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• Sources: Vikings' Metellus nets 3-year, $36M deal
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up perhaps their final piece of offseason business Saturday, signing safety Josh Metellus to a three-year extension that ensures he will spend the bulk of his career with the squad that drafted him in the 2020 sixth round....2025
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• Vikings extend Josh Metellus: Minnesota gives versatile safety three-year, $36 million contract extension

The Vikings will keep their versatile defensive back in Minnesota for the foreseeable future...2025
• Vikings, Josh Metellus Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images He’s staying around for a while With training camp in full swing in Eagan, the Minnesota Vikings have put together a deal that will keep their most versatile defender on the fold for the foreseeable future. Safety Josh Metellus and the Vikings reached agreement today on a three-year, $36 million contract extension with a max value of $42 million that inclu...2025
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• Vikings Training Camp 2025 Heats Up: McCarthy’s Grip & Injury Twists!

In The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness highlights Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s training camp philosophy: no rush on injuries like Jefferson’s leg tightness, as “there’s nothing to win right now.” O’Connell plans a slow ramp-up for OL Darrisaw and Fries. He teases 21 personnel with RBs Aaron Jones & Jordan Mason for mismatches, pass protection, & QB-friendly schemes to keep backs fresh & exploit def...2025
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• Vikings Links: Day 2 of Training Camp Practices

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images It’s a great time of year! I realize that most of the hesitation from media types and “analysts” about the potential of the Vikings is based on how JJ McCarty is going to play. It is fair to be cautious in your assessment but there is way too many folks who are simply assuming he is going to be “average”. You do not see many of these folks comparing what JJ ...2025
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• Vikes' Metellus practices following spring 'hold-in'
Vikings safety Josh Metellus did not extend his spring "hold-in" into the start of summer and was a full participant in the team's first training camp practice....2025

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• Vikings Roster Battles To Heat Up: Forness’ Bold 53-Man Projections

Christian Darrisaw reported to Vikings camp but wasn’t placed on the PUP list yet, unlike others. Forness speculates he might not have completed his physical, or he’s fully ready—leaning toward the former due to the team’s conservative injury approach. He could still end up on PUP/IR, missing at least four games; it’s a tidbit to monitor as camp begins. | Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Ty...2025
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• Vikings Making a Push to Upgrade Special Teams Units

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Below the radar moves may have an impact- but the new kickoff rule will have an even bigger one As the Minnesota Vikings get ready for the start of training camp, one area that may be getting a little more focus for improvement this year is special teams. No, the Vikings aren’t getting a new kicker or a new special teams coach, but they have made a nu...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 12 Days Until Training Camp!

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Time flies! 12 days until the rookies and quarterbacks report! The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp will begin with rookies and quarterbacks reporting on July 20th, followed by the rest of the team on July 22nd. The first open practice to the public will be on Saturday, July 26th. Practices will be held at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnes...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Is JJ McCarthy Ahead Of The Curve?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images He has spent a year learning the offense! I am a firm believer in giving a young QB at least two years of starts (I would do three years if I am running things) before attempting to make a decision on their long term prospects with the team. Young QBs need time and will make mistakes like all QBs do. Patience is the key. The hopes are obviously very hi...2025
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• Vikings Training Camp: Key Questions Surrounding Flores, Addison, and More

Brian Flores’ contract, expiring in 2025, raises concerns as he hasn’t signed an extension. Tyler Forness notes potential negotiation issues or head coaching ambitions. His value to the Vikings’ defense is immense, but a lateral move could be blocked. If he leaves, the team may gain compensatory picks. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Dive into the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, host...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: One More Extension To Go

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Time To Reward Brian Flores I think that we should hopefully here about a hefty extension for Brian Flores soon. The Vikings have been adding defensive players via free agency and the draft that Coach Flores feels will be good in his scheme. If Flores leaves for a head coach position, do the Vikings have contingency plans for a coordinator that runs a ...2025
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• Mid-June Vikings 53-Man Roster Prediction

Post-OTA/minicamp edition It’s only mid-June and the Minnesota Vikings have finished mandatory minicamp and OTAs and are off until the start of training camp at the end of July. Coaches are not talking about players who have stood out to them yet, and there really isn’t too much to go on in terms of which players on the bubble will make the roster and which will not. But there are hints of who is...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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• 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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"On the next possession, after the officials missed what probably should have been intentional grounding in the end zone on Detroit, Jared Goff threw a pass that was tipped by Josh Metellus into the hands of Ivan Pace Jr."

