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Could Johnny Hekker Be A Surprise Vikings Trade In 2026?
While Ryan Wright, 26, was serviceable over his four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, some fans grew frustrated with him. In the offseason, the team replaced Wright with veteran Johnny Hekker, 36, signing him to a one-year deal. Even though Hekker has experience and a great resumé, it doesn’t mean that he is the perfect fit for the 2026 team. But it is a sterling resumé.
Who Will the Packers Start Opposite Lukas Van Ness?
The Green Bay Packers enter training camp 2026 with one glaring question on their defense: Who starts in place of Micah Parsons? While Lukas Van Ness appears locked into a starting edge position, the vacancy opposite him has become one of the most important training-camp competitions.
Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 07/22
Locks MLB (0.75 Unit) Aaron Nola Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (+120; Odds via Fanduel): 5:40 PM CT on MLB.TV This is kind of a surprising number given how bad Nola has been this season and who he’s facing. He’s particularly bad at home, allowing a 6.50 ERA and .312 opponent batting average in Citizens Bank Park where he’s 7-2 over this total on the year.
Jake Golday’s Background As An Edge Helps Him At Linebacker
Jake Golday looks like a classic Brian Flores linebacker. The Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 second-round pick is big, fast, physical, and versatile enough to move around the formation. He should be able to help the Vikings early on in special teams and sub-packages, while developing into a more important role as he gets comfortable in the defense.
The Twins’ Postseason Hopes Rest On Prospect Call-Ups
The Minnesota Twins’ play after the All-Star break has been less than ideal. Therefore, it may be time for them to look at younger players currently in the high minors to evaluate what they have and try to go on an improbable playoff run. Minnesota had decent pitching entering the break. However, the starters have a 4.
How Can Green Bay’s Special Teams Get Off To A Hot Start?
Coming off of a disappointing ending to a once-promising 2025 season, the Green Bay Packers have a lot to prove in 2026. For the team to get over its recent wild-card woes, Green Bay needs to start hot and stay that way. That may be a challenge. Green Bay’s best defensive player, Micah Parsons, will likely miss roughly half of the season.
Kevin O’Connell Isn’t Letting Vikings QB History Repeat Itself
When Minnesota Vikings fans thought back to the slog that was the 2025 season, the team’s poor quarterback play stood out repeatedly. J.J. McCarthy, who was billed as the franchise’s savior a year ago, never got his feet under him. The result was a 9-8 record. Any time a team spends January on the couch instead of playing in games, there will be disappointment.
The 2024 Eagles Created the Road Map For the 2026 Packers
Stability is the name of the game when building a championship-level coaching staff. There are exceptions, but far more often than not, having a sound system with familiar faces bodes well for your chances. The Green Bay Packers have seen substantial turnover this offseason, with changes at defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator.
How Will Demond Claiborne’s Speed Affect the Vikings’ Offense?
The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to draft Demond Claiborne in the sixth round gives their offense a new layer of speed and explosiveness. Selected with pick No. 198, the Wake Forest running back arrives in Minnesota with a clear strength: He can turn a small crease into a chunk gain in a hurry. Claiborne is not the classic power back who will hammer defenses between the tackles 20 times a game.
3 Pitchers Who Fit the Twins’ Trade Deadline Needs
With the trade deadline just under two weeks away, teams across MLB are still evaluating whether they’ll be buyers or sellers. The Minnesota Twins are no exception. After three straight not-so-good losses, they look more like sellers than buyers. However, there are still 12 games between now and the Aug. 3 deadline. If they go 8-4 in that stretch, they’ll find themselves a game above .
Packers Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction
Green Bay Packers training camp is set to begin on July 29, so this feels like the perfect time to make a 53-man roster prediction. There’s a catch, though. I’ll be stacking both the offensive and defensive lines with as many players as possible, simply because I’m a trenches aficionado.
It’s Time To Stop Worrying About Blake Brandel At Center
The Minnesota Vikings love potential free agents. Or rather, as Douglas Adams might say, they love the whooshing sound they make as they pass by. As we sit and wait for Minnesota to add another backup edge rusher, another position in need of a boost saw a potential addition come and go.
Travis Adams Took Advantage Of His Wrigley Field Opportunity
Chicago – Derek Shelton said Sunday was a game to flush away for the Minnesota Twins. The Chicago Cubs crushed them in a 10-1 loss, scoring all their runs off Twins starter Zebby Matthews in the first four innings.
