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• Why Theo Jackson Could Be the Vikings’ Best Offseason Move

Indeed, the Minnesota Vikings marshaled several big-time roster moves this offseason, signing two new defensive tackles in Jonathan Allen and […]...2025
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• Vikings’ Mini-camp: a Front-row Seat to the Team’s Progress

J.J. McCarthy showed promise at Vikings mini-camp, with a 61 MPH throw and leadership, despite some interceptions. His backups, Sam Howell and Brett Rypien, compete for QB2, with Howell’s arm strength shining. Rookie Max Brosmer impresses as a long-term prospect, but concerns linger over depth if McCarthy falters. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 mandatory mi...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s Summer Break Time!

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The team will get a nice rest before training camp! Minicamp is in the books and the next scheduled OTAs have been cancelled. Apparently, it is normal and while it would be nice to give JJ more reps, if the head coach says it is OK then it is OK. Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell gives team much-deserved reward after good work during offseason practices Below is a link tha...2025
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• The Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah Era: So Far, So Good

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images An Examination of the Record to Date I enthusiastically support the extension for Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah. Since this view carries as much sway as the vote on what to have for dinner in my own house, a deeper examination is warranted. I’m aware this viewpoint welcomes some pushback, as the lively thread on the DN article announcing ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Vikings Practice Updates

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images It’s all we got right now Highlights From Day 2 of 2025 Minicamp Practice https://www.vikings.com/video/highlights-from-day-2-of-2025-minicamp-practice The next organized team activities. OTAs: June 16-18 Minnesota Vikings News and Links 3 Observations: Byron Murphy, Jr., Still Picky; J.J. McCarthy Finds Jordan Addison for Deep TD Left tackle Christian ...2025
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• The Vikings Are Starting To Put the Puzzle Together On Defense

The Minnesota Vikings kept most of last year’s defensive contributors in the building, while adding impact players like Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. However, they will elevate Theo Jackson this season because they lost Camryn Bynum in free agency. “It wasn’t easy to let go of Beezy,” Brian Flores said after practice on Tuesday. “He was obviously a critical piece....2025
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• Vikings OTA Observations

Separating the usual from the unusual this time of year As the Minnesota Vikings complete their OTA practices over the past couple weeks, they still have mandatory mini-camp next week and one more round of OTAs the following week- we are beginning to get a little flavor for this year’s team and how it may differ from last year’s team. Of course this is the time of year for a lot of throw-away li...2025
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• Vikings Links: Another Day OF OTAs!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How long before they start televising these practices? Another day of OTAs today. What nuggets of excitement will be gleaned? All eyes will be on JJ McCarthy and his every move will be analyzed by the Super Nerds to try and come up with some kind of projection. These are the dog days of the offseason. We are scratching the bottom of the barrel in an ef...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s An Exciting Time!

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images You have to be hyped up to see our QB! It is an exciting time to be a Vikings fan. It is a little like 1998 for me. Obviously, the QB situation brings “worry” but the rookie QBs last year performed fairly well so there is no reason to believe that JJ McCarty is not going to do well especially playing in KOC’s offense. ... The next organized team activite...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Two Days Of OTAs Are Done

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images How did our QB look? The first two days of OTAs are in the books and it is all good right? I think it is and it is nice to see JJ McCarthy out there getting those first team reps. We got a long ways to go but it is a start. If I am going to be honest, I was not a big fan when he was coming out of college. It seemed like too much hype and the draft talk a...2025
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• Vikings enter 2025 season with one of the NFL’s most complete rosters

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Vikings got bigger and better this offseason and analysts are agreeing it may be one of the best rosters in the NFL this year. On Wednesday morning, Eric Edholm of NFL.com went about ranking the top 10 most complete rosters in the NFL. While there may be a few surprises included, most of the teams are and have been at the top for awhile now. The top ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Owners Meetings Underway

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images What rules changes should they adopt? The NFL owners are meeting today and tomorrow. There are some proposed rule changes that they will be voting on. What rule change would you like to see instituted? I think they should review face mask and pass interference calls always. Perhaps the signal would first have to come from “upstairs”? Then, the ref can...2025
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• Vikings Links: What Is Your Schedule Prediction?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Can the Vikings make the playoffs? Obviously, the entire season outcome depends on how well JJ McCarthy plays. We all want for it to be very successful. We will have to be patient but the hoping for a very bright future is the only mindset you should have. We assume all rookies will have some bumps along the way. It is going to be up to the rest of the o...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Draft Grades Roundup

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images How do the Really Smart Football People™ think the Vikings did? If you’ve been following this site for any length of time, you know that I think the concept of “grading” a draft less than 24 hours after it’s concluded is a fairly ridiculous exercise. There’s absolutely no way to know how these players are going to fare in the National Football League at t...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 23 Open Thread

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s JJ or Bust! Minnesota Vikings News and Links 5 QB Takeaways: Kevin O’Connell on Confidence in J.J. McCarthy; Conversation with Aaron Rodgers O’Connell said McCarthy has heard some of the Vikings play calls “100 times now” and knows the entire protection system. “He knows why we change certain runs to run it the other way, and ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes behind many players in final 2024 QB rankings

