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• Josh McCown’s Son Involved in Bizarre College Football Story

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images I’m not sure if I’ve seen anything like this The college football season hasn’t officially started yet, but we may have already gotten the most bizarre story of the year, and there’s a connection to the Minnesota Vikings. Saturday Blitz (along with several other sources) is reporting that prior to last year’s American Athletic Conference game between t...2025
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• Vikings to Honor Jared Allen During Home Opener

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images And they’ll have a different look, too Minnesota Vikings legend Jared Allen is set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame a week from Saturday, and his former team will be honoring him as a part of their 2025 regular season home opener. The team announced a short time ago that they will be honoring Allen and his enshrinement at halftime of thei...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s JJ Time!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Rookies report tomorrow! It starts tomorrow! Most Vikings fans are exciting and anxious to see JJ McCarthy play. The season will ride on his progress which is a good thing for the long haul. I expect he will do just as well as the rookie quarterbacks did last year save for running as well as Jayden Daniels. He should complete a high percentage of his p...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings All Quarter Century Team: Edge Player No. 2

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen are your two remaining options for EDGE2 on the Vikings Quarter Century Team! The winner of our first poll for to decide the first Vikings edge rusher on the Quarter Century Team was none other than Jared Allen! Well-deserved and incredibly unsurprising with just how dominant he was in his stint with Minnesota. Now, ...2025
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• Vikings Links: 3 Days Until Training Camp!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Are you pumped for the season yet? 3 days to go! 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, Minnesota. Key Da...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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• Who Do Vikings Fans Think Will Lead the Team in Rushing and Sacks?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Let’s find out with our survey for this week! We’re only about a week away from all of the Minnesota Vikings’ veterans reporting to training camp, and we had a couple of final questions for you from our SB Nation Reacts before things get going on the 2025 NFL season. Specifically, we asked you purple fans who you think will wind up leading the team in ...2025
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• You should back the U.S. beat Guatemala and to book another trip to the Gold Cup final. Here’s why

U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese played the role of hero in the Americans thrilling victory over Costa Rica in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup. | Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images Very few people expected what the U.S. pulled off in heroic fashion against Costa Rica. Against Guatemala, the U.S. looks poised to push through to Sunday’s final We can admit when we’re wrong. No...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: The most important question for each NFC team

Ben Johnson to the rescue? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images A look at the key variables for fantasy for each NFL team, Part II Welcome to Part II of my look at the biggest question facing each NFL team, from a fantasy perspective. Last week I tackled the AFC, and today I’ll delve into the NFC. I’ll repeat what I said in last week’s column: I think that identifying the key questions to ...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings All Quarter Century Team: Offensive Tackle No. 1

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Which offensive tackle this century will get the chance to be OT1 for the Vikings All Quarter Century Team? We’re moving on to some of the less-glamourous positions on the team if you’re a casual fan, but the real ones know and appreciate the hog mollies that play in the trenches. We’re kicking off finding the offensive line starters for the Vikings Al...2025
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• Eagles schedule preview: Minnesota Vikings

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Be careful not to falle in the fall When and Where: Week 7 at the Minnesota Bird Death Machine Last season: Rode the Sam Darnold train for 16 games, then rode the Sam Darnold derailment for 2. Added: Ryan Kelly, Eric Wilson, Isaiah Rodgers, Will Fries, Jonathan Allen Lost: Sam Darnold, Cam Robinson, Cam Bynum, Stephon Gilmore, Jonathan Bullard, Shaquil...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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• 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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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• Closer Understanding of Drew Petzing’s Offense

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What are Drew Petzing’s priorities and 2025 goals? Entering year three of Drew Petzing’s command of the Arizona Cardinals offense, it may be helpful to add greater clarification as to what Petzing’s priorities are. Scheme Priorities: Run the football, preferably out of 12 (1 RB, 2 TEs) and 13 1 RB, 3 TEs) personnel. Run a steady diet of RPOs and play...2025
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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Per Ian Rapoport, Alex Anzalone will play against the Vikings in Week 18."

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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season."

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"Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants."

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• 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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• You should back the U.S. beat Guatemala and to book another trip to the Gold Cup final. Here’s why
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• 5 Critical Vikings Games for 2025 That Could Define the Season

McCarthy’s early performances could shift fan perception, with Forness noting potential panic if he struggles, while Stefano highlighted his confidence, saying, “He loves pressure. He’s already said it,” suggesting readiness for high-stakes situations. This and more as 5 critical Vikings are one the schedule, on The Real Forno Show. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will these g...2025
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• NBA free agency instant grades for every major 2025 signing and trade

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Let’s grade the 2025 free agency moves in the NBA. The champagne has barely dried on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship parade, but the NBA offseason is already in full swing. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets before Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and a wild offseason full of trades and surprising draft selections have played out eve...2025
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• The Browns, the fans, and their mustard obsession. Exclusive interview with Stadium Mustard CEO Bill Lockwood

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Cleveland loves its mustard! Attending a stadium or arena for a sporting event is always a great time. The food is usually a treat. Back in the day, it only featured traditional fare such as popcorn, roasted peanuts, Cracker Jacks, jumbo pretzels, soft drinks, beer, and hot dogs. Nowadays, fans can order shrimp and grits, bacon macaroni foot longs, Ph...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 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 Reacts Survey: J.J. McCarthy Over/Unders

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What do we think in July, folks? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minne...2025
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• 5 Critical Vikings Games for 2025 That Could Define the Season
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• The Browns, the fans, and their mustard obsession. Exclusive interview with Stadium Mustard CEO Bill Lockwood
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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: 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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• The Crystal Ball Says...

