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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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• The Vikings bring back a familiar face to bolster their linebacking corps

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, it’s that Eric Wilson After making some significant splashes on defense early in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to add to their depth, and are doing so by bringing back a familiar face. Alec Lewis of The Athletic is reporting that the Vikings have agreed to a deal with linebacker Eric Wilson, the terms of which were not immediately...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Recap and Rumors with Thor Nystrom

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings have been busy in free agency, but they may not be done yet! The Minnesota Vikings are shaking things up in free agency, making some key moves to strengthen their offensive and defensive lines. Thor Nystrom joins the show to break down how these signings could help the Vikings win right now. We’ll also chat about the return of Harrison Smit...2025
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• Former Vikings DT Michael Pierce retiring after 9 seasons

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Michael Pierce played two seasons with the Vikings sandwiched between two stints with the Baltimore Vikings. On Wednesday morning while making an appearance on the Sports Spectrum podcast, former Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced that he’s retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. After nine seasons in Baltimore and Minnesota, Michael...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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• One more major move? Surprising revelation found in new Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract breakdown

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Despite signing a pair of top free agent defensive backs on Monday, the Colts may not be quite meaningfully done yet. The contract details for new Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract have been revealed, which the terms are set to pay him $60 million over 4 years (with $26M guaranteed and an $18M signing bonus). #Colts Cam Bynum four-y...2025
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• 2025 Bengals Free Agency Preview: Malcolm Koonce

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Bengals pass rush in 2024 was almost the worse in the league and Malcolm Koonce could be a cheap option with huge upside The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best defensive ends in the league in Trey Hendrickson, but it is a bit of a one-man show, as he had over half of the team’s sacks. With that in mind the team could use an infusion of talent...2025
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• Hey Darnold! NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah speculates Colts as free agency suitor for QB

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Could the Colts pursue one of the top free agent quarterbacks in this year’s market—who’s seemingly hitting his prime? NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah speculated on Tuesday that the Indianapolis Colts could be a free agency suitor for Minnesota Vikings’ projected free agent quarterback Sam Darnold: If Darnold gets to the market, I'd be very curious to ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let Us Continue To Beat The Horse

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How many Quarterback scenarios can we dream up? I know that many fans feel like we have beaten the (who is the QB) horse to death already. Nah. We are just getting started IMO. There is a ton more wailing and gnashing of the teeth that we are capable of producing. Sounds like fun to me. I will say that it could be difficult for any veteran QB to get fu...2025
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• Brittney Griner announced her new WNBA team in incredible fashion

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The longtime Phoenix Mercury star is joining the Atlanta Dream, and discussed her decision in an Unrivaled social media clip. Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 years with the organization, ESPN’s Alexa Philipou first reported late Tuesday night. Her destination? The Atlanta Dream. Griner agreed to a one-year deal with the Dream...2025
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• Driver in Khyree Jackson Crash Charged with DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images An update has finally been given Shortly before he was to start his rookie training camp with the Minnesota Vikings, a car accident tragically in Maryland took the lives of cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others. On Thursday, we’ve finally gotten an update on the investigation into the case, and charges have been brought against the driver of the oth...2025
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• Vikes Views: Who is Your Coach of the Year?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The NFL has announced the finalists for the AP Coach of the Year. These awards are voted on before the playoffs, so those results don’t influence the results. The last (and only) time the Minnesota Vikings had a coach win was Bud Grant in 1969. Don Shula holds the record with 4 Coach of the Year awards. Let’s take a look at the 5 finalists. Dan Campbe...2025
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will the team be able to build a championship roster? This offseason is off to a great start. The debates are going to be fierce but great. What will and should they do at QB? When will they extend KOC and KAM? What positions will they target in free agency and then the draft? Will they trade for or away anyone? Will someone answer the dang phone? How ...2025
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• Sam Darnold’s Vikings future hinges on the 2025 NFL Playoffs

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Darnold needs to perform to avoid being franchised, or worse. The Minnesota Vikings’ matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 18 was the regular season Super Bowl for both teams. Home field advantage in the playoffs, the critical bye, and the NFC North title were on the line — and like so many times in the team’s past, when the lights shone brightest, Mi...2025
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• Vikings Links: Do You Still Believe?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images After last week, the believers are dwindling The playoffs start today! What is the best case scenario for the Vikings? No. 5 L.A. Chargers (-3) at No. 4 Houston I like the Chargers in this game. They play solid defense and run the ball. CJ Stroud has regressed this season and I am not sure he will snap out of it especially when he is missing Stefon Dig...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 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."

• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation
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• The Vikings bring back a familiar face to bolster their linebacking corps
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• Former Vikings DT Michael Pierce retiring after 9 seasons
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• One more major move? Surprising revelation found in new Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract breakdown
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• Live updates: Colts’ 2025 free agency tracker

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Follow every Colts’ live update during the first day of NFL Free Agency. Our writing staff at Stampede Blue will keep you updated on the latest Indianapolis Colts’ free agency news, rumors, buzz, and speculation—and please feel free to comment below. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings free agent QB Sam Darnold, a speculate...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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• Vikings Links: It’s Almost Over!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The QB Carousel is going to stop spinning soon The QB carousel is turning and now the media jackals are all predicting/assuming Sam Darnold is going to sign with the Seahawks after they trade Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd round pick. The connection makes a ton of sense because Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak worked with Darnold in 2023 as San Francisco’...2025
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• New York Giants free agency: Daniel Jones could still haunt the Giants this offseason