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, February 26 The latest Ranking all 59 NFL QBs to start a game in 2024 season: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Eagles’ Jalen Hurts among elite | CBS Sports 8. Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) His 2024 had a lot of similarities to that of his Super Bowl LIX opponent, Jalen Hurts; his passing marks weren’t “elite” as he prioritized ball control, bu...2025
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• Ranking the Kansas City Chiefs, contenders, and pretenders in the NFL playoffs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Separating the contenders from the pretenders in the 2025 NFL playoffs Every year, it feels like a handful of teams don’t belong in the NFL Playoffs, and only a select few can win it all. This year is no different. There are high-flying offenses, quarterbacks who always seem to find a way, and a few teams that are happy to be here. Today, we’ll separate ...2025
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• NFL Combine Day 1: Notes, rumors and other Browns things along with Justin Fields talk

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports NFL free agency may not be as busy for the Browns but you never know with Andrew Berry The NFL rolled into town in Indianapolis, Indiana for the NFL Combine this week. The league has agreed to continue the annual tradition of having the event in Indy at least through next year. The setup is perfect for teams, media and prospects with a ton of hotels, conference c...2024
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"Commanders grant two-time Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade"

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"Jonathan Allen working to return this season for Commanders playoff run, per report"

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"Jonathan Allen goes off after Commanders' loss to Giants: 'It's been seven f*****g years of the same s**t'"

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"Commanders' Jonathan Allen dismisses idea Carson Wentz is locker room issue: 'Like high school, so much drama'"

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"Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne involved in sideline scuffle during Washington-Cowboys Sunday night game"

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"Redskins pick up fifth-year option on Jonathan Allen, one of the best players on a rising defense"

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"The former San Francisco 49ers head coach had overseen a talented young line that includes first-round picks Da’Ron Payne and Jonathan Allen."

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"The Redskins took defensive tackle Jonathan Allen in the first round of last year’s draft but he was limited to just the first five games of his rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury."

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"Alabama star Jonathan Allen doesn't hold back in calling Washington 'soft'"

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"Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen says the defense's goal in practice is to get Kiffin in trouble"

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"Thanks to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, that's the word coming from a "veteran NFL scout" with first-round grades for A'Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed and Jonathan Allen."

• Vikings’ Mini-camp: a Front-row Seat to the Team’s Progress
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• Hot Topics: Salary Cap & More!

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Some Takes on the Latest Vikings (and NFL) News Let’s look at some Minnesota Vikings (and NFL) news and notes making headlines over the past week or so. Ready to have some fun?! Salary Cap Issues and Impact The Vikings have $21.6 million in effective cap space (post June 1st), but are $52.6 million over the projected 2026 cap. Yikes. Yeah, not ideal. You...2025
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• Is Josh Metellus still an underappreciated player for the Vikings?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Josh Metellus has led the Vikings in tackles each of the past two seasons, but he may still be an underappreciated player in Minnesota. Vikings do-it-all defender Josh Metellus is likely a household name around these parts, but outside of the state of Minnesota, there still seems to be some hesitancy to hold him in a higher regard amongst the league’s be...2025
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• Vikings’ KOC & the Quest for Elite Status

Can KOC make the Vikings elite? Two Old Bloggers say he must repeat playoffs in 2025, last done 2008-2009. Health, run game, defense, and McCarthy’s rise are key. Will he join Chiefs, Bills, Eagles as perennial contenders? | Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Can KOC lead the Vikings to elite status in 2025? NFL playoffs, draft trends, and Vikings news! Will McCarthy shine? Darren Campbel...2025
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• Van Ginkel’s Extension, Turner’s Role, and Felton’s Potential

“Scary pass rush incoming!” Van Ginkel’s 1-yr, $23M extension ($22.4M guaranteed) solidifies Vikings’ edge room. His 2024 All-Pro stats (11.5 sacks, 2 pick-sixes) fit Flores’ scheme, ensuring versatility & depth with Turner & Greenard. | Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 roster evolution on The Real Forno Show with Tyler Forness and Dave ...2025
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• Vikings Links: 2 Days Until The Draft

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Almost time for your final mocks! Let’s see those mocks today with the position you want taken first! A good article about Aeneas Peebles but also includes a caution about Emmanwori. 2025 NFL Draft Value Plays: Comparable talent, better investment after Round 1 Why draft Walter Nolen in the first round when you can take Aeneas Peebles in the third? Wal...2025
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• Let’s Get This Party Started!

