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Vikings | Jordan Mason finishes with 20 yards Sun Aug 10, 04:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed for 20 yards on four carries in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Mason played one drive with the starters and the good news is that he stayed in on third down. While Aaron Jones is likely to be in for passing situations, Mason getting some third down reps gives him more contingent upside if Jones misses time. |
Vikings | Rondale Moore carted off Sun Aug 10, 04:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Moore suffered a knee injury that has been described as "significant" and potentially season-threatening. He was in line to get some snaps in three and four wide receiver sets, but it sounds like this is going to delay that. Third round pick Tai Felton could get some more looks in practice and the preseason with Moore on the shelf. |
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Vikings | Rondale Moore could miss 2025 season Sun Aug 10, 12:15 PM
Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) is in jeopardy of missing the entire 2025 season because of a significant left knee injury sustained in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Moore will undergo an MRI exam Sunday, Aug. 10.
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Vikings | Serious injury for Rondale Moore Sat Aug 9, 08:14 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) suffered a significant knee injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Tai Felton not a big factor Sat Aug 9, 08:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton caught two passes for 14 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He was targeted two times during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Nailor catches one pass Sat Aug 9, 07:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught one pass for 10 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9.
Link to story Vikings | Three catches for Jordan Addison Sat Aug 9, 07:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught three passes for 33 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy sees limited work Sat Aug 9, 07:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy went 4-for-7 for 30 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He also rushed for eight yards on one carry during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Two offensive starters expected to miss game Sat Aug 9, 02:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones and WR Jordan Jefferson (hamstring) are not expected to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Without Jones, guys like Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler will get an opportunity to impress. Without Jefferson, we should see more from guys like Jailen Nailor and Lucky Jackson. At least we get to see QB JJ McCarthy make his 2025 debut on Saturday. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will see limited playing time Sat Aug 9, 11:09 AM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be in the team's preseason opener versus the Houston Texans for approximately eight to 10 plays Saturday, Aug. 9, according to KPRC.com's Aaron Wilson.
| Footballguys view: All eyes will be on McCarthy as he gets back onto the field for the Vikings. The 2024 first-round pick had to miss all of his rookie year due to a knee injury. Now healthy, McCarthy is the unquestioned starter (and they're hoping a franchise QB) with guys like Justin Jefferson to throw to. Fantasy GMs can look at McCarthy as a low-end QB2 with upside. |
Vikings | Jalen Nailor expected to be starter Wed Aug 6, 09:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor is expected to line up opposite WR Justin Jefferson to start the regular season, with WR Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games.
Link to story Vikings | Tai Felton, Lucky Jackson vying for No. 3 job Wed Aug 6, 09:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings WRs Tai Felton and Lucky Jackson are battling for the No. 3 wide receiver job to open the season, with WR Jordan Addison suspended for three games. The team could also look outside of the organization for help.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson sitting again Wed Aug 6, 03:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson returning to field Wed Aug 6, 03:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (hip, leg) will be participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Vikings | WR Jordan Addison suspended for first three games of 2025 regular season Tue Aug 5, 04:27 PM
The NFL has suspended Vikings WR Jordan Addison without pay for the first three games of the 2025 regular season for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy.
| Footballguys view: The news comes as no surprise. Addison recently resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge. He is permitted to participate in all training camp activities, including preseason games. Jalen Nailor will see more early-season work with Addison sidelined. Still, he'll return for the remainder of the season to work alongside Justin Jefferson as the Vikings break in first-year QB J.J. McCarthy. Even with the expectation that this suspension was coming, Addison is being drafted as WR35 in Round 7. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson to miss practice Mon Aug 4, 08:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (back, leg) will not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 4.