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"Early in the second half, the Vikings turned another turnover into points, as Josh Metellus came up with an interception of Brock Purdy on a tip drill to set the Vikings up at the San Francisco 10-yard line."

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"After a Vikings’ punt, the Vikings’ defense forced a big turnover, as Akayleb Evans forced a fumble from Bijan Robinson that was recovered by Josh Metellus for a huge play."

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"Josh Metellus and first-round pick Lewis Cine could see playing time along side [more]"

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"Safety Josh Metellus has been added to the list, which also includes safety Harrison Smith, linebacker, Ryan Connelly, and defensive end [more]"

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"Cameron Dantzler, Josh Metellus sign with Vikings"

• Sources: Vikings' Metellus nets 3-year, $36M deal
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• Vikings extend Josh Metellus: Minnesota gives versatile safety three-year, $36 million contract extension
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• Vikings, Josh Metellus Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
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• Vikings Links: Day 2 of Training Camp Practices
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• Vikings Roster Battles To Heat Up: Forness’ Bold 53-Man Projections
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• The Vikings’ Top Mystery Will Gain a Crucial Clue Today

Does Josh Metellus show up for training camp? The team captain is still awaiting an extension, a contract dilemma that […]...2025
• Will Flores Transforms Vikings D Again? 2025 Predictions + Linebackers Long-Term View & More!

In this episode, Brian Flores has been transforming the Vikings’ defense since 2023 into a turnover-sacking unit, but note late-season fades. For 2025, expect more man coverage (up from 22%), versatile “multiple” players like Turner & Metellus, and better personnel fits with additions like Hargrave & Allen. Flores dictates via deception & adapts per foe—and more on this Two Old Bloggers. | Ph...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 12 Days Until Training Camp!
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Trades Could The Vikings Consider?

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Are there any players available? I am not sure there is a player that could be available for trade but this article lists a couple of interesting (to me) candidates. 4 Trade Candidates for Philadelphia Eagles Heading Into Training Camp Jordan Davis, DT As a 2022 first-round pick, Jordan Davis delivered a breakout performance last season, playing a significant role i...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Is JJ McCarthy Ahead Of The Curve?
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• Vikings Links: Day 2 of Training Camp Practices
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• Vikings Making a Push to Upgrade Special Teams Units
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• Will Flores Transforms Vikings D Again? 2025 Predictions + Linebackers Long-Term View & More!
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• The Flores Scheme and What’s Next

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings’ DC has crafted a unique scheme and will continue to add wrinkles to it The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with the fifth-best defense in points allowed, despite not having any superstar players, thanks to the ingenuity of defensive coordinator Brian Flores. He took the Vikings’ defense from 28th to 13th in point allowed his fir...2025
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• The Flores Scheme and What’s Next

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings’ DC has crafted a unique scheme and will continue to add wrinkles to it The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with the fifth-best defense in points allowed, despite not having any superstar players, thanks to the ingenuity of defensive coordinator Brian Flores. He took the Vikings’ defense from 28th to 13th in point allowed his fi...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Trades Could The Vikings Consider?
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Is JJ McCarthy Ahead Of The Curve?
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: One More Extension To Go
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• Mid-June Vikings 53-Man Roster Prediction
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• The Vikings’ Roster Puzzle: Who Makes the Cut?

