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Vikings labeled as a team 'primed for a drop-off' in 2025

Coming off a surprising 14-win season that crashed and burned in the wild card round of the playoffs, the Vikings are a team that will likely be viewed as a major regression candidate in 2025.

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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell says QB decision is an 'ongoing process'

The Vikings are almost on the clock. The time to make a decision on how they'll handle their quarterback position is fast approaching. Whether Minnesota will bring back Sam Darnold or venture forth into the J.J.

Sam Darnold News / A to Z Sports / February 13

Loading up on elite secondary defenders and Sam Darnold's future highlight Vikings offseason bold predictions

The Minnesota Vikings continue to be one of the more intriguing teams when it comes to free agency. How will the fix the secondary? What's the decision at quarterback?

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / February 13

Vikings Links: What Is Your OffSeason Plan?

Plans are made to be changed no? I think the Vikings are more than likely going to try and bring back Daniel Jones to go with JJ McCarthy. KOC said in an interview that “Darnold has earned the right to go to free agency” or something along those lines.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 13

2025 NFL draft: 5 stud players the Vikings can't pass up at No. 24

It feels almost inevitable that GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings will trade down from the 24th pick in this year's NFL draft. They simply need more selections, and this is a deep draft class into the second and third rounds, particularly at some positions of need for Minnesota (RB, DT, CB).

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Saints request DC interview with Vikings' Daronte Jones

The list of candidates for the Saints’ defensive coordinator position continues to grow. Daronte Jones has received an interview request, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

Minnesota Vikings News / NBC Sports / February 13

Watch: Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold's free agency is 'an ongoing process' | Dan Patrick Show

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Sends Clear Message on QB J.J. McCarthy: Exclusive

It is the eve of the Super Bowl, and Justin Jefferson would rather be preparing for the Minnesota Vikings to play for a Lombardi Trophy. Instead, Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / February 13

NFL insider predicts if Vikings will hold onto Sam Darnold via the franchise tag

The Vikings have an interesting decision to make regarding the quarterback position.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Justin Jefferson Sends Vikings 7-Word Message on Sam Darnold's Return

The Minnesota Vikings are faced with a pivotal decision at quarterback and would be wise to heed the words of star receiver Justin Jefferson. Coming off a 14-win season with Sam Darnold, the Vikings must decide whether to re-sign him or move on with J.J.

NFL News / Sporting News / February 13

Vikings predicted to bolster elite unit with Jets $45 million 2-time Pro Bowler

The Minnesota Vikings are in danger of losing one of their top pass-rushers from the 2024 campaign, as Patrick Jones II is slated to hit free agency. With that in mind, one NFL analyst believes the team will sign a New York Jets edge rusher who is coming off a down year.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / February 13

James Daniels to the Vikings? O-Line Overhaul Incoming!

Hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano make bold predictions for the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason. They discuss free agency, draft strategies, and specific player assessments.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / February 13

Adding Up the Vikings Players Who Could Generate a Compensatory Pick

In March, several current Vikings players are going to leave Minnesota behind. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has always been comfortable with this possibility. If he wasn’t, then last year’s free agent cluster of talent wouldn’t have had so many single-season deals.

Ed Ingram News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Vikings' 41-Game Starter Floated as Roster-Cut Candidate

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram lost his starting job during the 2024 season after playing every game with the team since he was drafted in 2022. The Vikings left Ingram on a long leash despite his pacing the NFL in pressures allowed from 2022 to 2023.

C.J. Ham News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Vikings Get Concerning News on Pro Bowler C.J. Ham

One of the Minnesota Vikings' longest-tenured players, fullback C.J. Ham's body has taken its toll from the 2024 season. The two-time Pro Bowler played over 500 snaps this season and was dealing with an ankle injury late in the season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Ex-Vikings Star Reacts to Cam Newton Calling Him a Loser

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went viral for calling his former teammates, a comment many took issue with, including former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn.

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / February 12

There’s a Potential Return Date for J.J. McCarthy

It was quite a fun time in Skol Nation between the draft day when general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah invested a Vikings first-rounder in the draft for a quarterback for the first time since Teddy Bridgewater a decade ago and the day of his first preseason game.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Sam Darnold Predicted To Sign With Struggling AFC Team

Quarterback Sam Darnold completely revived his NFL career after his amazing season with the Minnesota Vikings. In 17 starts, he completed 361-of-545 passes for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 102.5 passer rating., which led him to making his first career Pro Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / February 12

Vikings May Unexpectedly Allow a Key Starter to Depart

Big changes could happen in Minnesota’s 2025 offseason, the fourth under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The coaching staff has largely remained intact.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 12

Vikings add jack of all trades defender who Brian Flores will love in latest NFL Mock Draft

The NFL Draft has been quite an interesting event for the Minnesota Vikings over the last three years. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been widely criticized for his drafting ability over the last three years with the majority of the criticism coming from the 2022 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 12

Vikings a borderline top-ten team in end-of-season NFL power rankings

After finishing with a 14-3 record but crashing out of the playoffs with a whimper in the wild card round, the Vikings appear to be considered a borderline top-ten team heading into the offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 12

NFL Insider Reveals: One Vikings DB Expected to Re-Sign, Another Likely to Leave

Now that the Super Bowl is in the books, all eyes are on the offseason. With free agency right around the corner, the Minnesota Vikings have some key players set to hit the market.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft strategy in first round could focus on premium position that hasn't been considered previously

How the Minnesota Vikings approach the NFL Draft this upcoming April is a fascinating discussion topic. Everything starts with the quarterback position.