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Emerging Vikings Defender Deserves a Contract Extension

The Minnesota Vikings have handed out a well-deserved contract extension in the offseason, although they failed to extend the deals of star players Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter.

5 X-Factor Players for the 2024 Vikings

X-Factor is defined as “a variable in a given situation that could have the most significant impact on the outcome.” And the Minnesota Vikings will need men with that reputation to help the team improve on a 7-10 record from 2023.

3 Former Vikings Who Could Fit on Current Team from Free Agency

The Minnesota Vikings have around $26 million available as of June 23rd to spend on new free agents, contract extensions, or a rainy day. The franchise will likely add a player or two this summer from free agency or via trade, as that tends to be general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s schtick.

Vikings land two picks in PFF All-Decade Mock Draft

Pretty obvious selections, too Over the past few years, the Minnesota Vikings have landed themselves a couple of cornerstone players via the NFL Draft, and a couple of them have been recognized as the best selections at their draft spot over the course of the past decade.

Sports Illustrated has a pair of strange predictions for the 2024 Vikings

Not really sure if they mesh up Along with extensive lists on just about everything having to do with the NFL, this point of the offseason is the time for predictions.

4 Vikings Theories That Changed in the Last Month

The Minnesota Vikings have less than one more before training camp, about six weeks until preseason, and the regular season commences on September 8th.

The Vikings’ Offensive Projection Before Training Camp

Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. Things have begun on Kevin O’Connell’s side of the ball.

Vikings Nopedy Nopes: JJets and 2,000 Yards, a Terrible Offseason, Bridge QBs

A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying.

Big-Name WRs Mentioned for Vikings’ WR3 Spot

Right now, the Minnesota Vikings may have the best wide receiver tandem across the National Football League. Justin Jefferson is the gold standard at the position, and Jordan Addison has emerged as a solid second.

Purple Rumor Mill: New J.J. McCarthy Theory, Different WR3 Idea, Vikings Fans’ Preference

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Predicting Each Vikings Starter’s Madden NFL 25 Rating: Skill Positions Edition

It’s mid-June, meaning the hype train for EA Sports’ latest installment of their yearly NFL-licensed video game is speeding along the rails after they released the official Madden NFL 25 reveal trailer earlier this week.

There Are 4 Key Dates on the Calendar for the Minnesota Vikings

The offseason has been tumultuous for the Minnesota Vikings, and the roster will look much different in the upcoming 2024 season. Kirk Cousins’ departure opened the door for the organization’s most significant change since he joined the team in 2018, outside of the coaching and front office moves in 2022.

Minnesota Vikings Know Who They Want to Win the WR3 Job

The jury’s still out on quarterback, but even if Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are the real deal, it won’t be easy replacing Kirk Cousins’ production. Otherwise, the Minnesota Vikings have largely improved their offense.

Receivers the Vikings Could Add Before the Season

After K.J. Osborn signed with the New England Patriots this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings chose to mostly stand pat in their receiver room, only signing Trent Sherfield Sr.

If Sam Darnold isn't the answer, debuting J.J. McCarthy in Week 9 has merit

Minnesota Vikings' rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy could be starting for team by Week 9, according to former NFL general manager Jeff Diamond, who made a bold prediction as part of his work at The 33rd Team.

New PFF Article Ranks Vikings’ Receiving Corps 6th, but Why Not Higher?

Pro Football Focus has been a roll with their rankings lately, covering different positions, entire rosters, and fantasy football sleepers. This time, Trevor Sikkema ranks the NFL’s best receiving corps by both depth and top-end talent.

Vikings Insider Reveals Details About J.J. McCarthy’s Development So Far

J.J. McCarthy’s ability to duplicate success in the NFL is one of the lingering questions about the Minnesota Vikings. The answer won’t come overnight, but hints might already be presenting themselves.

Vikings’ Defensive Star Makes Wild Claim For 2024 NFL Season

Not a whole lot is expected from the Minnesota Vikings heading into the 2024 NFL campaign. The Vikings have effectively entered rebuilding mode, as they allowed quarterback Kirk Cousins to walk via free agency and drafted J.J.

NFL insider predicts midseason Sam Darnold trade

Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones will be successful while the Vikings will go over their 6.5 projected win total, according to Sports Illustrated's Connor Orr.

Minnesota Vikings Insider Reveals Bold Report On Jordan Addison

A lot of attention was given to Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson this offseason. His contract situation was a major headline, but fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison is making waves of his own.

2 Vikings underrated sleepers who could break out in 2024 NFL season

The start of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is within sight and the 2024 season will present a myriad of challenges for head coach Kevin O’Connell and his players.

Vikings To Draft And Fade In 2024

With the Minnesota Vikings in a transitional period heading into the 2024 season, there’s a lot of uncertainty not just from real football but in the land of fantasy football as well.