10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why J.J. McCarthy (and those close to him) saw the Vikings as ‘dream scenario’ in draft

He escaped to the golf course. GO DEEPER How hockey helped make J.J. McCarthy one of NFL Draft's most intriguing prospects “It was almost a dream scenario for him,” Campbell said. He referenced a pre-draft Zoom call with McCarthy, who asked him directly: “Is there a reason you wouldn’t draft me?” “Honestly, from a talent standpoint, no,” Adofo-Mensah said. Because if he’d thrown it every down, we would’ve beaten people by 50.” Despite external concerns about his lack of passing attempts the last two years at Michigan, quarterback J.J. McCarthy performed well on third downs and in two-minute situations. Let’s go freaking do it.” “Coach,” McCarthy replied, pausing for effect, “I got ya.” The quarterback returned to the field.

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. With Pro Bowl pick Sam Darnold having departed in free agency for the Seattle Seahawks after his breakout season, the Vikings prepared to …

1 week, 4 days ago

Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and bring back CB Byron Murphy

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers after the NFL’s free agent negotiation window opened on Monday, targeting an accomplished veteran for their lagging interior offensive line and a young player with upside from the defending Super Bowl champions. The Vikings later announced an agreement to bring back Pro Bowl cornerback …

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

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2 weeks, 3 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 …

2 months ago

Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold’s expiring contract and McCarthy’s knee recovery

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart, an unsettledness that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. In separate season-ending news conferences Thursday, neither general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nor head coach Kevin O’Connell would speak in anything but vague generalities on the subject …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: Are Vikings on the Lions’, Eagles’ level? Should Cowboys keep McCarthy?

New York Times

Week 17’s Sunday games brought crucial moments for coaches on the hot seat, teams battling for their playoff lives and, in some cases, both. Jones: The Vikings basically have everything it takes to contend for a championship: balanced offense, impactful defense, strong quarterback play, a quality offensive line and an innovative head coach with strong communication and motivational skills. Perception …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role

New York Times

Anyone else losing track of what day it is? • “The ‘perfect play’ might be in your playbook, but in real time …” A question every owner needs to ask head-coaching candidates. • “Has Tom ever done anything on a small scale?” How Brady will shape the Raiders’ future. A Giant decision yet to be made New York Giants co-owners …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — Crunchtime is upon us. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the NFL’s darlings, but their visions lie well beyond that. With head coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold rightfully receiving ample credit, it’s worth taking a look at some of the factors that must go in the Vikings’ favor for the team to continue winning down …

3 months, 1 week ago

Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — When you study Kevin O’Connell’s career arc, so much about his head-coaching success makes sense. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell is the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year, but the race is heating up Leave it to Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill to explain O’Connell’s role during the week. On July 6, O’Connell received a phone …

Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match

Associated Press

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bounce back from a tough 2-2 start to the season after a five-game winning streak. They face the Indianapolis Colts in prime time, a team that has shown they can overcome challenges with their passing attack. The Vikings will need to find their defensive footing quickly if they want to win this game. The …

7 months ago

How NFL journeyman Josh McCown is key facet of Vikings’ quarterback development plan

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — Here is Josh McCown, the upbeat, backward-hat-wearing, gum-chewing Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach. Yet when he showed up in Detroit, Martz described him as a “wild horse rider.” Martz tells a story about a particular throw in McCown’s first practice with the Lions. “It’s easy to just give a guy a play and say, ‘Find the open guy,’” …

7 months ago

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

Associated Press

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. After leading the NFL with six interceptions and 20 passes defensed and earning his second straight All-Pro selection in …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. “I really believe that J.J. has kind of confirmed to me and …

7 months, 1 week ago

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces

New York Times

BEREA, Ohio — The Minnesota Vikings’ buses pulled up to the Browns’ practice fields outside of Cleveland, and coach Kevin O’Connell quickly got on with it. “As crushed as I am for our team,” O’Connell said, “I’m the most crushed for J.J.” GO DEEPER Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful surgery As he spoke, the rest of …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful meniscus surgery on right knee

New York Times

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season after having successful surgery on the meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday. “It did reveal that a repair was necessary, which will end J.J.’s 2024 season.” The Vikings selected McCarthy out of Michigan with the No. Sam Darnold, who is entering his seventh season …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, derailing the rookie’s preseason progress and putting his status for the regular season in question. Even if McCarthy’s injury is considered minor and he comes back on the shorter end of the wide range of timetables, this development was a big …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have surgery on torn meniscus: What does this mean for Minnesota?

