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NFL analyst claims Minnesota Vikings are least-improved NFL team

One NFL analyst from Sports Illustrated claims that the Minnesota Vikings are the least-improved team in the National Football League

Purple Rumor Mill: Vikings Trade Partners, New WR, a Sweet Position Change,

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.

Pay Attention to 1 Undrafted Vikings Rookie

Minnesota’s 2024 draft class will be crucial for the organization’s future; developing the two first-rounders is essential. Alabama’s defender Dallas Turner and Michigan’s quarterback J.J.

The Vikings Nailed the New Uniforms. Almost.

Few things fire up a fanbase more than new merchandise and apparel for their favorite team. The fanbase has long desired a white uniform, specifically a white helmet.

Minnesota Vikings 90-man roster: Will Bo Richter's athleticism catapult him to a roster spot?

The Air Force linebacker is a talented player who wore multiple hats for the Falcons. Can his athleticism and versatility propel him to a roster spot?

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addresses financial approach

A few major roster-building decisions have been made this offseason, including the recent monster investment made in receiver Justin Jefferson.

91 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 91

With 91 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 91, including Pat Jones II.

Vikings' QB plans: All signs point to this player entering 2024 as starter with spring practices winding down

Will it be Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy up top?

Five toughest running backs Vikings will face in 2024

Every week in the NFL presents a new challenge. Coaching staffs have different challenges to gameplan for against each team. Some teams may feature a high-flying offense with a top-tier quarterback.

Justin Jefferson doesn't play the game that ruins a lot of top wide receivers' reputations

Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in today's NFL and it's not just because the dude is an absolute monster on the field - his work ethic and character also played major roles in getting him to where he is, today.

Vikings’ 3 best trade targets to round out 2024 roster

As the Minnesota Vikings look ahead to the 2024 NFL season, the team finds itself at a pivotal juncture. With a roster teeming with potential but also glaring holes, the Vikings’ front office faces a crucial task: making the right trades to elevate the squad from playoff contenders to Super Bowl hopefuls.

Vikings WR3 Job is There for the Taking and *Surprise* Jalen Nailor is Nowhere to be Found

Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Jalen Nailor was part of the first draft class under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Is Justin Jefferson About to be Named Madden 25 Cover Athlete?

When the Minnesota Vikings made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, he elevated to a new tier of superstar. Already the best wide receiver in the league, he’s now recognized as arguably the best non-QB too.

Could Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to the playoffs in 2024?

After the Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, many fans have seemed to brush past free agent QB Sam Darnold and already look towards the future, but is it too soon?

New Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Draws Comparison to 3x All-Pro

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t had a Pro Bowl cornerback since Xavier Rhodes made the team in 2019. Before Rhodes, you’d have to go all the way back to 2010 to find the most recent Vikings cornerback to earn Pro Bowl honors.

Report: Minnesota Vikings Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Update After Mandatory Minicamp

A new report offered a blunt assessment of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as mandatory minicamp this week. The Vikings have an unusual schedule this offseason, where they will hold three voluntary practices for OTAs next week after mandatory minicamp this week.

A Player to Watch in Every Position Group for the Vikings During Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their third year under the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. They’ve had a major impact on the culture and feel of this team, but this is the first year where the roster looks like it’s theirs.

Vikings: Sam Darnold taking nearly every first-team snap over J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings traded up one spot in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. It would appear, however, that they are in no rush to get him on the field as veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is seeing nearly every first-team reps through OTAs.

State of the Vikings Secondary: New Formation Could be Here to Stay

Going into last season, the Vikings secondary was the most maligned unit on the roster. They featured aging former All-Pro safety Harrison Smith and a middle-market free agent signing at corner in Byron Murphy and not much else.

Vikings preseason schedule finalized with three afternoon kickoffs

The National Football League has finalized the 2024 preseason schedule and it means three afternoon kickoffs for the Minnesota Vikings. Here's how the Vikings will roll with three Saturday preseason games.

Minnesota Vikings unveil new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled a new alternate uniform on Thursday dubbed the “Winter Warrior.” The new look is an all-white uniform complete with purple accents and a white helmet.