Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / The Daily Norseman / April 25

2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Make Trade With Houston Texans

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has pulled the trigger The Minnesota Vikings have made a trade in the 2025 NFL Draft, with their trade partner being the Houston Texans.

Dallas Turner News / The Daily Norseman / April 25

The final results from the Dallas Turner trade between Vikings, Jaguars

The Vikings traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the final trade compensation is complete now in 2025. The Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars swapped picks in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 25

All of the Sudden, There’s a Vikings Trade Candidate

The Minnesota Vikings have completed the first round of the draft and bolstered the offensive line by adding Ohio State’s blocker, Donovan Jackson. He was the 24th overall selection and should enter the starting lineup sooner rather than later, which will drop one guy from that lineup to the sidelines.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Vikings first-round pick Donovan Jackson’s cat has an insane name

The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) have spent much of the offseason addressing their biggest needs. While they had a brilliant 2024 season, they lost their regular-season finale to the Detroit Lions and their Wild Card playoff game to the Los Angeles Rams.

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With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25

Medicals cleared: Should Vikings trade up for Michigan CB Will Johnson?

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is one of the most intriguing players available heading into Day 2 of this year's NFL draft. Once viewed as a first-round lock and likely top-15 pick, a knee injury has caused him to fall.

NFL Draft News

Shedeur Sanders' stunning slide continues

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25

Police Report: Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI after 83 mph speeding stop

An incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol reveals that former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was allegedly driving 83 mph — 28 mph over the speed limit — when he was pulled over early Friday morning, with the traffic stop leading to his arrest for DWI.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / April 25

Adrian Peterson DWI: Police claim ex-Vikings star was over limit, speeding in Richfield

Adrian Peterson was pulled over for speeding when law enforcement found him to be intoxicated during an overnight traffic stop in the Twin Cities. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a trooper stopped Peterson, who was driving an Audi Q5, at 3:20 a.m.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25

Vikings GM shrugs off draft capital after getting 'cerebral' and 'nasty' Donovan Jackson

The Vikings put some finishing touches on an offseason plan when they selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 pick in the draft. Jackson, a 6-foot-4, 315-pound guard, was the final piece of the team's "offseason vision" heading into the 2025 season, according to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Vikings selection of Donovan Jackson continues NFL Draft trend under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah with a trend breaker emerging

The Minnesota Vikings had their second first-round pick under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah where they didn't make a trade with their first-round pick when they selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson at 24th overall in the NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / April 25

Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL Draft – All picks and analysis as it happens

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to enter a new era with JJ McCarthy in 2025. They’ll be looking to take a roster full of talent including Justin Jefferson and company on a playoff run, and a strong class of rookies could have a major impact.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Tom Pelissero drops Minnesota Vikings bombshell on local radio that could change the NFL Draft landscape

After the first night of the NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have an improved offensive line, as they selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson at 24th overall.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Adrian Peterson arrested after Vikings’ draft party

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drunk driving.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Vikings Handed Down Compelling Grade Selecting J.J. McCarthy's New Pass Protector

One night of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Vikings stuck with their 24th overall pick to make sure their franchise quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, stays upright for the next four to five years.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / April 25

Ex-Vikings star Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI in Minnesota

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was booked into Hennepin County Jail early Friday morning on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). According to Hennepin County jail records, Peterson was booked into custody at 5:16 a.m.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sets the record straight about not trading down to acquire more NFL Draft picks

Going into the NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings needed to find a way to generate more picks. They had just four going into night one and were a prime candidate to trade back.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Vikings Add Big Strength Up Front In 2025 NFL Draft Round 1

With the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings made a move that probably will not have fans screaming in the streets. It might be exactly what they needed.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grade the Pick: Vikings selection of Donovan Jackson sends clear message to rest of NFL regarding the Super Bowl

The Minnesota Vikings were a major trade-down candidate at the beginning of the NFL Draft. With only four picks to their name, it made sense that a trade down could end up happening.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Vikings Facing Backlash Over 1st-Round Ohio State Pick in NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings caught a stray after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Holding the No. 24 pick, the Vikings were considered candidates to trade down and accumulate more draft capital.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Vikings draft G Donovan Jackson at No. 24

The Vikings were busy adding up front in free agency, and that has continued via the draft. Minnesota has selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No.

Stephon Gilmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 22

Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore Was At Cowboys Facility Tuesday

According to Jon Machota, veteran CB Stephon Gilmore was at Dallas’ facility for a visit at the start of OTAs this week. However, per Jane Slater and

Kevin O'Connell News / Yardbarker / April 22

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell addresses 'detailed' QB plan amid Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins uncertainty

O'Connell discussed the team's quarterback situation amid rumors of a possible veteran addition.

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J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / April 21

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to ‘hit the ground running’ in offseason workouts

After missing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is all systems go for offseason workouts this month, according to his coach.