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Vikings | Javon Hargrave expected to be let go Sun Mar 1, 02:07 PM

Minnesota Vikings DT Javon Hargrave was informed, barring a trade, that he will be released prior to the start of the league year this month, a source said Sunday, March 1. The team is expected to save $10.9 against the cap upon the release of Hargrave.

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Vikings | Aaron Jones informed he will be cut Sun Mar 1, 02:01 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones has been informed that, barring a trade, he will be released at the start of the league year this month. His release will save the team $7.75 million against the cap.

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Vikings | Minnesota looking to deal J.J. McCarthy Sun Mar 1, 01:33 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has fallen out of favor in the Twin Cities, and the organization is looking to trade him. He has started 10 games in his first two seasons.

Vikings | Carson Wentz expected to re-sign Sun Mar 1, 01:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) is expected to re-sign with the team at some point this year, but when he returns the expectation is that he'll have another veteran to compete with alongside QB J.J. McCarthy.

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Vikings | Minnesota interested in Derek Carr Sun Mar 1, 01:26 PM

Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) has said he is interested in retiring to play for a contender, and the Minnesota Vikings have an interest. He retired after the 2024 season.

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Vikings | Prioritizing Kyler Murray, Geno Smith at QB Sun Mar 1, 01:22 PM

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith are the two quarterbacks the Minnesota Vikings are prioritizing at the quarterback position, if they are released and become available, although Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, a former Viking, are also on their radar.

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Vikings | MIN exploring 'exit strategy' with J.J. McCarthy? Sat Feb 28, 03:09 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings could part ways this offseason, as reportedly, the team is 'quietly exploring an exit strategy' with the quarterback, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Vikings | Anthony Richardson an option for MIN? Thu Feb 26, 04:36 PM

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson may be a trade target for the Minnesota Vikings, in the opinion of NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.

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Vikings | Chili Davis joins coaching staff Thu Feb 26, 03:58 PM

Maryland special teams coordinator Chili Davis has been hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their assistant special teams coach, according to sources.

Vikings | Minnesota to explore a variety of QB options Wed Feb 25, 01:13 PM

Minnesota Vikings executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said the team will, 'cast a wide net' as it relates to who they bring on to be with QB J.J. McCarthy in the quarterback room.

Vikings | T.J. Hockenson likely will have to restructure Mon Feb 23, 09:52 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, in the third-year of a four-year, $66 million contract extension signed prior to 2023, will have a cap number of $21.3 million for 2026. At that price, he would have the highest cap number of any tight end in the NFL. He managed 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, his lowest yardage total since joining the team at the trade deadline in 2022.

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Vikings | Kyle Caskey hired Sun Feb 22, 10:41 AM

Former UFL running backs and special teams coach Kyle Caskey has been hired by the Minnesota Vikings to serve as an offensive assistant. He had previously worked for the St. Louis Battlehawks and was slated to be the new offensive coordinator for the Orlando Storm before deciding to take the Vikings job instead.

Vikings | T.J. Hockenson could be cut Wed Feb 18, 03:11 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.

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Vikings | Aaron Jones considered a cut candidate Wed Feb 18, 02:42 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.

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Vikings | Minnesota researching tight ends Fri Feb 13, 08:44 PM

Ohio State TE Will Kacmarek and Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher are two potential targets in the 2026 NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, who were 'scouting tight ends heavily' at the Senior Bowl, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.

Vikings | Jalen Nailor staying in Minnesota? Fri Feb 13, 08:41 PM

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent WR Jalen Nailor is a player the team would like to re-sign, according to Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated.

Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will have competition Sat Feb 7, 12:15 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will have competition next season since the team is expected to add a veteran quarterback to the roster this offseason.

Footballguys view: With Sam Darnold playing in the Super Bowl, it's clear the Vikings regret not trying to keep him around for 2025 - regardless of selecting McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season, and he looked bad when he played in 2025. The Vikings may push for guys like Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins (if/when released by the Falcons), or Mac Jones (via trade) this offseason.

