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Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell's
Read full article: Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell'sThe Minnesota Vikings have signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multi-year contract extension that keeps his status in sync with head coach Kevin O’Connell's for the long term.
Bears QB Caleb Williams addresses controversy from book excerpt
Read full article: Bears QB Caleb Williams addresses controversy from book excerptChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made an attempt to quiet a controversy about how he had wanted to go to the Minnesota Vikings rather than his current team.
Vikings focus up front in free agency by reaching deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries
Read full article: Vikings focus up front in free agency by reaching deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will FriesThe Minnesota Vikings are continuing their aggressive reconstruction of the interior lines in free agency.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Read full article: Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the marketDallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.
Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting
Read full article: Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waitingThe Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for the second straight offseason.
Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visit
Read full article: Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visitThe Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years.
Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager, AP source says
Read full article: Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager, AP source saysA person familiar with the hiring says the New York Jets agreed to terms with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to be their GM.
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson
Read full article: The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
Read full article: Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win seasonThe Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.
Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff loss
Read full article: Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff lossSam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run.
Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next round
Read full article: Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next roundThe NFL’s wild-card weekend features divisional rivals facing off, two NFC rematches from Week 1 and the Harbaugh brothers coaching on the same day.
Vikings' Flores will take all requested interviews, but says head coach vacancy has to be right fit
Read full article: Vikings' Flores will take all requested interviews, but says head coach vacancy has to be right fitMinnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he will accept each head coach interview request that comes to him.
Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
Read full article: Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
Read full article: Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Read full article: Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victory.
Daniel Jones joins the Vikings in learning and support mode for now in his fresh start
Read full article: Daniel Jones joins the Vikings in learning and support mode for now in his fresh startThe quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant in Daniel Jones.
Darnold, O'Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams
Read full article: Darnold, O'Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to RamsMinnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
Read full article: Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterbackTua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores.
Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp
Read full article: Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of campJordan Addison relished the start of training camp as much as anyone with the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done
Read full article: Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is doneJustin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injury
Read full article: Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injuryVikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team.
Bears-Vikings game could be a 2-person quarterback scramble with Fields and Dobbs both bound to run
Read full article: Bears-Vikings game could be a 2-person quarterback scramble with Fields and Dobbs both bound to runJoshua Dobbs' scrambling speed is a vital skill that has given the Minnesota Vikings an unexpected jolt after the season-ending Achilles tendon injury to Kirk Cousins.
NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches
Read full article: NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coachesFox Sports and Amazon host Charissa Thompson has taken to social media to clarify her comments on a podcast earlier this week that she “would make up” sideline reports during NFL games.
Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBs
Read full article: Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBsKirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Tyrod Taylor were the latest quarterbacks to go down with injuries.
Vikings to put Justin Jefferson on injured reserve for minimum 4-game absence, AP source confirms
Read full article: Vikings to put Justin Jefferson on injured reserve for minimum 4-game absence, AP source confirmsThe Minnesota Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve according to a person with knowledge of the decision speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been finalized.
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury
Read full article: Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injuryMinnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the fourth quarter due to a right hamstring injury.
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG
Read full article: Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FGGreg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.