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thoughts on the 2025 Minnesota Vikings Schedule In my inaugural article for the DN, I discussed reasons for optimism in 2025. The first was key free agency additions, particularly in the trenches. This builds on the greatest free agent class the team has ever had in 2024. The second was an unwavering faith that J.J. McCarthy is the real deal. Our Monta...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: 7 burning questions

Is CMC back? | Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Big unknowns that could make or break fantasy seasons The 2025 NFL schedule was released last week, and while it was easy to get distracted with some of the schedule release videos and get caught up in the analysis of each team’s slate, it was also a reminder that the 2025 season will be here before you know it. For those who play fanta...2025
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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images After breaking her team’s 8-year playoff drought in 2024, it’s championship or bust for this WNBA team in 2025. The Indiana Fever ended the 2022 season with a 5-31 record — 5 wins, 31 losses. In 2023, they drafted Aliyah Boston No. 1 overall, and went 13-27 the following year. That record allowed them to draft Caitlin Clark No. 1 overall in 2024, who l...2025
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What does that mean? The man who has been the primary starter at center for the Minnesota Vikings since he was drafted is now, officially, no longer with the team. The Vikings have announced that they are releasing center Garrett Bradbury after being unable to find a trade partner. The move comes with a post-June 1st designation, which we’ll get to her...2025
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Sammy Darts got paaaaaaaaaaaaid Sam Darnold put together the best season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and he’s managed to turn it into a huge payday in free agency. Per numerous sources, Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks during the “legal tampering” period of free agency. The ...2025
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• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• The Vikings Should Take a Chance and Start Jaren Hall

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images With playoff hopes dwindling, the Vikings should give Jaren Hall an opportunity to save the season. The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes may still be alive mathematically speaking, but they really hurt their chances in a 30-24 home loss against the Detroit Lions. Minnesota now only has a 26% chance of making the postseason according to the New York Tim...2023
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• Vikings, Harrison Smith agree to restructured contract

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season. A few weeks ago, we wondered in this space about how the Minnesota Vikings would handle safety Harrison Smith and his contract. Today, we have our answer. Six-time ...2024
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• Brian Daboll is NFL coach of the year
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Giants’ rookie head coach earns award for helping Giants win first playoff game in more than a decade Brian Daboll of the New York Giants has been named NFL Coach of the Year, with the announcement being made Thursday night during the league’s ‘NFL Honors’ awards ceremony. Daboll had previously won the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) Coach of t...2023
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• Harrison Smith - Future Hall of Famer

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If his time in Minnesota is over, he’s worthy of Canton Harrison Smith, the formidable safety of the Minnesota Vikings, has etched his name in the history books of the NFL through a stellar career that showcases both longevity and excellence. As the debate over his Hall of Fame candidacy gains momentum, it becomes imperative to delve into the statistic...2024
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• New York Giants sign WR Isaiah Hodgins
Isaiah Hodgins | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Wide receiver was terrific midseason acquisition for New York in 2022 Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who elevated the New York Giants’ passing attack after being claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills at midseason in 2022, has been re-signed by the Giants. No terms were announced. An exclusive rights free agent typically gets a one-...2023
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• The Vikings are bringing back Anthony Barr

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, you read that correctly On Monday, the word came out that linebacker Jordan Hicks had suffered a shin injury and had some sort of “procedure” done after the victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. To take his place, the purple are bringing back an old friend. Per numerous sources, the Vikings will be signing linebacker Anthony Barr. At the ...2023
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• TRADE: Jaguars acquire Ezra Cleveland from Vikings, per report

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to NFL Network. TRADE! The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to Ian Rappoport. The Jags gave up a sixth-round pick for the fourth-year player out of Boise St., per Josina Anderson. Doug Pede...2023
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Season of Gratitude: Part III

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The third installment of the series in which I write about reasons that I am grateful to be a Minnesota Vikings fan going into the 2025 season. If we live with a gratitude mindset, we will be rewarded with things worth being grateful for. Reason for Gratitude #18: Mentors. At the end of the day, all NFL players have one thing in common: they’re human...2025
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• Vikings to Honor Jared Allen During Home Opener
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• J.J. McCarthy’s Key Vikings for 2025

Can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings to glory in 2025? Discover the key players who’ll make or break this season on The Real Forno Show! From Justin Jefferson’s big plays to Christian Darrisaw’s protection, we break down what it takes for McCarthy to shine. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on quarterback J.J. McCar...2025
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• Report: Vikings Heading to Los Angeles for Thursday Night Football

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, again Last season, the Minnesota Vikings played their lone Thursday night contest at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and it went. . .poorly. So, the National Football League has apparently decided they’d like to see them do it again. Several sources on social media are reporting that the Vikings will once again be heading to the West Coast on a Thurs...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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• Can the Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If Cleveland wants to move back into the first round, Minnesota GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah might be the man to call. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will likely have three scenarios to consider when the Browns are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Berry’s notepad will be the following bullet list: Scenari...2025
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• Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on McCarthy, Rodgers, & More

J.J. McCarthy and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah press conference takes center stage on The Real Forno Show as hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano unpack what was said versus what was reported about his QB1 status, Rodgers, and Vikings offseason buzz on this Vikings 1st & SKOL episode. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy’s status, Aaron Rodgers rumors, and NFL Draft plans...2025
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• Report: Vikings Moving Forward with J.J. McCarthy at Quarterback

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The right move Since free agency got underway in the National Football League, there has been quite a bit of speculation about the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation. On this Wednesday morning, the team seems to have provided at least one answer. . .one that, at least on the surface, appears to be the obvious one. The #Vikings have rejected mul...2025
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