Vikings add Jeff Okudah, the third pick in the 2020 draft, for cornerback depth
4 days, 3 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 collegiately at Ohio State, was the first defensive back to crack the top three of the NFL draft since Shawn Springs was picked third by Seattle in 1997. The Vikings also agreed to terms on a contract with wide receiver Tim Jones, who primarily played on special teams for the Jacksonville Jaguars and appeared in all 17 games in each of the last three seasons.

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Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim
7 months ago

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Jaren Hall at quarterback for their final preseason game, with J.J. McCarthy on the mend and Sam Darnold solidified as the starter for the regular season. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that Hall will likely be relieved at some point Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles by recent acquisition Matt Corral. Nick Mullens, …

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 …

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

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

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

AP source: Lions trade Okudah to Falcons for 5th-round pick
1 year, 11 months ago

AP source: Lions trade Okudah to Falcons for 5th-round pick

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions aggressively improved one of their weaknesses this offseason, signing a trio of defensive backs from other teams and keeping a pair of their own to bolster the secondary. Okudah stayed healthy and started in 15 games last year, showing signs of promise as a run-stopping cornerback and struggling at times under second-year coach Dan Campbell. …

Falcons acquire CB Jeff Okudah from Lions for fifth-round pick: Source
1 year, 11 months ago

Falcons acquire CB Jeff Okudah from Lions for fifth-round pick: Source

New York Times  

By Jeff Howe, Josh Kendall, Colton Pouncy and Larry Holder The Lions are trading cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Falcons, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: The Lions will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick in exchange for Okudah, a league source confirmed. 3 pick in the 2020 draft, could start right …

Lions’ cornerback moves further cloud Jeff Okudah’s long-term Detroit future
1 year, 11 months ago

Lions’ cornerback moves further cloud Jeff Okudah’s long-term Detroit future

New York Times  

The last time we saw cornerback Jeff Okudah, one of the most polarizing players on this Detroit Lions roster, he ended what once looked like a promising season rather unceremoniously. As the Lions recorded a statement win over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers — one that helped set the tone for how the team is approaching the 2023 season — …

Jeff Okudah among Lions’ young players showing growth, promise for the future
2 years, 4 months ago

Jeff Okudah among Lions’ young players showing growth, promise for the future

New York Times  

Amid a losing season, at the very least, a team wants to see development and opportunities for the young players who might stick around for a winning future. So having those guys and just letting them grow and get a little bit better … I think it’ll pay pretty good dividends for us.” Here’s a closer look at some of …

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense
3 years, 7 months ago

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of turnovers by QB Kirk Cousins left the Vikings at 1-5 entering their bye week, the brilliance of rookie WR Justin Jefferson and workhorse RB Dalvin Cook helped them finish on a better note. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, DT Sheldon …

Lions take Ohio St cornerback Jeff Okudah at No. 3 overall
4 years, 10 months ago

Lions take Ohio St cornerback Jeff Okudah at No. 3 overall

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions became the first team in more than two decades to take a cornerback in the first three picks in the NFL draft. Detroit drafted the Ohio State standout with third overall pick Thursday night, making him the highest-drafted cornerback since Shawn Springs was selected from the same school by Seattle in 1997. The Lions were last in …

A top pick in NFL draft? Ohio State corner Jeff Okudah has it covered
4 years, 11 months ago

A top pick in NFL draft? Ohio State corner Jeff Okudah has it covered

LA Times  

The Times examines the top prospects ahead of the NFL draft, to be held August 23-25. Over the past two decades, as the value of shutdown cover men skyrocketed and salaries soared accordingly, the pass-happy NFL has been surprisingly conservative when it comes to selecting cornerbacks at the top of the draft. That’s how good the Ohio State cornerback was …

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