Vikings | Matt Thomas hired by Vikings Thu Feb 5, 12:49 PM

Former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Matt Thomas was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as a football administration consultant. He'll assist the team through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Vikings | Gerald Alexander hired Sat Jan 31, 12:58 PM

Former Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Gerald Alexander was named the Minnesota Vikings' new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Vikings | Keith Carter receives promotion Sat Jan 31, 12:46 PM

Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive line coach Keith Carter was promoted to offensive line coach Saturday, Jan. 31.

Vikings | Ryan Nielsen hired Sat Jan 31, 12:45 PM

Former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen was hired as the Minnesota Vikings' new defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator Saturday, Jan. 31.

Vikings | Frank Smith hired Sat Jan 31, 12:23 PM

Former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith was named assistant head coach of the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 31.

Vikings | Rob Brzezinski to lead operations for MIN Sat Jan 31, 10:49 AM

Minnesota Vikings executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski will lead all of the team's operations through the 2026 NFL Draft, as a result of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah having been relieved of his duties. The Vikings plan to conduct a thorough search for their next general manager following the draft.

Vikings | Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fired Fri Jan 30, 12:46 PM

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired Friday, Jan. 30.

Footballguys view: This wasn't a shock, as Adofo-Mensah's drafts have been full of busts and among the least productive in the league, and his in draft trades have been dubious, but the timing was. EVP of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski will run the team's draft, but head coach Kevin O'Connell will be heavily involved in picking the new general manager and making decisions about how the team will use their draft picks. Adofo-Mensah was a bit of surprise when he was hired back in 2022, after working in analytics for the 49ers for his entire football career except for one year under Andrew Berry in Cleveland learning football operations.

Vikings | Brian Flores to return if no HC job Wed Jan 21, 07:33 PM

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores signed a contract extension with the Vikings Wednesday, Jan. 21, and will return to the team next season if he does not fill any of the remaining head coaching vacancies in the NFL.

Vikings | Jordan Addison won't be charged Tue Jan 20, 11:42 AM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will not face charges and now will prepare for the filing of a civil claim arising from the alleged wrongful arrest.

Footballguys view: Addison, 23, was arrested on a misdemeanor trespassing charge last Monday at 3:46 a.m. He was later released on bond. A positive outcome is great, as this remains an important offseason for Addison. The Vikings will have to decide whether or not to pick up the former first-round pick's fifth-year option. Addison is emerging from a down season, in which he caught a career-low 42 passes for 610 yards (he also had six drops). We'll be watching for more.

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Vikings | Blake Cashman a tackling machine Fri Jan 16, 08:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman led the NFL with 11.08 total tackles per game in 2025, and he recorded 10-plus tackles in nine of his 13 games, logging 15-plus tackles four times.

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Vikings | Jordan Addison arrested for probable cause trespassing Tue Jan 13, 01:36 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12, for probable cause trespassing. It marks the third straight offseason in which Addison has had legal trouble arise.

Footballguys view: Addison's off-the-field actions continue to complicate his long-term future with the Vikings. As SI.com noted, the offseason after a player's third year in the NFL is a big one. For first-round picks, teams have to decide if they're going to exercise the fifth-year option on a player's rookie contract. Players also become eligible to sign long-term extensions. Addison's issues could impact how the Vikings view No. 3 receiver Jalen Nailor, who is an unrestricted free agent. Will they be more aggressive in trying to re-sign Nailor if they don't feel like Addison is in their long-term plans? We shall see.

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Vikings | Mike Pettine retires Tue Jan 13, 12:47 PM

Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine retired Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Footballguys view: Pettine, 59, joined the Vikings in 2022. In 2024, Pettine was both the assistant head coach and the outside linebackers coach. He served as head coach of the Browns from 2014 through 2015. Before that, Pettine spent three years as the defensive coordinator of the Jets (2009 through 2012) and one with the Bills (2013). He coordinated the defense in Green Bay from 2018 through 2020. Kevin O'Connell will need a new assistant head coach, and current DC Brian Flores would be a candidate. But Flores is being courted as both a head coach and coordinator candidate by multiple teams.

Vikings | J.J. McCarthy fined Sun Jan 11, 10:18 AM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was fined $11,593 by the National Football League for committing an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. He taunted Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon after lowering his shoulder during the first quarter of Week 18's game.

