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Vikings say J.J. McCarthy is 'right where we hoped he'd be' in recovery process

The Vikings have a decision to make at the quarterback position this offseason. If Sam Darnold leaves in free agency — whether because he isn't offered a contract by Minnesota or he chooses to take more money elsewhere — there's a good chance 22-year-old J.J.

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3 Minnesota Vikings coaches completed interviews on Friday with one having a crucial second interview

The Minnesota Vikings could be losing multiple coaches during the offseason, and three of them just completed interviews on Friday. DC Brian Flores: 1st

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / January 17

Another Vikings WR Makes His Comeback on Offseason Roster

Because of the horrendous showing in Monday’s wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota’s general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, has started their offseason duties.

Adam Schefter News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 17

Adam Schefter Weighs in What a Kevin O’Connell Extension Might Cost the Vikings

What are the Minnesota Vikings going to do about the Kevin O’Connell contract/trade rumors that continue to circulate around the local and national sports media landscape?

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Vikings Sign WR Jeshaun Jones To Futures Deal

The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday that they’ve signed WR Jeshaun Jones to a futures contract for the 2025 season. Here’s the updated list of futures

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / January 17

Sam Darnold Won’t Be 2025’s Baker Mayfield

Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield came into the NFL together as two of the top three picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, but they are now clearly trending in different directions.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / January 17

Vikings Re-Add a Corner with Youth and Great Size

The Vikings have been pretty busy over these past couple of days. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is getting his house in order, bringing back players (mostly) within Minnesota’s orbit to futures deals.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Sam Darnold’s Market Still Expected To Be Above $30M Per Year

James Palmer of Underdog, citing AFC and NFC executives, reports Vikings’ impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold‘s market price is still expected to be above $30 million per year.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 17

Adam Schefter's latest on the Kevin O'Connell contract situation

Kevin O'Connell's contract situation is a major talking point in the early stages of the Vikings' offseason. Next season will be the last on his current deal, and with rumors swirling about a potential trade, Adam Schefter was on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday to decipher what is actually going on.

Kevin O'Connell News / Bleacher Report / January 17

NFL Rumors: Kevin O'Connell Not Expected to Be Traded amid Vikings Contract Talks

It doesn't look like Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is going anywhere. O'Connell has one year remaining on his contract and rumors of "tension"…

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 17

Vikings Assistant Coach Survives First Round of Cuts for Seahawks OC Job

This offseason should be expected to be one of exodus for the Minnesota Vikings. They have a boatload of free agents to make decisions on. Also, multiple coaches are in the process of interviewing for other jobs.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 17

Vikings sign CB Nahshon Wright to futures deal, lose WR Trishton Jackson

The Vikings have signed cornerback Nahshon Wright to a reserve/futures contract, the team announced on Friday. The 26-year-old Wright was acquired for Andrew Booth Jr.

NFL News / Sporting News / January 17

Vikings named potential suitors for Steelers $6 million starting defender

The Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for a cornerback with three of their top ones set to hit free agency in 2025. One NFL analyst recently suggested the Vikings as a possible suitor for a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / January 17

Several Vikings Coaches Sitting for Interviews This Weekend

It’s going to be a pretty busy time The coaching staff for the Minnesota Vikings could have a slightly different look in 2025, as several of their current coaches are candidates for other jobs around the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / January 17

Vikings assistant Grant Udinski to have second interview for Seahawks OC

The Seahawks have reached the next stage of their search for a new offensive coordinator. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team is bringing Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski in for a second interview.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Minnesota Vikings continue offseason additions with intriguing defender with unique measurables

Throughout the first few days of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have inked reserve/futures contracts with multiple players, including prized UDFA signing Gabe Murphy and yesterday added cornerback Ambry Thomas.

Sam Darnold News / The Spun / January 17

Vikings Appear To Be Leaning One Way With Sam Darnold Decision

Despite leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-win season for the first time since the turn of the century, quarterback Sam Darnold is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Vikings Sign CB Nahshon Wright To Futures Deal

The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday that they’ve signed CB Nahshon Wright to a futures contract for the 2025 season. Here’s the updated list of futures

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Minnesota Vikings 7 round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Brian Flores' defense gets fortified with star pass rusher

The Minnesota Vikings have clearly defined needs heading into the offseason: Defensive line Interior offensive line Running back Cornerback The order in

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 17

Kevin O'Connell makes huge statement about Vikings future after playoff loss

O'Connell spoke with reporters on Thursday and left little doubt about his intentions for the future.

'I'm very excited': Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell provides major J.J. McCarthy update

Vikings icon shares bold Sam Darnold take after nightmare end to season

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Justin Jefferson News / FirstSportz / January 16

Justin Jefferson clears air on his future with Vikings amid exit rumors after playoff loss

The Minnesota Vikings had everything going for them up until the last week of the regular season. Sam Darnold was playing efficient football and Justin Jefferson was happy.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Vikings to discuss contract extensions with HC, GM

The Vikings’ season ended on a sour note regarding the final week of the regular season as well as the wild-card round. Losses in both of those contests have left the 14-win team out of Super Bowl contention, but expectations will likely be raised next season.