Tyler Forness projects Darrisaw, O’Neill, Skule, and Rouse at tackle; Fries, Kelly, Jackson, Brandel, Jurgens inside. Rouse risks being cut if Logan Brown outshines him, as Rouse struggles laterally. Versatility inside could save Rouse, but Brown’s upside threatens his spot. Lee’s signing hints at center depth concerns. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Shocking cuts! Vikings’ 53-man roster projec...2025
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• Vikings Links: Day 2 of Training Camp Practices
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• Vikings’ Mini-camp: a Front-row Seat to the Team’s Progress
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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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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images We get another chance to see our new QB! Mandatory Minicamp is getting underway today. It will be nice to read all the reports about who the players look in practice especially JJ McCarthy. At the same time there is another cornerback available which will not cost a draft pick. Is Jaire Alexander worth it? Will he sign here? The snaps are going to be l...2025
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Have A Top 10 Roster

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Do they have a top 10 roster? Another day of Organized Team Activities is going on today. Next week they begin the Mandatory Minicamp. There is a lot to be excited about this season. The team really addressed some weaknesses in free agency with maybe a quibble about cornerback. But we have to trust Flores was behind the acquisitions and his resume here spea...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Jim Irsay’s Legacy

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Colts owner sadly passed away last week at the age of 65. The NFL was saddened last week when it was announced that Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay, had passed away at the age of 65. Irsay took over ownership of the Colts in 1997 when his father, Robert, passed away and worked in different departments with the team since 1982 before taking over. Th...2025
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Were Wise To Stay Put At 24 In The Draft

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Sometimes the best trade is the one you do not make! Now that the draft is over and it has been analyzed ad nauseum, we can see the picture of this “time horizon” that Kwesi speaks of often. Many of the Draft Doofi believed the Vikings were going to trade down. Yet they did not. It is fairly obvious the reason why. Two of the top three in...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Who Will Get The Next Extension

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Brian O’Neill, Josh Oliver, and Josh Metellus are good candidates What player do you think gets the next extension? I think is could/should be O’Neill due to his massive cap hits the this year and next year. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Kevin O’Connell explains why J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been named Vikings’ starting QB Why haven’t the Minnesota Vikings...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings 31, Atlanta Falcons 28: Dobbs last-minute magic gives Minnesota fourth straight win

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images What a crazy game this was The Minnesota Vikings were missing a bunch of important players heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, and they lost a couple more over the course of the afternoon. In the end, they overcame it on a gutsy drive and pushed their winning streak to four games. Joshua Dobbs, in for the concussed Jaren Hall, fou...2023
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• Minnesota Vikings 23, San Francisco 49ers 17: Vikings Pull Upset in Home Opener

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Yep, they did it! After cruising to an easy victory in their season opener over the New York Giants, the Minnesota Vikings returned to U.S. Bank Stadium to face a San Francisco 49ers team that many felt would provide a much tougher test. They did, and the Vikings were up to it. The Vikings got two more touchdown passes from Sam Darnold and a trifecta of ...2024
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• Why the Vikings May Move On from Lewis Cine

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Tough situation for the Vikings and Cine One of the biggest frustrations with the new regime has been the first-round pick of Lewis Cine after moving down in a trade with the Lions. Cine’s rookie year was cut short early on with a gruesome foot injury suffered in a Week 4 London game last season. Cine was not in-line to become a starter at that point...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings 19, Chicago Bears 13: Another ugly win for Minnesota

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images But that’s better than an ugly loss On Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, the Minnesota Vikings almost found a new and creative way to lose to their division rivals, but managed to hold on despite themselves. Thanks to a defense that generated three turnovers, two of which led directly to Minnesota touchdowns, the Vikings held on to take down the Chicag...2023
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• Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: Second Quarter Recap and Third Quarter Discussion

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The good guys still trail They’re heading into the locker rooms at halftime in Detroit, and your Minnesota Vikings trail the Detroit Lions by a score of 10-6 at Ford Field. Lions had the ball to start the quarter, but they punted it away quickly after a huge hit on Jahmyr Gibbs by Andrew Van Ginkel and a sack of Jared Goff by Jonathan Greenard for a thr...2025
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• The Minnesota Vikings Won The Stefon Diggs Trade

