old, who played seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being drafted in the fifth round out of Texas-El Paso …

Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for a second straight offseason. The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league’s deadline on Tuesday, maximizing their options for bolstering the roster and potentially making the first-time Pro Bowl pick available to every …

Vikings are — and should be — prioritizing DT with first-round pick in NFL Draft
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vikings are — and should be — prioritizing DT with first-round pick in NFL Draft

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Think of the image Brian Flores’ defense conjures. The Minnesota Vikings have benefited from all the mayhem for two seasons now, and folks throughout the NFL aren’t afraid to shower what Flores has done with praise. One NFC evaluator at the NFL Scouting Combine raved about how important Flores’ defense was to the Vikings’ success this season. Another …

The Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere
2 months ago

The Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — These Minnesota Vikings crushed it in the chemistry department, building a system that allowed former castaway Sam Darnold to set an NFL starting quarterback record with 14 wins in his debut season and using a carefully selected infusion of free agents to revitalize the defense. “We’ve got the right kind of things going on in this organization, …

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings’ summer schedule is heating up. Here is our full breakdown: Quarterbacks Starter: Sam Darnold On the roster: J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens Out: Jaren Hall The Vikings do not want to rush McCarthy’s development. Wide receivers Starters: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison On the roster: Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Nailor Out: Trishton …

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine
1 year ago

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, are likely to converse this week before the crucial March 12 void on the 35-year-old quarterback’s contract. A couple of months later, in Arizona at the NFL league …

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list
1 year, 1 month ago

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list

New York Times  

Most NFL teams focused their sights on next season a while ago. — Paul Dehner Jr. Biggest offseason need: Wide receiver The Browns are only going to become one of the AFC’s elite teams if Deshaun Watson plays like an elite quarterback. — Colton Pouncy Biggest offseason need: Safety The Packers’ top three safeties from 2023, Darnell Savage Jr., Jonathan …

Vikings’ offseason decisions will show deftness of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s leadership
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings’ offseason decisions will show deftness of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s leadership

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — It was the first question Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was ever asked publicly as the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. “I can’t run from that in any kind of way.” GO DEEPER Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft results under microscope as Vikings approach pivotal offseason A challenge we're ready to embrace. “Right now, in the competitive rebuild, we want to …

At what positions do the Vikings most need help this offseason? And how can they get it?
1 year, 2 months ago

At what positions do the Vikings most need help this offseason? And how can they get it?

New York Times  

That’s not to say the Minnesota Vikings aren’t focusing on their Week 18 matchup with the Detroit Lions. GO DEEPER For Vikings, tanking for a better draft pick is a more difficult proposition than it seems Interior defensive line Why this is a need: If you’re reading this, you’ve likely watched the games. Or maybe, just maybe, the Vikings take …

Minnesota Vikings release star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source says
1 year, 9 months ago

Minnesota Vikings release star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source says

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap savings after his fourth consecutive season surpassing the 1,000-yard rushing mark. Cook was scheduled to count more than $14.1 million against Minnesota’s salary cap, which would have been the third-highest figure for a running back in the league behind Derrick Henry and Nick …

Why the Vikings released Dalvin Cook and what’s next: Is it Alexander Mattison time?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why the Vikings released Dalvin Cook and what’s next: Is it Alexander Mattison time?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Vikings vs 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Minnesota Vikings officially released running back Dalvin Cook, the team announced on Friday. With no team biting on a trade, the Vikings were left with this decision: releasing a four-time Pro Bowler so that they’d be able to use the cap resources elsewhere. Expected Points Added …

NFL free-agency grades: The good, bad and ugly of every major agreement
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL free-agency grades: The good, bad and ugly of every major agreement

New York Times  

NFL free-agency negotiations between teams and player reps began at noon ET on Monday, and it didn’t take long for news to break about contract agreements. Grade: C March 20 Texans to sign TE Dalton Schultz Continuing to set the table for what is likely one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft, the Texans agreed to a reported …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
2 years ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Ranking NFL free agency spending power, 1-32: Jaguars and Jets have cash, Saints (surprise!) and Rams are broke
4 years ago

Ranking NFL free agency spending power, 1-32: Jaguars and Jets have cash, Saints (surprise!) and Rams are broke

New York Times  

To plant flowers, one must dig up dirt. New England Patriots — $57.5 million Whether or not they bring back Cam Newton, Bill Belichick would be the first to admit that he didn’t give the quarterback much help last season. Houston Texans — $33.5 million On Thursday, Houston restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ contract to create $6.5 million in salary-cap …

How the Vikings made Ezra Cleveland the pick to bolster their offensive line
4 years, 10 months ago

How the Vikings made Ezra Cleveland the pick to bolster their offensive line

New York Times  

The Vikings’ brass woke up Friday pleased with the way things had gone on the first day of the draft, but also aware they still had a major hole to fill. Even if Cleveland wasn’t falling in the second round, it would’ve been difficult to make the trade given where the Vikings’ cap stood and what the team thought Williams …

Inside Vikings OTAs: Kyle Rudolph talks contract, new O-line debuts and more
5 years, 9 months ago

Inside Vikings OTAs: Kyle Rudolph talks contract, new O-line debuts and more

New York Times  

For the first time, the revamped Vikings roster that is supposed to yield better results than last season’s eight-win output took the field together for practice this week, a step toward putting the disappointment of a year ago behind them. So, like I said, they’re working really hard.” Rudolph did add an interesting statement after declaring that both sides were …

Vikings position-group breakdowns: Building a title-worthy defensive line
6 years, 7 months ago

Vikings position-group breakdowns: Building a title-worthy defensive line

New York Times  

In January’s NFC championship game, the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles abused the Minnesota Vikings in part through their extraordinary defensive line depth and rotation — Case Keenum had a passer rating of 116.5 when kept clean in that game. Richardson has been winning a lot of one-on-one reps and creating big problems in the Vikings’ offensive run game …

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