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ESPN Gives Young Vikings the Cold Shoulder

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired in 2022, inheriting an aging roster. Too many of the previous drafts didn’t provide enough young talent to keep the team in Super Bowl contention.

Video: Adam Thielen Continues to Work Out with Vikings Rookie JJ McCarthy

Adam Thielen played nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. In purple, he collecting 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns on 534 receptions. Now 33-years-old (going on 34), the Mankato State legend is entering his second straight season with the Carolina Panthers.

Unclaimed Vikings: 6 Players Still Waiting for Their Next Chance

The 2023 Minnesota Vikings finished with an underwhelming 7-10 record. However, much of that can be attributed to Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury right when the team played like a contending team and the subsequent QB carousel.

Questions Answered: Biggest Fear for 2024, Vikings’ Power Ranking, Dwight McGlothern

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 3rd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Brian O’Neill hates golf balls, apparently

That’s the best explanation I have for this Three weeks from today, the Minnesota Vikings will all be at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and ready to start Training Camp.

Any Andrew Van Ginkel Fears Are Much Ado about Nothing

Minnesota Vikings fans seemed to learn recently that new outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was injured at the end of the 2023 regular season. In fact, nearly every Miami Dolphins pass rusher fell injured right before the postseason last year, and Van Ginkel wasn’t excluded.

8 Vikings Players with Do-or-Die Seasons Ahead

Minnesota Vikings roster battles will gain more clarity in about three weeks when training camp heats up. The franchise is expected to win around seven games, which is the same forecast as last summer — and Minnesota later won seven games.

J.J. McCarthy Has Already Stolen Some Hearts

After six years with quarterback Kirk Cousins as the organization’s quarterback, it was time for a change. Cousins joined the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, while the Vikings pivoted to the cheaper Sam Darnold before picking J.J.

3 cut candidates on Vikings’ roster ahead of NFL training camp

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era without QB Kirk Cousins at the helm. Minnesota never got over the hump in the playoffs with Cousins and they were forced to move on to someone else.

Would the Vikings Consider a New QB before Week 1?

When the Minnesota Vikings turned the page on Kirk Cousins, they ultimately decided to reset the quarterback position. That wound up shaking out with Sam Darnold being brought in as a veteran free agent and J.J.

PFF Thinks the Vikings’ Defense Sucks

There’s really no other way to dress it up, justify it, or write it off. Pro Football Focus believes the Minnesota Vikings’ defense is flat-out not good.

2 Vikings Make the Cut as Top Players in NFL History

NFL training camps will heat up in three weeks, but until then, NFL-themed media is finishing its “list” section of the preseason. Accordingly, CBS Sports released its list of the Top 25 Players in NFL History this week, and two Minnesota Vikings alumni made the cut.

Top 5 Training Camp Battles for the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings training camp kicks off on July 21st when rookies report to Eagan. The NFL’s regular season is 67 days away. It’s a brave new world in the Twin Cities after a transformative offseason, and plenty of roster battles lie ahead to determine the team’s Week 1 depth chart.

Vikings Evidently Have a “Hot Seat” Player

The term usually applies to coaches and general managers, but last week, Pro Football Network delved into NFL players on the hot seat. And for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings, that’s evidently new quarterback Sam Darnold.

Treylon Burks is an intriguing trade idea for the Vikings

We are inching closer to the start of Vikings training camp on July 27, and while Minnesota appears somewhat comfortable rolling with Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor, Trishton Jackson and Trent Sherfield as their options at WR3, what if someone like Titans third-year receiver Treylon Burks became available in a trade?

Vikings Fans Know Who Will Win the WR3 Job

The Minnesota Vikings will host a battle for WR3 in about three weeks when training camp gets hot and heavy. The primary contenders for the assignment are Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell, with perhaps a side dish of free-agent addition Trent Sherfield.

Andrew Van Ginkel recalls terrifying flash flood in Rock Valley, Iowa

Andrew Van Ginkle's hometown of Rock Valley, Iowa was ravaged by flash flooding after torrential rains caused the Rock River to rapidly rise, with the force of the rushing river breaking a levee and spewing floodwaters into the city.

Did Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Bestow a Rookie Lineman with a Stellar Nickname?

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has an elite education but nevertheless comes across as being down to earth and charming. It’s an endearing way to be. Not too long ago, Adofo-Mensah had a sitdown conversation with the Vikings’ team reporter Tatum Everett.

Only 2 Outcomes Make Sense for Lewis Cine

Minnesota Vikings fans have all but resigned to the fate of third-year safety Lewis Cine encountering a roster cut later this summer. The Vikings employ six playable safeties aside from Cine, he broke his leg during his rookie season, and the Georiga alumnus and former 1st-Rounder has been a non-factor through two seasons.

Minnesota Vikings Teammate Praises Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings made some major changes at the quarterback position this offseason. Veteran Kirk Cousins hit free agency, signing a deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

Vikings second-year WR believes he's taken his game 'to the next level'

Despite a strong rookie season, one Vikings WR believes he is ready to take another step in 2024.

Minnesota Vikings Receive Shockingly Good Update On 2024 First-Round Pick

The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to make a bold trade in the 2024 NFL Draft in order to select pass-rusher Dallas Turner. It was a move that excited the fan base, especially after losing Danielle Hunter in NFL free agency.