Josh Green Will Be A Solid Rotation Player In Minnesota
Josh Green is the kind of wing the Minnesota Timberwolves can plug into multiple lineup combinations without asking him to do too much. He brings defense, pace, simple offense, and enough shooting to make an impact. That makes him a useful fit for a roster built around bigger creators and versatile defenders.
The Devonte Wyatt Extension Is A Huge Win … If He Stays Healthy
There was plenty of speculation this offseason about how the Green Bay Packers would approach a potential Devonte Wyatt extension. The consensus seemed to be that they would likely wait a little longer. Then, on Monday, they provided a surprise answer in the form of a three-year, $57 million extension. If Wyatt stays healthy, it’s a huge win for the Packers.
Devonte Wyatt’s Extension Is A Savvy Packers Signing (With One Caveat)
On Monday, the Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million contract extension that includes a $20 million signing bonus. It’s a good move for the Packers, but I’m surprised they got it done before the season. The #Packers and standout DT Devonte Wyatt have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $57M contract extension with a $20M signing bonus.
Isaiah McDuffie Right About the Packers’ Super Bowl Chances?
Isaiah McDuffie has seen his fair share of different rosters in Green Bay. Now in his sixth year, all with the Green Bay Packers, he’s creeping into veteran territory. So it means something when McDuffie, 26, says he believes this year’s squad has all they need to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February.
The Twins Should Get Bullpen Help Soon But Likely Lose Two Starters
Chicago – On Sunday morning, Minnesota Twins GM Jeremy Zoll provided injury updates from Wrigley Field. Unfortunately, the news on two of the Twins starters, Mick Abel and David Festa, wasn’t too encouraging. Abel had successful arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on July 1, and the Twins will shut him down for eight weeks.
Jonathan Kuminga Would Provide Vital Forward Depth
Jonathan Kuminga would help the Minnesota Timberwolves’ forward depth problem, but he would not fully solve it by himself. The better answer is that he could be part of the solution if Minnesota wants a younger, more athletic wing who can play up a position and take pressure off Jaden McDaniels. After offloading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, the Wolves lost a big frontcourt scorer.
Karl Brooks Needs To Go Back To A Rotational Role
Karl Brooks‘ snap count jumped from 459 defensive snaps in 2024 to 664 in 2025, mostly because of the injuries the Green Bay Packers dealt with along the defensive line. That bigger workload didn’t do him any favors, as his play declined. The best course of action for Green Bay is to get Brooks back into a rotational role, where he’s proven to be more effective.
Kevin O’Connell Is Entering A Defining Season
Despite turmoil at quarterback and injuries along the offensive line, the Minnesota Vikings still finished last season 9-8. Kevin O’Connell, the former NFL quarterback, deferred to the run game during the win streak. In doing so, he relied on Brian Flores’ stingy defense to take over games.
Isaiah Evans’ Offense Should Eventually Translate To the NBA
After scoring 22 points in his third Summer League game and breaking out of a 2-for-23 shooting slump through his first two games in Las Vegas, Isaiah Evans weighed in on what he was most proud of. “My defense,” Isaiah Evans said on the Prime Video broadcast.
Joe Ryan Still Got Butterflies In His Second All-Star Appearance
Chicago – The All-Star Game schedule was a much easier undertaking for Joe Ryan in Philadelphia than it was a year ago in Atlanta. Last year, he had no idea what to expect in his first All-Star Game. This time around, it was a much smoother experience on and off the field with his fiancée Clare and newborn son Rowan, despite the hot weather.
The Twins Missed An Opportunity To Play Spoiler In Game 2
Chicago – The Minnesota Twins had a chance to play spoiler to one of Wrigley Field’s biggest ballpark celebrations on a day the Chicago Cubs unveiled their new ‘Championship Gate’ in honor of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series Championship team. Unfortunately, the magic of the 2016 team spread throughout the outfield bleachers, paying dividends to the Cubs.
What Is Green Bay’s Long Term Plan At Inside Linebacker?
General manager Brian Gutekunst stepped outside his comfort zone when he traded for linebacker Zaire Franklin this offseason. Franklin, who turned 30 earlier in July, didn’t fit the Green Bay Packers’ typical timeline.
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