Minnesota Vikings Coach Updates QB Competition
Right now, Sam Darnold is slated to be the Minnesota Vikings‘ starting quarterback when training camp for the 2024 season opens up. However, that isn’t exactly how they want things to be long-term.
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Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Wisconsin Sports Website Blasts Vikings’ QB Strategy ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings were ready this offseason to end the Kirk Cousins era after six seasons, and Cousins promptly joined the Atlanta Falcons for four years and $180 million.
NFL News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / June 17
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The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most storied histories of any organization in the National Football League… and much of that history is just as infamous as it is memorable.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / June 17
Vikings fortify defensifve line, sign UFL star ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (11) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (11)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings fortified their defensive line on Monday by signing a star from the UFL.
Minnesota Vikings News/ The Daily Norseman / June 17
J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner make positive impressions at OTAs ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (13) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (13)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Will it continue into Training Camp? Organized Team Activities are officially in the books for all 32 NFL teams, which means we’re well into the long slog toward Training Camp at the end of July.
Jordan Addison News/ The Daily Norseman / June 17
Is Jordan Addison poised for an even bigger 2024? ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (15) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (15)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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It sounds like he could very well be With the record-setting extension for Justin Jefferson finally in the books, there’s now a bit of buzz building around the player that the Minnesota Vikings drafted to be his sidekick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Lewis Cine News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Meet the Vikings’ Almighty Roster Bubble Player ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (17) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (17)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings will have oodles of training camp battles in July and August, notably involving positions like cornerback, tight end, kicker, punter, and WR3, to name a few.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / June 17
Minnesota Vikings rookie defender has 'looked the part' during the offseason ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (19) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (19)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings rookie class has thrived during the 2024 offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Vikings Have 4 Crowded Roster Spots ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (21) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (21)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings kick off training camp in about five weeks after concluding organized team activities and minicamp. An ambiance of change surrounds the team after Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left via free agency three months ago, with the notable additions of quarterbacks J.J.
Justin Jefferson News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Another Record-Breaking Contract Likely on the Horizon for Vikings ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (23) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (23)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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It’s not just Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings spent about a year and a half negotiating Jefferson’s record-breaking contract, but before too long — if it hasn’t already — the franchise will do virtually the same thing all over again, this time with left tackle Christian Darrsiaw.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / June 17
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson and QB J.J. McCarthy determine who is the real J.J. ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (25) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (25)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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With two J.J.'s on the Minnesota Vikings, both Justin Jefferson and J.J. McCarthy determine who is the real J.J. moving forward.
J.J. McCarthy News/ ClutchPoints / June 17
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy gets brutally honest on ‘failure’ amid inconsistent spring
The Minnesota Vikings saw Kirk Cousins leave in free agency for a massive contract with the Atlanta Falcons. They then selected Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Is Jalen Nailor Really Going to Be the Guy? ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (28) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (28)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jalen Nailor has a chance to be something of a savior from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft for the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Vikings Have a Frontrunner for WR3 ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (30) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (30)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings have a handful of TBDs (to be determines) via roster spots at training camp and in the preseason, and none is arguably more noteworthy than WR3.
Minnesota Vikings News/ NFL Analysis Network / June 17
Pat McAfee Reveals Bold Take On Vikings’ QB Situation
The Minnesota Vikings are in a very intriguing spot with their quarterback situation. After the team decided that it what not going to pay Kirk Cousins during the offseason and allowing him to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent, the team opted to sign Sam Darnold to a deal.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Vikings Defender Tabbed for 2024 Break Out Season ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. stole all rookie headlines in Minneapolis last year, but almost quietly, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon performed wonderfully for a first-year defender, too.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 17
Vikings Projected Starters in 2024 | Post-Minicamp ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (36) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (36)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Minnesota Vikings training camp minicamp is about 5.5 weeks away, as the club concluded minicamp last week. The following is an early peek at what a 53-man roster might look like, featuring starters on offense and defense.
Minnesota Vikings News/ NFL Draft on SI / June 17
Minnesota's Justin Jefferson Speaks Highly Of Rookie QB JJ McCarthy
Fresh off of a new four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Justin Jefferson recently met with the media to discuss a wide range of topics.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 17
Matthew Coller: A post-offseason program Vikings 53-man roster projection
Where everyone on the Minnesota Vikings ends the offseason program (OTAs/minicamp) works as the starting point for each player in training camp. Much will change during those dog days of summer but that doesn’t stop us from looking at how the roster might shake out if they had to cut down to 53 right now.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Last Word On Sports / June 16
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.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / June 15
Albert Breer is Buying Minnesota Vikings Stock Over Other NFC North Teams
Minnesota Vikings offseason team activities are now over. That means we officially have five weeks until the start of training camp, the preseason games, and before you know it, the MN Vikings will be playing games that matter again.
NFL News/ Pro Football Rumors / June 14
Rams contacted Jets, Vikings about Round 1 tradeup
Known for trading first-round picks for veteran talent since returning to Los Angeles, theRamsfinally used their allotted selection on a college performer this year by drafting Florida State’s Jared Verseat No.
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With his third offseason in Minnesota finalized and ready to compete on the field, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has had a knack for making splashes in undrafted free agency.
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