New York Times

The 2024 edition of The Athletic’s NFL Quarterback Tiers is here. EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have surgery this week on a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. It was something we wanted to be smart about.” GO DEEPER J.J. McCarthy’s debut and 9 more Vikings thoughts from preseason win …

7 months, 1 week ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings ownership says patience with McCarthy will be prioritized, as rookie QB develops

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — When the Minnesota Vikings became the proud owners of a rookie quarterback by drafting J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their potential road to a Super Bowl came into focus — starting with speed bumps. We’re trying to build for the long term.” McCarthy, the 10th overall pick from national champion Michigan, has had his share of …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

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 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with nine picks over the three-day event. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Round 1 | Rounds 2-3 Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections GO DEEPER Vikings 2024 NFL …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, jumping one spot to No. “Obviously I’m a spreadsheet-calculator guy myself, but sometimes you’ve got to step out from there, take your Clark Kent glasses off and just have a championship mindset and swing for a great player.” The departure …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

In J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, Vikings add potential cornerstone contributors

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — The waiting is the hardest part. Once the selection hit the league database, one AFC executive said, “Good player at good value.” An NFC staffer texted, “Best player on the board at that time.” “Listen, Dallas Turner is a guy who, quite frankly, we didn’t expect to be there in that range,” coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings hoping they have team in place to successfully draft, develop rookie quarterback

New York Times

You can picture the Minnesota Vikings’ draft room. Instead, head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown, assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski and other members of the Vikings leadership team formulated a strategy built around simulating what it would be like to coach, work alongside and develop a highly selected quarterback. GO DEEPER Why Sam Darnold is a vital piece …

11 months ago

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league. “It’s something that is hard to grasp, but if you grasp it, you know what the rewards are, right?” With Penix and Nix widely considered to be in …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle

New York Times

We published our first Minnesota Vikings mock draft two months ago. This mock draft leans into what might happen if Minnesota is unable to trade up, or if head coach Kevin O’Connell prefers a quarterback option who might be available at a later pick. Add him alongside a proven run stuffer in Harrison Phillips, and pair his penetration ability with …

1 year ago

J.J. McCarthy talks rising draft stock at Michigan pro day: ‘I pride myself on intangibles’

New York Times

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With a chance to set a record for the most prospects selected in a single NFL Draft, Michigan drew a big crowd of NFL coaches and evaluators to its pro day Friday afternoon. I’m pretty confident with the showing I put out there.” Many projections have McCarthy as the fourth quarterback drafted behind USC’s Caleb Williams, …

1 year ago

Vikings make big play toward QB of the future with trade for Texans’ first-round draft pick: Sources

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Alec Lewis and Dane Brugler The Athletic has live coverage of Texans vs Bears in the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game. The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring a second first-round pick for April’s NFL Draft, landing No. Minnesota will get the 23rd and 232nd pick….Houston will get the 42nd, 188th and 2nd in 2025 — Dianna Russini …

1 year ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

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 …

1 year ago

J.J. McCarthy’s draft ceiling: What film shows about Michigan QB’s NFL potential

New York Times

Where an NFL team values Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy will depend on its tolerance for projection. vs. Ohio State, 4:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, second-and-6 Up 3 points late in the game, Michigan called a boot, but every receiver was covered as McCarthy got to the edge. vs. Ohio State, 5:24 remaining in the third quarter, second-and-5 McCarthy’s athleticism …

1 year, 1 month ago

A former GM’s take on this Vikings offseason: ‘They are in a tough spot’

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings’ current situation reminds Randy Mueller of the spring of 2006. In one story, an anonymously sourced executive was even quoted as saying: “When you take the approach of just getting by at quarterback, you’re not going to win long term.” Other needs occupied Mueller’s day-to-day planning sessions. “There’s no guarantee that they could go all in next …

1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mueller: How Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy compare as NFL prospects ahead of CFP final

New York Times

The only thing missing from Monday’s matchup for college football supremacy is the pristine Rose Bowl venue. Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy are both so talented, and yet, they could not be more different. Skill sets Tale of the tape: Penix vs. McCarthy Name Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy School Washington Michigan Year 6th-yr sr. Jr. Age …

1 year, 4 months ago

What the Vikings’ trade for Josh Dobbs says about the team’s present and future at QB

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — In a roundabout way, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s offense is built around probability. Additionally, O’Connell said Tuesday that rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is in line to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. After the Vikings drafted Hall, John Beck, a longtime NFL quarterback and one of Hall’s private trainers, said, “He couldn’t have asked for …

1 year, 4 months ago

2024 NFL Draft QB Tracker: Who belongs with J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels in Heisman race?

New York Times

The Heisman Trophy shouldn’t be a quarterback-only honor. With all that in mind, here’s how I’d bucket the quarterbacks in the Heisman conversation, if the season ended today: Finalists Jayden Daniels, LSU: 2,573 yards, 30 TDs, 3 INTs, 73.1 percent completions, 521 rushing yards J.J. McCarthy, Michigan: 1,799 yards, 21 TDs, 3 INTs, 78.1 percent completions, 3 rushing TDs Vegas …