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Vikings | Steven Stilianos tries out Mon Aug 4, 06:46 PM
Free-agent TE Steven Stilianos (Titans) recently worked out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy to play in preseason game Mon Aug 4, 05:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will receive playing time during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | Nick Vannett signed Mon Aug 4, 05:10 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Vannett (Titans) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Aug. 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison facing potential three-game suspension Mon Aug 4, 02:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison recently pleaded no contest to resolve a DUI citation stemming from an incident last summer. The team is bracing for a three-game suspension for Addison, according to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: We've reported on this repeatedly over the last month, but it's worth revisiting with the season drawing nearer. While Addison is preparing for a Year 3 jump with goals of becoming a "better all-around receiver," he's been a solid contributor to this point, posting nearly 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns through two seasons. Assuming the suspension is coming, Addison might have to wait until Week 4 to start showing off his skills. Jalen Nailor would move up in the rotation alongside Jefferson in Addison's absence. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason expected to have larger role in offense Mon Aug 4, 01:34 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason is expected to be the co-RB1 this season alongside Aaron Jones, in the opinion of Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: Graziano argues that something of a 50-50 distribution is not totally off the table, depending on how things unfold over the next month. Mason's prominent reps last Friday were noticeable, and he offers youthful explosion to Jones' savvy all-around game. Graziano points out that Vikings running backs coach Curtis Modkins oversaw Denver's tailbacks in 2021 when Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams each had exactly 203 carries. Worth noting, at least one local observer, Purple Insider's Matthew Coller, told us the same last week. Even if it's not an even split, Mason's RB35 price is appealing. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson limps off field Sun Aug 3, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (lower body) limped off the practice field Saturday, Aug. 3 due to an apparent lower-body injury. He was unable to return, and he was spotted walking with a noticeable limp. 'I'll be all right,' Hockenson said.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson works on side Sat Aug 2, 04:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) worked on the side field with trainers to start practice Friday, Aug. 1. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said there still isn't a timeline for Jefferson to fully integrate back into practice, but that the star receiver would ramp back up into some work this week.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like as long as Jefferson doesn't suffer a setback in his rehab, he should be 100% well before the season starts and we'll be able to put his hamstring injury behind us. |
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Vikings | Minnesota takes a look at Nate McCollum Thu Jul 31, 05:36 PM
Free-agent WR Nate McCollum (Seahawks) recently worked out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Vikings | Christian Darrisaw a full go Wed Jul 30, 09:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, July 30, for the first time since training camp began.
Link to story Vikings | Little concern with Justin Jefferson Wed Jul 30, 09:56 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is nursing a hamstring injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't concerned about the injury lingering into the regular season. 'You still want him back sooner rather than later,' O'Connell said Tuesday, July 29. 'I have zero worry about the opener, but there's a lot of time between now and then. What that looks like, we're going to be smart. But at the same time, he wants to get back out there. He doesn't want to stay wearing what I wear to practice much longer.'
| Footballguys view: This doesn't really add any information about Jefferson's injury, but it continues to match the idea that the Vikings are being very cautious with one of their franchise players, as opposed to being concerned that he has an injury that will linger into camp. The top six picks in PPR leagues are pretty tightly packed, so perhaps this could be a reason to move Jefferson to the bottom of that tier until he returns to practice, but doing more than that would be an overreaction. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson sits out Monday Mon Jul 28, 08:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson will likely be out for a few weeks as he battles through this hamstring injury. Any time missed will impact his chemistry with J.J. McCarthy. It's entirely too early to panic, but drafters should start looking at CeeDee Lamb, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Saquon Barkley ahead of Jefferson if they weren't already. |
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Vikings | Extension for Josh Metellus Sat Jul 26, 02:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Vikings Saturday, July 26, worth $36 million. The contract includes $25 million in guaranteed money and can be worth as much as $42 million.
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Vikings | Hamstring issue for Justin Jefferson Fri Jul 25, 03:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and will be reevaluated next week, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: We probably won't see Jefferson in practice for at least two weeks, and it's unsure if he'll play in the preseason. Per our injury expert Adam Hutchison, if Jefferson is still limited in late August, then it might be time to get a little nervous. Perhaps you can use this to break ties in the early first round if you have to draft before Jefferson is cleared to practice again. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson dealing with tightness Thu Jul 24, 05:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (legs) did not finish practice Thursday, July 24, because he was dealing with mild tightness in both of his legs.
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Vikings | Gavin Bartholomew placed on PUP list Mon Jul 21, 04:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Gavin Bartholomew (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 21.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison to plead guilty Thu Jul 17, 01:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will plead guilty to a lesser charge after initially being charged with driving under the influence.
| Footballguys view: Fines and probation are coming up for Addison with this lesser sentence. Now, the NFL can step in and decide on further disciplinary action. A suspension in 2025 is now possible for Addison. His current ADP of WR36 could drop a bit with this news. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison's DUI Trial Delayed; WR To Return To Court Thursday Tue Jul 15, 03:45 PM
According to Footballguys legal analyst Drew Davenport, Jordan Addison's case took a step backward today as a jury was set to be impaneled in his pending DUI case. Instead, the case was reset for a pretrial date on July 17th.
| Footballguys view: This shift may suggest that unresolved matters need to be addressed before the trial, stemming from Addison's July 2024 DUI arrest, can begin. Addison pleaded not guilty last December to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. His exact blood-alcohol concentration has not been disclosed. Addison could face a league-mandated three-game suspension if he's convicted. We'll continue to monitor this situation, but previous reports have suggested that the Vikings are prepared for that outcome. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer earns praise from coach Sat Jul 12, 10:27 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer earned praise from head coach Kevin O'Connell during organized team activities for his decision making and ability to grasp the team's offense. 'I think Max is as smart as any young player that I've been around,' O'Connell said, 'from a standpoint of (the fact that he) really hadn't been exposed to a lot of reps this spring but his ownership of the information (is) kind of right on par.'
