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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 27
Vikings get major news that could impact how they attack the secondary this offseason
It has been a wild ride for the Minnesota Vikings when it comes to the secondary. They have spent a lot of resources in that group with varying levels of success.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 8
Kansas CB Cobee Bryant is the perfect Brian Flores cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft with comparisons to Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon
Welcome to SKOL Search 2025! This is the fifth year I have done SKOL Search with the sole mission being to find NFL Draft prospects for the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 11
In Hindsight, A Vikings Trade Now Looks Pretty Questionable 
At the time, the Vikings trade appeared to be good value. Minnesota moved pick No. 87 to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for No. 102, No. 164, and No.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 18
Wednesday’s Vikings Injury Report Is a Pretty Long List
The Minnesota Vikings have been on the wrong side of injury luck since starting training camp in July. First, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, who many thought could be a breakout player, suffered a season-ending injury, then rookie quarterback J.J.
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 / purplePTSD.com / August 26
Next Vikings QB Is Dealing with an Injury
Injuries have been the dominating element of Minnesota’s summer, starting with cornerback Mekhi Blackmon. The sophomore was viewed as a potential breakout player after a solid rookie season.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 22
2 Vikings Land on IR
Injuries have been the dominant storyline since day one of Minnesota Vikings training camp when Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL. The Vikings placed him on IR, ending his season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 15
The Vikings Have Added 7 Players in the Past 3.5 Weeks
Injury woes have not been kind to the Minnesota Vikings so far in 2024. The team lost CB Mekhi Blackmon for the season on the very first day of training camp, and now, rookie QB J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 5
The Vikings’ Corners and A Surefire Way to Help the Team Coverage
Step back and it’s easy to have some concern about the Vikings’ corners, especially after the injuries to Mekhi Blackmon and Shaq Griffin. Adding another corner, though, is just one way of helping the situation.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 1
Camp Continues with Corner Conundrum
Another day, another day cornerback issue for the Minnesota. CB Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL on the first day of practice and is out for the season. Couple
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 31
The Newest Viking Is Already Running with the First Team
Injuries have overshadowed many storylines related to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings lost cornerback Mekhi Blackmon for the 2024 season as he was placed on IR with a torn ACL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 31
Another Injury Strikes Vikings Training Camp
First, cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Shaquill Griffin went down with injuries. Blackmon will miss all of 2024 with a torn ACL, and Griffin is week-to-week with a hamstring ailment.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 29
Update on Another Injured Vikings Cornerback
First, Mekhi Blackmon encountered an injury that will sideline him for all of 2024. Soon after, newcomer Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin was injured at training camp, as well, a soft-tissue ailment that shelved the veteran over the weekend.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 25
Questions Answered: The Plan after Mekhi Blackmon, Vikings Training Camp So Far, Sam Darnold
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 25th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25
Vikings Announce Four Roster Moves
The Minnesota Vikings announced four roster moves, including placing CB Mekhi Blackmon on injured reserve following his torn ACL. The team also waived LB K.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 25
Vikings Sign a Young Corner
Yesterday, the brutal news emerged that Mekhi Blackmon — a sophomore corner who could have reasonably been the CB3 — was lost for the season with a torn ACL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 25
8 free agent cornerbacks Vikings could target after Mekhi Blackmon's injury
The positive vibes that came with the Vikings' first day of training camp were soured a bit on Wednesday evening by the news that promising second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon had suffered a torn ACL during practice.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 25
6 Cornerbacks Vikings Could Add to Address Sudden CB Need
It didn’t take long for the Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback depth to come into question. On the very first day of training camp, second-year pro Mekhi Blackmon suffered a season-ending ACL tear.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 25
Matthew Coller: Blackmon's ACL tear has trickle-down effect on CB room
EAGAN — After some very difficult days leading up to the beginning of training camp with the death of cornerback Khyree Jackson and Jordan Addison being cited on suspicion of DUI, the Minnesota Vikings desperately wanted to get back on the field and begin work on the 2024 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25
Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon Suffers Torn ACL In Camp
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp. Seifert adds Blackmon was one of the top candidates to be the team’s starting nickel cornerback for the upcoming season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / July 25
Reports: Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL
The Minnesota Vikings' first training camp practice of the summer proved costly as cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore an anterior cruciate ligament, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24
Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp
Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported Wednesday that Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL during the opening practice of training camp.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / July 24
Vikings CB reportedly tore ACL in practice
The Vikings’ secondary suffered a blow Wednesday when second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 18
Vikings’ Mekhi Blackmon in Driver’s Seat for Starting Cornerback Position
Mekhi Blackmon was drafted No. 102 overall in the third-round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Despite some inconsistencies his rookie year, Blackmon played relatively well for most of the season.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 15
Mekhi Blackmon named to PFF All-Breakout Team for 2024
It would be awesome if it happened There are going to be a lot of intriguing battles to keep an eye on when the Minnesota Vikings head to Training Camp here in about five weeks or so.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 13
Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon picked as breakout candidate in 2024-25
Second-year Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon has been pegged as a breakout candidate in 2024. Pro Football Focus named its All-Breakout Team on Wednesday, with Blackmon as one of the two cornerbacks to make the squad.
Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 5, 2024
Vikings injury Report: Brian O'Neill, Mekhi Blackmon out for Week 18
The Vikings will be without several key players for the regular season finale Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Starting right tackle Brian O'Neill has been ruled out due to ankle injury he aggravated in the team's loss to the Packers.
NFL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 17, 2023
Mekhi Blackmon says 'my bad' for stopping on Tee Higgins TD play
One of the noticeable moments from the Vikings' fourth-quarter capitulation was the sight of a prone Mekhi Blackmon looking on as the Bengals Tee Higgins tied things up with a remarkable late touchdown.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023
Sizzling NFC North training-camp position battles
With training camps underway, here’s a look at the top position battles to watch for teams in the NFC North.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2023
Minnesota Vikings ceiling and floor for 2023
After winning their first NFC North title since 2017 last season, the Minnesota Vikings hope to repeat behind a dynamic offense and an improved defense in the second year under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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