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Where the former Giants lands could impact who quarterbacks the Giants in 2025 In a cruel bit of irony, discarded quarterback Daniel Jones could hold the key to who ends up playing the position for the New York Giants in 2025. How’s that? The first big domino in the offseason quarterback market fell on Friday when the Seattle Seahawks traded Geno Smith...2025
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• Vikes Views: Do You Want Cam Bynum Back?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thursday the Minnesota Vikings extended Theo Jackson for two years and $12.6M. Josh Metellus will be returning on the 2nd year of his two year extension signed last offseason for around that same dollar amount, if he hits his playing time incentives. There were only 3 players on the defense that played more snaps for the Vikings last offseason. Those t...2025
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation
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• Open thread: Are you more interested in free agency or the NFL Draft?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions will add players via free agency and the NFL Draft. Of the two, which one interests you the most? As the NFL’s new year fast approaches, Detroit Lions fans await a wave of offseason moves. There could be some roster cuts or trades, but the real turning points in the offseason are free agency and the draft. Each franchise will look to ...2025
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• Brittney Griner announced her new WNBA team in incredible fashion
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• Vikes Views: Who is Your Coach of the Year?
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• Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Everyone thinks they’re going to win Unrivaled’s groundbreaking 1-on-1 tournament. Here’s why that’s so exciting. Basketball fans have long clamored for 1-on-1 tournaments at NBA and WNBA All-Star weekends — but it seemed unlikely that they would ever take place. Different stars play different positions, and players and their brands could be exposed in a ...2025
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• Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Vikings DC Brian Flores

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What makes Brian Flores an attractive candidate? For the third time in five years, the Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for a new head coach. Big Cat Country’s Jaguars head coach hiring process tracker is constantly being updated — but to provide more information on the top candidates being interviewed, we’ll be releasing in-depth profiles throughout...2025
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• Vikings Fans Feel Good About Playoff Chances

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images At least, according to our survey for this week We’ve got a pretty long time to wait until things kick off in Glendale between the Los Angeles Rams and our Minnesota Vikings, so while we’ve got some time to kill we can look at the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll for this week. We’ve got a lot of things to go over, so let’s get to it. First off, I ...2025
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• Sam Darnold’s Vikings future hinges on the 2025 NFL Playoffs
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• Vikings Links: Do You Still Believe?
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks
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• Vikings Do Not Place Franchise Tag on Sam Darnold

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Barring a last-minute deal, he’ll hit free agency The deadlines for NFL teams to place the franchise or transition tags on pending free agents has just passed, and we now appear to have the answer to the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback question. The Vikings elected not to tag quarterback Sam Darnold, a move that could have guaranteed him a $40 million s...2025
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• Brittney Griner announced her new WNBA team in incredible fashion
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun
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• Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player
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• An Open Letter To JJ McCarthy

JJ McCarthy, the once and future QB of the Vikings | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A past front page writer pens a note to the future Hi kids, I hope this finds you doing well, all things considered, it’s good to see you. Been awhile, hasn’t it? No, no, I’m not coming back full time. I put this on Twitter/X earlier today but Chris was gracious enough to let me put this on the front...2025
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• 10 under-the-radar candidates the Cowboys should consider for head coach

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Where the Cowboys might find a diamond in the rough coach The Dallas Cowboys officially have a head coaching opening, and their search is expected to get a little weird given the delayed timing of it all. That’s already manifested with the report of Jerry Jones talking with Deion Sanders, though it’s unclear how serious those conversations are. That s...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: Free Agency Day 3 Open Thread
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• One more major move? Surprising revelation found in new Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract breakdown
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks
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• Vikings Links: It’s Almost Over!
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• New York Giants free agency: Daniel Jones could still haunt the Giants this offseason
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• Hey Darnold! NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah speculates Colts as free agency suitor for QB
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• Closer Understanding of Drew Petzing’s Offense
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• There’s a New Twist in the Sam Darnold Saga

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images And it was provided by the coach, of all people UPDATE: O’Connell has clarified his remarks, courtesy of Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Apparently the quote from Dave Birkett (the Lions’ beat writer from the Detroit Free Press) was completely out of context. Here was Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell in conversation with local media, asked to clarify the comme...2025
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• Driver in Khyree Jackson Crash Charged with DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter
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• JJ McCarthy weighs in on Minnesota Vikings QB plans

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What did McCarthy have to say about the potential QB battle? It’s Super Bowl week, and while the big game is the main event, the NFL rumor mill is working overtime—especially when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings. With speculation swirling around their quarterback situation, all eyes are on the growing buzz surrounding Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy. Fro...2025
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• A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and the 12 best WNBA players not playing in Unrivaled, ranked

Photo by Justin Casterline/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 basketball league launching in Miami next week, will feature 36 WNBA stars. Here’s who won’t be participating. Unrivaled, the new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league launching next Friday, Jan. 17th in Miami, doesn’t lack star power. The league, co-founded by two-time MVP Breanna Stewart and the 2024 Defe...2025
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• Dan Campbell defends Jameson Williams again: ‘I know what this kid’s made of’

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images “I judge people over what’s in their heart and I know what this kid’s made of and he’s worth hanging with.” Dan Campbell continued to defend Jameson Williams’ character today. Amidst the news that the Detroit Police Department has submitted a request warrant for Jameson Williams to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Officer over an incident involving a han...2024
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• Vikings reportedly exploring options to trade up for a QB

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Could a move be imminent? The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly setting their sights on a quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft, with rumors swirling that they are exploring the possibility of trading up from their current spot at pick 11. This move follows last year’s speculation that the Vikings had also considered trading up for a quarterback but ult...2024
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