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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 3
Unless There’s a Fix, The Vikings Have a Prime Holdout Candidate 
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn’t completely unfamiliar with the issues posed by a player holding out since becoming the GM of the Vikings. Danielle Hunter comes to mind, a sensational edge rusher who was at training camp but who didn’t participate (it was referred to as a “hold-in”).
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 22
Latest NFL Mock Draft sends Vikings new prospect that will give Brian Flores the next Andrew Van Ginkel
Over the course of the first 10 weeks of 2025, the Minnesota Vikings have been sent 41 unique players over the span of 321 different mock drafts. Of those, 167 selections have been to just 12 defenders, all of which were members of the secondary.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 25
J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel start Skol clap at Wolves-Nuggets game
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel were in attendance the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets game Saturday afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 12
Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
The Los Angeles Rams have been tested all season long. They have answered all the calls and have come out on top. Another test awaits them in the first playoff game.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 9
J.J. Watt: Andrew Van Ginkel 'extremely overlooked' in DPOY discussion
Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel may not end up winning defensive player of the year, but he certainly at least belongs in the conversation.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 8
Two Steelers Players Receive All-Pro Honors from NFLPA
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell and special teams ace Miles Killebrew received first-team All-Pro honors from the NFL Players Association. Those who made it were selected strictly by NFL players themselves.
NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 7
Minnesota Vikings Wives Not Impressed by Detroit Lions Fans
The Minnesota Vikings lost on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, in week 18. Not only did the loss cost them the No. 1 seed, a 1st round bye and home field advantage in the playoffs.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5
Watch: Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs has eventful start vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had an eventful start to Sunday night's massive game against the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL News / Steelers Now / January 3
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt is Not Longer the Favorite to Win NFL DPOY
Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is no longer the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He’s been supplanted by Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain III (-140), according to the latest odds posted by at BetMGM.
NFL News / Steelers Now / January 3
Myles Garrett Believes He Deserves DPOY: ‘Go Check the Tape’
Cleveland Browns All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett reiterated on Thursday that he is the best defensive player in the NFL. There isn’t a doubt in his mind that he should win NFL DPOY for the second consecutive year.
Minnesota Vikings News / The 33rd Team / December 29
Vikings Success Isn't All Sam Darnold—Brian Flores Has Minnesota Playing Super Bowl D
For all of the hype going into Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, defensive coordinator Brian Flores put on a masterclass to make sure the game wasn't competitive.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 24
Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Aside from the holidays, there's another reason for Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to celebrate. Van Ginkel has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance against the Seattle Seahawks.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 12
Minnesota Vikings Injury Updates on Stephon Gilmore, Andrew Van Ginkel and more…
The Minnesota Vikings will play against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football this week. While they may not need a victory this week, in order to clinch a playoff spot, it’s a must-win game for the 11-2 Vikings, if they want to keep their NFC North title hopes alive, and keep pace with the division-leading 12-1 Detroit Lions.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 8
Vikings inactives: Van Ginkel, Risner, Phillips in; Patrick Jones out vs. Falcons
The Minnesota Vikings won't have starting cornerback Stephon Gilmore but Andrew Van Ginkel, Dalton Risner and Harrison Phillips are all active heading into Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 19
Is Vikings edge Andrew Van Ginkel the most underrated defender in the NFL?
This past offseason, the Minnesota Vikings wanted to pursue upgrades at several positions but, for as focused as they were on skill, they also wanted players who had three important characteristics, which the team's coaches have repeated several times this season: they're smart, tough and love football.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 5
Brian Flores shines light on why Dallas Turner saw more playing time and it's not good news
Seemingly everyone had questions about why the Minnesota Vikings weren't giving many snaps to their first-round pick edge-rusher Dallas Turner.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Report: Dolphins made 'no effort' to re-sign Andrew Van Ginkel
The Vikings made several defensive additions in free agency that have contributed to the team’s 4-0 start this season, but perhaps none have made more
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13
Matthew Coller: Andrew Van Ginkel can do anything
If you played against the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Nighthawks when Andrew Van Ginkel was on the team, you never forgot it. The first memory of Van Ginkel that comes to mind for Cory Brandt, who coached BHRV for 24 years, was his freakishly athletic quarterback pulling off a Lamar Jackson-like move on an All-State defender.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / May 2
Vikings’ new star could already be in danger of losing his job
Did the Vikings' draft moves cast doubt over the future of a recently acquired starter?
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2024
Five NFL free-agency signings that could prove to be steals
Here are five deals agreed upon during the legal tampering period that we could look back on as steals.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / March 11, 2024
Vikings To Sign Dolphins Edge Rusher Andrew Van Ginkel
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign Miami Dolphins edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, according to Jason Sarney of Dolphins Talk. It’s a two-year, $20 million deal that features $14 million in guaranteed money, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / February 22, 2024
Eagles Urged To Pursue EDGE Defenders In Free Agency
The Philadelphia Eagles made some major changes to their coaching staff this offseason. While head coach Nick Sirianni will be back for at least one more season, his coordinators will be changing for the third straight year.
NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 19, 2024
Could Rams Sign Dolphins Free Agent Van Ginkel?
The Los Angeles Rams were in the bottom ten in the NFL in sacks last season, and they could look for some edge-rushing help in free agency. One free agent
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024
Three impending free-agent defenders who could flourish on a new team
In sports, situations can sometimes be just as important as talent, and we've seen plenty of instances throughout NFL history of players elevating their game after changing teams.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / February 8, 2024
Van Ginkel Makes Goal Clear for Free Agency
Andrew Van Ginkel is about to find himself in the same scenario as this same time last year, and he now has made it clear he's hoping for the same resolution.
Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / January 8, 2024
Pair of Dolphins LBs likely done for season
Injuries to Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel on Sunday night appear likely to be season-enders.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023
Dolphins LB describes playing with broken nose vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel appeared on "Good Morning Football" on Wednesday and discussed how he played with a broken nose during the team's Week 15 win against the New York Jets.
Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18, 2023
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel breaks nose in win over Jets, but won’t miss time
Earlier this year, while writing about Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane, who at the time was making headlines for not missing any time after breaking his hand during a game, I came to the conclusion that I’m simply not physically, emotionally, mentally, or anatomically equipped to handle the rigors of the NFL.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / October 13, 2023
Dolphins' best defender might surprise you
It was in the victory against the New England Patriots that Andrew Van Ginkel asserted himself as the Dolphins' best defender.
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