Link to story Vikings | Ty Chandler not a lock for roster? Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler likely needs an 'inspiring training camp' in order to secure a roster spot, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings appeared to sour on Chandler during the 2024 season even though they had big hopes for him going into the year. They traded for Cam Akers in October and quickly phased out Chandler. Akers wasn't re-signed (he's in New Orleans now), but the Vikings traded for Jordan Mason, who will be in a committee with Aaron Jones. It's possible the team only carries two backs into the season, but if they have a third and it's not Ty Chandler, two undrafted free agents - Zavier Scott and Tre Stewart - are the other two backs on currently on the roster. |
Vikings | Tai Felton to have limited role? Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton's rookie season will be 'spent mostly on special teams,' according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Jalen Nailor the third wide receiver and he has been very productive in the role as a downfield target with deep speed. The Vikings were probably looking ahead to Nailor hitting free agency next year and likely getting a deal from a team that they aren't willing to pay with wide receiver salaries going up at a higher rate than other positions lately. Felton will get a chance to be the third receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but probably not until next season. |
Vikings | Myles Price could return kicks Thu Jul 3, 09:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Myles Price will have a chance to return kicks and punts during training camp and the preseason, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Nailor in peak condition Thu Jul 3, 01:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor came to OTAs 'in the best shape of his life,' per The Athletic's Chad Graff, who affirms that Nailor will be the team's No. 3 receiver as he enters a contract year.
| Footballguys view: He's a depth piece for Fantasy GMs as the no.3 receiver for the Vikings. Last year, Nailor caught 28 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns. In this year's training camp and preseason, we want to see what kind of chemistry Nailor (and the rest of the Vikings receivers) has with QB JJ McCarthy. |
Vikings | Coaching staff pushing J.J. McCarthy Wed Jun 25, 12:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was given 'lengthy call sheets before practices' and 'was responsible for calls at the line of scrimmage' during offseason activities, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, who writes that McCarthy threw the ball with accuracy and that his arm strength 'stood out.' Lewis adds that the coaching staff hope that making things more difficult during the offseason program will 'supercharge' McCarthy's growth in 2025.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy's arm talent and athleticism were obvious in college. But his success likely hinges on his ability to understand Kevin O'Connell's complex system. The Vikings' staff is testing his cerebral skills early. And they felt comfortable enough to head into the season with him atop the depth chart. McCarthy is young, mobile, and surrounded by an elite supporting cast of pass catchers. While there's obvious risk in drafting a player who has never taken an NFL snap, McCarthy has an easy path to outperforming his QB19 ADP. |
Vikings | Wes Phillips handed one-year extension Tue Jun 17, 02:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wesley Phillips reportedly signed a one-year contract extension recently to keep him tied to the franchise through the end of the 2026 season. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: As the Star-Tribune notes, the deal with Phillips extends the tenure of one of Kevin O'Connell's key confidants, who helps organize the team's game plan during the week and provides a crucial voice for the coach as he calls plays on Sundays. Phillips turned down a job calling plays for the Chargers after the 2022 season, deciding to stay in Minnesota on O'Connell's staff; he will work with the head coach and the Vikings' offensive staff in 2025 as the team prepares 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy to take over as starting quarterback. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy impressing with arm strength Tue Jun 17, 09:58 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's arm has looked especially lively on throws down the middle of the field. 'He definitely has an arm,' receiver Justin Jefferson said. 'That's for sure. He can definitely zip it whenever he needs to.' Jefferson noted that McCarthy threw the ball the same way, hard and straight, last year. McCarthy said he was experimenting with his throws 'every single day' this spring and added: 'I believe I've grown the most on just the different level of trajectories of throw. At Michigan, I was kind of a one-speed pitch kind of guy. I had a couple deeper balls with level-three throws and stuff like that, but [I'm] just working on that two-ball and different paces to the 'pitches' and ball location.'
| Footballguys view: In addition to being able to make all throws, McCarthy has a strong supporting cast of skill players, including Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones. Throw in an aggressive play-caller in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and there's a lot for fantasy investors to like here -- including a QB20 average draft position. The 12th-round price tag is especially appealing given McCarthy's QB12 Footballguys Projection. |
Vikings | Jordan Addison shows connection with QB Tue Jun 17, 12:32 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison appeared to have a good connection with QB J.J. McCarthy during the mandatory minicamp last week. McCarthy said he plans to work out with Addison leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: Addison has proven his rookie season was not a fluke and that the production could be replicated, even without Kirk Cousins. Of course, as previously noted, Addison faces a July 15 trial on a DUI charge. A guilty verdict -- or an admission of guilt by way of a plea agreement -- will likely lead to league punishment. The Vikings are expecting a three-game suspension, which might suppress Addison's draft value to a point where the discount becomes appealing. We'll be watching for more on that in coming weeks. |
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Vikings | Trial date set for Jordan Addison Mon Jun 16, 02:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison reportedly attended a hearing in a California court on Monday, June 16, in connection to his DUI citation in 2024. Addison, who pleaded not guilty in December, is now scheduled to appear in court again on July 15.
