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Wrapping Up A Few Other Vikings Free Agent Moves
Even though the Minnesota Vikings haven’t made any big, splashy moves in free agency yet, we wanted to make sure you had all of the moves that they’ve made so far available to you. There were a few that happened that flew under the radar that we missed, so let’s get them all taken care […]
Updated List of Minnesota Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Selections
As we told you earlier today, the Minnesota Vikings were officially awarded one extra Compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the 97th overall selection, which is a third-round pick. Now that all of the Compensatory picks have been awarded, we want to let everyone know exactly which picks the Vikings have in this year’s […]
Vikings Lose P Ryan Wright to New Orleans Saints
Shortly after losing wide receiver Jalen Nailor to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Minnesota Vikings suffered a second loss in the “legal tampering” period of free agency, and this one could be a bigger loss than a lot of people think. Punter Ryan Wright, who may have had his best season in 2025, has agreed […]
Vikings Lose WR Jalen Nailor to Las Vegas Raiders
The “legal tampering” period of NFL free agency is in full swing, and as many expected, the early stages have left the Vikings with a significant hole to fill on their wide receiver depth chart. Wide receiver Jalen Nailor has agreed to a three-year, $35 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Given what the […]
Vikings Officially Awarded Third-Round Compensatory Pick
The National Football League has released the list of compensatory draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Minnesota Vikings landed exactly where everyone expected them to. For the second year in a row, the Vikings were awarded the highest compensatory pick available, #97 overall, a third-round pick for Sam Darnold signing with the […]
Vikings sign CB James Pierre to 2-year deal
The Vikings’ first reported move done during the legal tampering window is a two-year, $8.5 million deal for former Steelers cornerback James Pierre. The former undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic has spent his entire NFL career with the Steelers on top a short stint with Washington during the 2024 campaign. The 6’2, 185-pound […]
Vikings Cap: Greenard Trade Rumors & Why?
Vikings cap solved: Trades, cuts, QB drama! Unlock the 2026 reset secrets in this viral Two Old Bloggers episode. Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver raw insights on Minnesota’s offseason overhaul, from salary cap slashes to potential blockbuster moves, sparking heated fan debates. As free agency looms, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production dissects the […]
Vikings, Eric Wilson Agree on Three-Year Contract Extension
After a week that saw the Minnesota Vikings part with a number of veteran players, a late-night move on Sunday saw them retain one of their own on the eve of NFL free agency getting underway. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network is reporting that linebacker Eric Wilson will be staying in purple on a […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: What Should the Vikings Address in Free Agency?
In just about twelve hours, teams around the National Football League will be able to start making contact with free agents, as the ridiculously-named “legal tampering” period will officially be upon us. The Minnesota Vikings are among those teams, and our SB Nation Reacts question for this week wanted you to tell us which position […]
Twas The Night Before Free Agency
I have been including plans in the news and links posts but figured I would do one separately the night before free agency tampering begins. I am going to jump right into it and explain a little after. Note: None of this will come true. Cap Stuff Starting 2026 Cap Space : ($1,447,959)Starting 2027 Cap […]
Things Are About to Get Interesting
We are just days away from what could be the most consequential offseason since 2022, which saw us hire Kevin O’Connell. The decisions made over the next few weeks could unlock a wide range of possibilities. A 10 to 12-win season, along with at least one playoff victory, would get us back on the right […]
Vikings, T.J. Hockenson Agree to Restructured Contract
The Minnesota Vikings continue to shift money around in order to get themselves prepared for the start of the 2026 NFL league year. Numerous sources are reporting that the Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson have agreed to a restructure of his contract. While the full details of the new deal have not been released, […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Two Days Until the Legal Tampering Period Begins!
The “Legal Tampering” period begins on March 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET. We will know soon enough who is the QB they are bringing in for “competition”. For my money, it has to be Kyler Murray or Geno Smith because they will only cost 1.3M. Tua Tagovailoa is a no can do because of his […]
Can the Vikings Afford to be Players in Free Agency?
The Minnesota Vikings have been busy making moves to become salary cap compliant by the start of the new league year next week, clearing what was once a $45 million salary cap deficit. The Vikings have announced that they will be parting ways with Aaron Jones, Javon Hargrave, and Jonathan Allen. They’ve also restructured the […]
Ryan Kelly Announces Retirement After Ten NFL Seasons
On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football League saw the retirement of a player who was among the top at his position for much of his NFL career. Center Ryan Kelly announced that he would be stepping away from the NFL on Friday. He spent the first nine seasons of his career with […]
Norse Code Podcast Episode 601: First Sentences (with guest Trevor Sikkema)
*****Download Link Here***** Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe to via our RSS feed, which should support the RSS reader or podcast organizer of your choice. You can still leave a […]
Vikings Restructure Contracts of Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw
The legal tampering period of NFL free agency will officially be upon us at 11:00 AM Central time on Monday morning, and it appears that the Minnesota Vikings may have finally gotten themselves under the league’s salary cap with a couple of contract restructures. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Vikings are […]
Vikings “Save My Job” Mode: QB Options & Allen Drama
Vikings QB crisis explodes: Will Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, or Malik Willis rescue Minnesota’s future? Dive into this special Xs & SKOLs episode from The Real Forno Show for shocking insights! In this gripping return of Xs & SKOLs on Vikings 1st & SKOL, host Tyler Forness teams up with Luke Braun of Locked On […]
The Case for Kyler Murray
As the rumors and signs that Kyler Murray may sign with the Minnesota Vikings after he is released next week by the Arizona Cardinals heat up (the Vikings are the clear favorite to land Murray in betting markets), questions arise about Murray and his fit with the Vikings’ offense, his commitment to his craft, and […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Decisions, Decisions
Free agency for the 2026 NFL season is scheduled to begin officially on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.The “Legal Tampering” period begins on March 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET.All 32 teams must be under the salary cap by the official start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at […]
The Kyler Murray to Minnesota Hype Train is Full Steam Ahead
One of the big stories that hit the NFL wires yesterday was the Arizona Cardinals officially informing former #1 overall pick Kyler Murray that the team would be releasing him at the start of the new league year. He is currently owed a ton of money by the Cardinals, so the assumption is that any […]
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Free Agency Looms
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 have ourselves another SB Nation Reacts survey for you all to […]
Vikings beef up defense in new 2-round mock draft
ESPN’s Jordan Reid just dropped a new two-round mock draft following this year’s NFL Combine and he has the Vikings loading up on defense with their first two picks. Let’s jump in and see what kind of team Reid believes the Vikings will be building in the post-Kwesi era. Round 1, Pick 18: DT Caleb […]
Report: Vikings “Open” To Trading Jonathan Greenard
With just over a week to go before the start of the new NFL league year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for ways to get compliant with the salary cap, and word has surfaced that they may be looking to move on from one of their more dynamic defensive players. According to Adam Schefter of […]
McCarthy in Doubt? Geno Smith, Kyler Murray Buzz & Mocks
Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback turmoil post-2026 NFL Combine on The Real Forno Show. Host Tyler Forness questions J.J. McCarthy’s future amid rumors, exploring veteran options like Geno Smith and Kyler Murray as ideal fits for Kevin O’Connell’s offense. With releases like Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave shaking the market, Forness breaks down trade […]
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