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The first article from one of our newest writers! Hey, all! This is the first article from Shawn, who is one of the two people we selected from the contest we ran earlier this year about joining the DN team. Welcome him aboard! -Chris First and foremost, I want to thank the Daily Norseman leadership for the opportunity to join the contributor...2025
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• What is the Vikings’ Biggest Current Need?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Where should they be looking? We are officially two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft in that state just to our east, and as things stand right now our Minnesota Vikings still only have four picks. While a lot of folks want the Vikings to trade back, they’re going to have to make a pick eventually. . .well, you would think, anyway. As we get ready for t...2025
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• Vikings Links: 16 Days Until The Draft

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images May as well mock! I love to see those mocks! Minnesota Vikings News and Links Seven things Vikings’ offseason has revealed Players, including McCarthy, were aware of Rodgers talks On the morning of the 2024 draft, coach Kevin O’Connell summoned quarterback Sam Darnold to his office. In a 45-minute conversation, O’Connell told Darnold — who had recently signed a on...2025
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• NFL free agency recap: Which NFC North teams got better, worse?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Breaking down the NFC North key additions and losses in free agency, and seeing which teams improved. With NFL free agency more or less over, it’s time to look at the teams that matter most to the Detroit Lions: their NFC North rivals. The Lions remain the division title holder for their second straight offseason, but the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Pack...2025
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• Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne involved in sideline scuffle during Washington-Cowboys Sunday night game
The former Alabama teammates got caught on camera for the wrong reason...2021
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• WFT DT Allen swings at teammate on sideline

Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne had to be separated on the sidelines during Sunday's game against Dallas....2021
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• Washington and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen agree to a four-year, $72 million extension
Washington has now locked in one of its most talented defenders for the future...2021
• Commanders grant two-time Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade

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• Alabama star Jonathan Allen doesn't hold back in calling Washington 'soft'
Alabama hammered Washington in the Peach Bowl, and Allen believes it could have been worse...2017
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• Jonathan Allen: Alabama defense tries to get Saban to yell at Kiffin at practice
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• Jonathan Allen becomes first national defensive player of the year out of Alabama
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• Jonathan Allen goes off after Commanders' loss to Giants: 'It's been seven f*****g years of the same s**t'

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• The Linc - NFL executive believes Jalen Hurts “will improve down the stretch”

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 12/14/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL Week 15 predictions, fantasy sleepers, upset picks, buzz - ESPN+Fowler: What I’m hearing as we near kickoff. Expect the Eagles to establish a rhythm for quarterback Jalen Hurts early in their game against the Steelers, possibly with some quick-game throws a...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles overdue for a signature win over the Cowboys

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 11/4/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... In Roob’s Observations: Can Eagles end years of frustration vs. Cowboys? - NBCSP1. To understand how huge this Eagles-Cowboys game is you have to look at the last decade and just how long it’s been since the Eagles had a signature win over their fiercest rival....2023
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• Hot Topics: Salary Cap & More!
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• Vikings enter 2025 season with one of the NFL’s most complete rosters
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• 19 NFL stars who changed teams during 2025 offseason

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Which NFL stars have changed teams before the 2025 season? If it were up to me, all NFL player transactions wouldn’t be announced before the season and players would just show up on their new teams like it’s the beginning of a new anime arc. However, with all of the already announced player movement taking place during a whirlwind free agency period, it c...2025
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Win 10 Games?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings projected to have one of NFL’s five hardest schedules in 2025 Looking ahead to the schedule and giving a way too early prediction, I can see the games going down like this ... Eagles (home): Loss Ravens (home): Loss Lions (home and away): Win and Loss Packers (home and away): Win and Loss Commanders (home): Win Bengals (home): Win Chargers (awa...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 23 Open Thread
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 11 Open Thread

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images We are still waiting on the backup QB spot to be filled The signings continue to trickle in and the pickup of Rondale Moore was a nice addition to the wide receiver group. Moore turns 25 on June 9th and still has a lot of upside IMO. He is averaging 45 catches a year for 400 yards and 1 TD in his short career. He has been banged up and did not play last...2025
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• Vikings’ Free Agency Haul

Vikings go all-in for 2025! Two Old Bloggers break down huge signings—Hargrave, Allen, Kelly—& a wild Jordan Mason trade. Will J.J. McCarthy lead them to glory? | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images “Is this the year Minnesota finally wins it all?” Diving into the Minnesota Vikings’ blockbuster moves. From signing veterans like Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave to trading for Jordan Mason, ...2025
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• What the signing of Solomon Thomas in free agency means for the Cowboys

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Cowboys have made some uncharacteristic moves to strengthen their roster early in free agency. The Dallas Cowboys added two former first-round picks to their defensive line on Tuesday, the second day of free agency after landing running back Javonte Williams and guard Robert Jones on day one. They are defensive end Payton Turner and defensive tackle ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 3 Open Thread

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will there be any moves today? The second day of free agency was very productive and filled a lot of the wish list needs for many long suffering Vikings fans. We got a new veteran center who excels at pass blocking and a new guard with lots of upside (hopefully). We got a new veteran defensive tackle who excels at pass rushing and possibly another vet...2025
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• The Linc - Adam Schefter say the Eagles are “more likely to shed more salary than acquire more salary”

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/12/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... “I think they are more likely to shed more salary than acquire more salary. That’s how I feel right now. So, you’re asking if there’s a trick up their sleeve? No, again, I think they are more likely to shed – shed – more salaries, make more moves the other way, more o...2025
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