| Footballguys view: As Athlon Sports noted, the 23-year-old receiver is facing DUI charges for an incident where he was found asleep behind the wheel of a Rolls Royce in Los Angeles last summer. Addison pleaded not guilty in December. There has been continued speculation about when and if Addison might face a suspension from the NFL, which is awaiting the ruling of his trial. If the July 15 date is a jury trial, that would speed up resolution. We'll be watching for more, but the buzz around the league has suggested a three-game suspension would be likely if Addison is found guilty. |
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Vikings | OC optimistic about Jalen Nailor Sat Jun 14, 02:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor is still moving well on the field despite adding some weight this offseason, and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said he expects big things from Nailor in 2025 after having a productive 2024.
| Footballguys view: He's looking to do more after catching 28 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns during the 2024 regular season. Nailor is the Vikings no.3 receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Vikings added Tai Felton in the third round to compete in the room with guys like Nailor. Addison has a jury trial scheduled for June 16 in California in connection to his DUI citation in July of 2024. If he's suspended by the league for a few games, Nailor will be tasked with doing more. |
Vikings | Giovanni Ricci signed Sat Jun 14, 02:40 PM
Free-agent TE Giovanni Ricci (Patriots) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday, June 10. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Western Michigan in 2020, Ricci has bounced around to four teams during that time. He's a converted wide receiver who is running out of time to prove himself at the pro level. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy confident in knee Fri Jun 13, 02:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) told reporters on Thursday, June 12, that he received full clearance to practice on his surgically repaired knee from the team's medical staff right before the start of training camp. McCarthy also added that his knee feels 'stronger than ever.'
| Footballguys view: This will be one of the most important storylines to watch in camp and the preseason. McCarthy and the Vikings offense has a wide range of outcomes, hinging on how ready the second year player is ready to pilot the offense after missing almost all of 2024. He was reportedly on the verge of pushing Sam Darnold to start as a rookie before suffering the season-ending knee injury, so we should expect the more optimistic side of the outlook, but we'll be watching the reports out of camp closely. |
Vikings | Josh Oliver lands new deal Tue Jun 10, 12:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver agreed to terms on a three-year, $23.25 million contract extension Tuesday, June 10, according to a source. The maximum value is $27.5 million, and Oliver will receive $19.9 million in guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: Profootballtalk.com notes that Oliver was heading into the third and final year of the three-year, $21 million contract he signed with the Vikings in 2023. He was originally a third-round pick of the Jaguars in 2019 and was traded to the Ravens in 2021 before signing with the Vikings in 2023. Last season, Oliver played in 15 games with 12 starts on offense and also played 30 percent of the Vikings' special teams snaps. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson building connection with QB Tue Jun 10, 12:13 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has participated in voluntary workouts this offseason because he is working on building chemistry with QB J.J. McCarthy.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert noted, it's easy to understand why Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell lobbied Jefferson to attend the voluntary workouts that he skipped in recent years. Early June is a better time to work through the twists of a quarterback-receiver relationship than July, August, or beyond -- especially when one of them has as many unique traits as Jefferson. Despite playing with five different starting quarterbacks, Jefferson still ranked atop the NFL with an average of 96.6 yards per game. But time on task matters, and it's great to see Jefferson getting in the work with McCarthy. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason participating in OTAs Thu Jun 5, 01:55 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) participated in drills during OTAs Wednesday, June 4.
| Footballguys view: Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Mason will complement starting RB Aaron Jones as a â€"1b†in the backfield. Mason has talent, but his 2024 season with the 49ers was cut short because of this ankle problem. It's a good sign Mason is out there in OTAs, and we're excited about his upside as an RB3/flex option in 2025. |
Vikings | Jordan Mason was in elite company in 2024 Tue Jun 3, 12:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason finished third in the NFL behind only Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley in a Next Gen Stats metric designed to 'assess the degree to which running backs generate more yards than expected,' per The Athletic's Alec Lewis.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings traded for Mason, who ran for 100 yards on 20 carries against them in Minnesota last season, in March. They made the deal a week after signing Aaron Jones to a lucrative, two-year $20 million extension with $13 million guaranteed. While it's safe to assume the Vikings still see Jones as their lead back after a strong 2024 season, fantasy drafters in early best balls don't see much of a gap between the two. Jones is being drafted as RB28 in Round 7; Mason is going as RB32 in Round 9. |