1 year, 6 months ago

Vikings 53-man roster projection: Who’s in and who’s out ahead of NFL cutdown day?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL roster cuts and projections ahead of cutdown day MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin O’Connell calls the next 72 hours the toughest part of his job. “We’ve got a very competitive roster and feel really good about our depth,” O’Connell said Saturday after the team’s final preseason game, an 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tight …

1 year, 7 months ago

Vikings 53-man roster projection: How it’s shaping up ahead of first preseason game

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Vikings vs. Eagles on Thursday Night Football. https://t.co/cg0XP25nbC — Minnesota Vikings August 7, 2023 Quarterback In: Kirk Cousins, Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall The biggest question with the quarterbacks is how facing Brian Flores’ defense on a daily basis will prepare them for the season. Offensive line In: Christian Darrisaw, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Ed …

1 year, 10 months ago

How Jaren Hall fits into the Vikings’ unresolved long-term plan at quarterback

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — They laid a trap. Simultaneously, the Minnesota front office will get a chance to observe Hall’s progression as it considers the team’s most crucial long-term question: What is the plan at quarterback after Cousins, who turns 35 in August? “When you go into a contract negotiation, you’re trying to come up with solutions together,” Adofo-Mensah said Saturday. …

1 year, 10 months ago

Vikings draft Jaren Hall: A developmental QB option comes to fruition for Minnesota

New York Times

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis It seemed likely from the beginning that the Minnesota Vikings would add a quarterback at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. That’s the story behind Minnesota’s decision to draft BYU QB Jaren Hall with the 164th pick Saturday afternoon. He is shorter in stature, standing 6 feet tall and weighing …

1 year, 10 months ago

Might the Vikings draft a QB? Kevin O’Connell could be ‘an ideal fit’ for a rookie

New York Times

He remembers when his brain was a tangled mess. The retired Super Bowl-winning quarterback visited Whitfield in 2014, observed some of O’Connell’s lessons, and said he “was blown away.” Afterward, Dilfer asked O’Connell to manage a quarterback regional for the Elite 11, one of the premier high school QB showcases. “In our offense,” O’Connell told Jones, “plays have a lot …

1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings want to do this on their own terms. Considering The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler, published “The Beast” on Monday, I felt it would be worthwhile to dig a bit deeper into the idea. The pass rush may be humming, but they’re not going to get home in time if we anticipate and see and feel.” So …

1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings NFL Draft debate: Weighing the best fits for Minnesota’s first four picks

New York Times

We’re less than a month away from the draft, and the Minnesota Vikings’ needs are clearer than ever. Baumgardner: OK, so Minnesota’s in an interesting position as a team that’s good enough to win its division while also being a club that could probably use a few upgrades in critical spots. I also love Pace from Cincinnati and think he …

2 years ago

Vikings-related NFL Draft thoughts after the first wave of free agency

New York Times

Now that the Vikings have charted their course in free agency, seemingly opting to continue their “competitive rebuild” by adding young talent to go with a few longtime contributors, it’s time to reconsider their plans for the upcoming NFL Draft. Here are my thoughts after the early free-agency frenzy: We learned a lot this week about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's approach for …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Vikings add Jeff Okudah, the third pick in the 2020 draft, for cornerback depth

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with cornerback Jeff Okudah on Tuesday, adding the third overall pick from the 2020 draft whose career has been sidetracked by injuries. Okudah played in 2023 for the Atlanta Falcons, who acquired him for a fifth-round draft pick in a trade with the Detroit Lions. Okudah, who played …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings say receiver Paul Flatley has died at 84

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84, the team announced Sunday. Shifting from halfback to flanker at Northwestern, Flatley was a fourth-round pick by Minnesota in the 1963 draft, joining a …

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1 week ago

Signing of veteran backup Brandon Allen points to the Titans using No. 1 draft pick on QB

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans hold the No. The Titans announced Friday that they had agreed to a contract with 32-year-old journeyman Brandon Allen, who spent last season backing up Brock Purdy in San Francisco. Allen’s best season was in 2020 when he started a career-high five games and was 90 of 142 with five TDs and four interceptions. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Jets make it official and release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s now a first-time free agent

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over. Meanwhile, the Jets absorbed a $49 million dead money charge by cutting Rodgers, but are able to spread that over two years instead of one — $14 million this year and $35 million next year — by designating him a post-June 1 cut. The …

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1 week, 2 days 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 …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Aaron Rodgers urged to sign with 'loaded' NFL suitor by legendary quarterback Brett Favre

Daily Mail

From one former Green Bay Packers quarterback to another, Brett Favre has pleaded with free-agent Aaron Rodgers to sign with another team the NFL Hall of Famer played for - the Minnesota Vikings. The Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns are less-likely options due to their high NFL Draft position, with the Pittsburgh Steelers also in the discussion due to Justin …

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

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1 week, 3 days ago

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

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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 …

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