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The Diggs trade is no longer a "win-win" move for both sides. The Stefon Diggs trade has often been referred to as a "win-win" move for both the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo got an elite wide receiver to pair with Josh Allen who is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. All it took was a late first round pick and some change, a...2024
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• Jordan Hicks named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A deserved recognition Linebacker Jordan Hicks had an outstanding game this past Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings held off the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, and on Wednesday he was recognized for it. A short time ago, Hicks was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Vikings’ 19-13 victory. Hicks was all over the place on ...2023
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• Camryn Bynum is the NFL’s Celebration King

Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images And he and his teammates had another good one on Sunday It’s been a while since we talked in depth about some of the Minnesota Vikings’ celebrations. We put quite a bit of focus on some of them in 2017, but other than that we haven’t really taken much notice of them. However, the Vikings have one of the preeminent organizers of celebrations in the NFL, and it’s ti...2024
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Draft Thoughts and Other Musings

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our newest writer shares his thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft Draft Thoughts and Other Musings The Draft Well, that didn’t go as expected (at least on my end). As the 1st Round unfolded, I assumed the play was either a trade down or Georgia safety Malaki Starks. The latter seemed a natural fit for Brian Flores’ scheme. His exceptional recognition in run sup...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let’s Play Tag!

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Will the Vikings tag anyone? It is franchise tag starting day! Will the Vikings tag anyone? Rumor has it that they may tag Byron Murphy instead of Sam Darnold. A little note is that Sam Darnold, Stephon Gilmore, and Byron Murphy all had their contracts voided yesterday, February 17th. https://overthecap.com/contract-triggers-calenda...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Meaningful football late in the season plus playoffs is great! It is hard to wait for this game but what can you do? I like to do other things so that I am not thinking about the game too much. I really am not smart enough to talk about the X’s and O’s with any conviction or authority. So, I watch college football in search of future Vikings and I do ...2025
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• Vikings, Josh Metellus Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
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• Vikings Training Camp 2025 Heats Up: McCarthy’s Grip & Injury Twists!
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• Vikes' Metellus practices following spring 'hold-in'
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• The Vikings’ Top Mystery Will Gain a Crucial Clue Today
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• Did Josh Metellus Stir the Pot a Bit?

With training camp on the horizon, the Vikings have yet to solve the Josh Metellus problem. The safety is a […]...2025
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• Will Flores Transforms Vikings D Again? 2025 Predictions + Linebackers Long-Term View & More!
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• The Flores Scheme and What’s Next
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 53 Man Predictions

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images What is your 53 man prediction? As we slog through the summer break, we will have to entertain ourselves with predictions, or worse, mock drafts. What is your 53 man prediction? Minnesota Vikings post-minicamp 53-man roster projection Quarterbacks (3) Running backs and fullback (4) Wide receivers (6) Tight ends (3) Offensive linemen (9) Defensive linemen...2025
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• Vikings’ Mini-camp: a Front-row Seat to the Team’s Progress
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• Breaking Down the Vikings Cornerback Depth Chart

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Vikings’ brass may be happier with it than we think One of the areas many pundits expected the Vikings to address during the draft was cornerback. Indeed, many of them dinged the Vikings in their draft grade for failing to address this perceived position of need. However, the Vikings may be more comfortable with their cornerback room in their own assessment. ...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Who Will Get The Next Extension
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• Draft Thoughts and Other Musings
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• Vikings Links: Who Is Your Combine Crush?

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Nick Emmanwori and Maxwell Hairston would look good in purple no? The NFL Combine is underway and there have been some awesome testing numbers. The obvious studs were Nick Emmanwori, Shemar Stewart, James Pierce Shemar Stewart is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.99 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 3 out of 1802...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let’s Play Tag!

Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Should the Vikings Tag Sam Darnold? The East West Shrine Bowl practices are underway. 2025 NFL Draft: 10 players who stood out in East-West Shrine Bowl practices Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech (5-foot-9 1/4, 229 pounds) You wouldn’t think the 5-9 Brooks weighs almost 230 pounds based on the quickness he showed on the practice field (and during his career at T...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images The team has tons of options and flexibility! Still decompressing after that playoff loss against the Rams. The non-competitive nature of the game is what really depresses the most. For these dudes to not even show up for a playoff game is embarrassing. While Sam Darnold deserves plenty of blame, the offensive line really chose a great time to get th...2025
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