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Shaq Griffin news could be another boost to Vikings' comp pick outlook

Former Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin visited with the Seahawks on Monday, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. He began his career with Seattle back in 2017 and made a Pro Bowl in his third season there.

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Former Packers QB Facing Backlash for Disrespecting Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

A lot can change in a year. After J.J. McCarthy skyrocketed up draft boards last April, the NFL world has changed its tune on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 8

Vikings Tip their Hand at One of the Roster’s Thinnest Spots

Eliminate the single-player positions on special teams — kicker, punter, long snapper — and there would be no thinner position on the Vikings’ roster than tight end.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / April 8

Can you guess this Vikings linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Vikings fans! We’re back for another day of the Daily Norseman in-5 daily trivia game.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 8

The Vikings’ Surprise Contender for a Returner Job on Special Teams

If a game was played later on tonight, the Vikings would likely turn to Ty Chandler to handle kickoff returns and Jalen Nailor to jump in as the punt returner.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Vikings make roster move on Monday that once again highlights Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's NFL Draft history

The Minnesota Vikings roster is in a good place after free agency. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent the first two waves of free agency beefing up both sides of the trenches.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 8

Vikings’ 2025 Season Sets the Stage for the Rest of the Decade

The Vikings’ 2025 season is shaping up to be an interesting one, and it’s going to be a ride seeing how they respond in 2025 to their 14-win 2024 season with J.J.

Shaquill Griffin News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7

Veteran DB Shaquill Griffin could return to Seahawks?

Shaquill Griffin could be returning to where it all started.

Raiders' Geno Smith addresses his departure from Seahawks

Steelers reportedly weren't DK Metcalf's first choice before trade from Seahawks

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 7

A Vikings Free Agent Finally Appeared in the Headlines

Last offseason, the Vikings were in scramble mode, trying to find respectable cornerbacks on the free-agency market. Ultimately, although there surely were some flaws, the cornerback play was good enough to position the defense among the elite units in the NFL.

Jonathan Allen News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 7

Vikings facilities blew away Jonathan Allen: 'I feel like I've been cheated'

It wasn't an easy decision for Jonathan Allen to leave the Washington Commanders after eight seasons with the franchise. Mostly because, at long last, they had a great culture within the organization that's difficult to replicate.

Nahshon Wright News / Gridiron Heroics / April 8

Minnesota Vikings suddenly release player they traded for

The Minnesota Vikings are getting their 90-man roster set for the offseason. The Vikings need depth in several areas of he defense before the 2025 draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / April 7

Rapoport: Vikings “out” on Aaron Rodgers

And thank goodness for that One of the most consistently annoying storylines we’ve seen this offseason is the greater NFL media trying to wishcast Aaron Rodgers to the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 7

Vikings Release Last Year’s Trade Acquisition after 241 Days

Nobody loves making trades like former Wall Street Trader Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Minnesota’s top executive has already made two trades this year, shipping Ed Ingram to the Texans and using the compensation as the major part of the Jordan Mason sweepstakes.

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / April 7

The Vikings’ Definition of Success in 2025

The Vikings are in a weird spot this year, and they did it to themselves. Not that that’s a bad thing by any means, but last season they were a 14-win wild card team, and this year they’re a major question mark, all because J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / April 7

NFL Reporter Shares Definitive Update on Vikings Signing Future Hall of Fame Quarterback

The saga of where Aaron Rodgers will land continues, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at the center of it. This offseason, the Vikings had a decision to make at quarterback: whether to re-sign Sam Darnold, sign Rodgers, or roll with J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Top Vikings Free Agent Eyeing Reunion With NFC Rival

The Minnesota Vikings have been riding a cornerback carousel for five years. Since the departures of Trae Waynes and Xavier Rhodes in the 2020 offseason, the Vikings have not had the same starting cornerback duo return for consecutive seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Former Vikings cornerback could soon be doing Minnesota a favor by simply trying to stay employed

Compensatory selections have been a huge aspect of the Minnesota Vikings' free agency plan under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They are set to get at least two of them with the potential of getting a third if wide receiver Trent Sherfield gets enough playing time and earns a bonus because of it.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Vikings Urged to Target Surprising Position of Need in 2025 NFL Draft

Three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Minnesota Vikings might have more positions of need than they think. Draft experts have targeted the secondary, defensive line, and offensive line as potential positions to select players in the first round.

Shaquill Griffin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7

Seahawks Hosting CB Shaquill Griffin For Visit

According to Jordan Schultz, the Seahawks are hosting CB Shaquill Griffin for a visit. The veteran got his start in Seattle and has played for several different teams since then. Griffin, 29, was selected by the Seahawks in the third round out of UCF in 2017.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Vikings NFL Draft History: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft pick success is much more complex than it looks on the surface

The first round of the NFL Draft in recent years has been a mixed bag for the Minnesota Vikings. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been heavily criticized