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Vikings LB Jeff Siemon Has Passed Away
Minnesota Vikings fans are mourning the loss of a legendary member of the team this weekend. On Saturday, we received word that linebacker Jeff Siemon had passed away at the age of 75. Siemon was the Vikings’ first-round pick, selected tenth overall, in the 1972 NFL Draft after a very successful college career at Stanford. […]
What Was the Worst Vikings Game You’ve Attended?
Usually, when we talk about our memories associated with the Minnesota Vikings, we make an effort to focus on the positive moments. However, inspired by a post from our friends at Mile High Report, I wanted to go in a slightly different direction to spark some discussion for this weekend. What is the worst Minnesota […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Should The Vikings Keep Greenard?
As we motor on towards the draft, it appears that there likely will not be any further free agent signings until after the draft unless they are for the minimum. There might be a contract extension for O’Neill but I thought that was going to be last year. Could the team just leave his contract […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: All Quiet On The Western Front
There is no news to report on any activity happening in at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. The team is likely prepping for the draft with many of the same people who have been present for the last four years of not so stellar drafts. Comforting to say the least. But heh, what […]
Minneapolis Submits Bid to Host 2028 NFL Draft
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. . .because you have. . .but the National Football League’s biggest off-season event could be coming to the Twin Cities in the very near future. According to the Minnesota Vikings’ official website, Minnesota Sports and Events has announced that it has officially submitted a bid to host […]
What Frank Smith Brings to the Vikings
Perhaps the most consequential new coaching hire the Minnesota Vikings have made this offseason is that of Frank Smith, former offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins under Mike McDaniel. Smith joins the Vikings as Assistant Head Coach, replacing the retired Mike Pettine who held that title last year. Unlike Pettine, who was a defensive coach, […]
Vikings Reacts Survey: Turning to the Draft
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s survey time again, folks! We’re here to ask you some more questions about our Minnesota […]
Vikings Draft 2026: Trade Down Scenarios & Tyler’s Top 5 Targets
Minnesota Vikings draft strategy revealed: Should they trade down from pick 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft? Tyler Forness breaks down the Rich Hill trade chart, realistic options, and his personal top 5 first-round targets on The Real Forno Show. In this latest episode of the popular Minnesota Vikings podcast from Vikings 1st & SKOL, […]
Vikes Views: What’s the Vikings’ Biggest Need?
We’re a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Free agency is essentially wrapped up, with very few impact players still on the market. The only major Vikings news expected before the draft is whether Harrison Smith retires (likely) and whether the team can convince DeAndre Hopkins to reunite with Kyler Murray (maybe). Smith retiring […]
Kyler Murray Vikings Era Begins – Optimism or Risk?
Could Kyler Murray become the next Sam Darnold 2.0 in Minnesota? In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver a passionate breakdown of the Kyler Murray Vikings signing and more on this Vikings podcast. In this entertaining episode, Darren stays very optimistic about the […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: What Do Vikings Fans Think?
Well, yours truly almost forgot about the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll about our Minnesota Vikings for this week. But fear not, for I have remembered just before I was about ready to turn in on this Sunday night, so let’s get you those results, shall we? Yes. . .we shall! We had […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Are The Vikings Set At Defensive Tackle?
As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. Yore AI question …why does Brian Flores not utilize true run stuffing defensive tackle like a nose […]
Vikings Draft Thoughts
The NFL Draft is still a little over a month away, but for the Minnesota Vikings a lot is riding on this draft. Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf made that clear in his statement following the release of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the end of January, and he’s right. Between the Vikings salary […]
What’s Going on Here?
Well, this team is never boring… I had nearly finished an article about the Vikings’ quarterback situation, considering the Kyler Murray signing and the idea of a Murray-McCarthy-Brosmer/other quarterback room for 2026. Then, the Vikings unexpectedly re-signed Carson Wentz out of nowhere. Now I don’t know what the heck is going on. Well, a bit […]
Report: Bills Will Not Match Vikings’ Offer Sheet to Ryan Van Demark
It looks like the Minnesota Vikings have their new swing tackle. Tom Pelissero is reporting that the Buffalo Bills will not be matching the Vikings’ offer sheet to restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark. That means that Van Demark will be on his way to Minnesota, where he will likely serve as the […]
Vikings Re-Sign Wentz – J.J. McCarthy Future in Jeopardy?
Carson Wentz re-signing signals J.J. McCarthy is DONE with the Minnesota Vikings? Tyler Forness drops bold claims about the quarterback future, Brian O’Neill & Jordan Addison extensions, and top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to avoid on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show with Dave Stefano. On the latest episode of The Real Forno […]
C.J. Ham, Adam Thielen Hold Retirement Press Conference
On Thursday afternoon, a pair of greats from recent Minnesota Vikings history both officially brought their careers to an end. Fullback C.J. Ham and wide receiver Adam Thielen, both Minnesota natives, held a joint retirement press conference at the Vikings’ facilities. You can see the entire press conference here. . .by which I mean you […]
Are the Vikings Out on J.J. McCarthy?
There has been a series of events over the past week that suggest the Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy may not be together much longer. The Kyler Murray Signing The first was the signing of Kyler Murray. It was expected that the Vikings would bring in an established starter given the quarterback fiasco last season. […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Free Agency Is Chugging Along
As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. The latest new in free agency was the signing of Johnny Hekker and Ryan Van Demark. The […]
Vikings Re-Signing QB Carson Wentz
In a significant departure from how they handled things last season, it appears that the Minnesota Vikings will have their quarterback room settled well in advance of the 2026 season. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Vikings are re-signing quarterback Carson Wentz, presumably to fill out their quarterback room alongside J.J. McCarthy […]
NFC North Free Agency Breakdown
Now that the first and biggest wave of NFL free agency is over, let’s take a look at how the Minnesota Vikings’ division opponents fared and what impact that may have on the division race this season. Chicago Bears The NFC North division champions of a year ago got there in large part due to […]
Vikings Sign P Johnny Hekker to One-Year Deal
With Ryan Wright departing for New Orleans early in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings needed a punter to fill out their group of specialists, and they added one with quite the résumé on Tuesday night. Per numerous sources, the Vikings have agreed to the terms of a one-year contract with punter Johnny Hekker. At one […]
Vikings Sign Bills OT Ryan Van Demark to Offer Sheet
The Minnesota Vikings are doing something in free agency! I repeat. . .the Minnesota Vikings are doing something in free agency! Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network are reporting that the Vikings have signed Buffalo Bills restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet. The Bills tendered Van […]
A Dubious Distinction for the Vikings’ 2022 Draft Class
The book officially closed on the Minnesota Vikings’ 2022 NFL Draft class on Tuesday, and not in the way anyone might have imagined it would have when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell put together their first group of draftees a little less than four years ago. With running back Ty Chandler officially agreeing to a […]
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Talkin’ Trades and QB Battles
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we told you that there was another SB Nation Reacts survey coming […]
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