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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson possible cap casualty Thu Jan 8, 11:28 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson could be a salary cap casualty this offseason, according to Ben Solak of ESPN.com. The Vikings would save nearly $9 million in cap space before June 1 and $16 million if Hockenson was designated after June 1.

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Vikings | Minnesota signs four to future contracts Mon Jan 5, 04:11 PM

Free-agent WR Dontae Fleming (Vikings), WR Joaquin Davis (Vikings), WR Jeshaun Jones (Vikings) and TE Bryson Nesbit (Vikings) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Vikings | Dallas Turner records pair of sacks in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 07:04 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Dallas Turner finished with six total stops, including four of the solo variety, while adding two sacks, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings | Jordan Addison ends with just one catch Sun Jan 4, 07:00 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison posted a single 8-yard catch on three targets in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Vikings | Ben Sims, Ben Yurosek record catches Sun Jan 4, 06:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings TEs Ben Sims and Ben Yurosek each had a single catch in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. Sims had a lone 18-yard catch on four targets, while Yurosek converted his only target for a 9-yard snag.

Vikings | Touchdown for C.J. Ham in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 06:57 PM

Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham rushed once for a 1-yard touchdown in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, while adding a 6-yard reception on his only target.

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Vikings | Josh Oliver finishes with pair of catches Sun Jan 4, 06:44 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver had two receptions for 29 yards on two targets in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

Footballguys view: Oliver left in the third quarter with an ankle injury. He did not return. Oliver got the start in this one with TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) ruled out. Oliver finished the 2025 campaign with 15 catches, 160 yards and four touchdowns, doing it on 19 targets in 15 regular-season games. He's under contract with the Vikings in 2026.

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Vikings | Jalen Nailor posts 49 yards in finale Sun Jan 4, 06:40 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor posted three receptions for 49 yards on three targets in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. He ended the season with career bests of 29 receptions and 444 yards, while adding four touchdowns.

Vikings | Justin Jefferson hits triple digits in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 06:35 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ended up with eight receptions for 101 yards on 11 targets in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, while running once for three yards. He ended up going over 1,000 yards on the season, 1,048 to be exact, with the solid finish.

Footballguys view: This has to be the most disappointing 1000 yard season in fantasy football history. Jefferson's production was so inconsistent and unexciting with JJ McCarthy that he was on the bench in the fantasy playoffs, and he didn't make people regret doing it. He should fall to the second round in next season's drafts, which could be an overreaction, but if the Vikings don't upgrade their quarterback situation, it will probably be a vast underreaction to the developments with Jefferson's weekly value this season.

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Vikings | Zavier Scott good for four touches Sun Jan 4, 06:32 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott rushed three times for nine yards in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, while adding an 8-yard catch on his lone target.

Vikings | Ty Chandler totals 13 touches in finale Sun Jan 4, 06:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed 10 times for just 23 yards in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, while adding three receptions for 11 yards on four targets.

Vikings | Jordan Mason flirts with triple digits Sun Jan 4, 06:18 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed 14 times for 94 yards in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, while he was not targeted in the passing game.

Footballguys view: The Vikings have both Mason and Aaron Jones under contract next season. Mason ($4.7M) is more reasonably priced than Jones ($9M), but Jones is more versatile and experienced. Minnesota is definitely a candidate to draft a running back of the future in April.

Vikings | Max Brosmer finishes up in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 06:13 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer completed 7-of-8 passes for 57 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in relief of the injured QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings | Sione Takitaki injures hamstring in finale Sun Jan 4, 06:07 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Sione Takitaki (hamstring) left the Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers due to a hamstring injury, and he did not return. Takitaki has plenty of time to recover with the Vikings not in the playoffs.

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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy out yet again in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 03:17 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) checked out of the Week 18 game in the second half after apparently aggravating his right hand injury. McCarthy was 14-of-23 for 182 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions with two runs for seven yards before departing. QB Max Brosmer entered the game for McCarthy.

Footballguys view: This season did not go as planned for McCarthy, but he played better against lesser defenses late in the season. We'll be watching what the Vikings do at quarterback in the offseason closely, but they'll at least be bringing in someone as credible competition to McCarthy. The team could even be in on free agent Daniel Jones. Despite all of the issues at quarterback, the Vikings finished only one-half game out of a wild card spot.

Vikings | Week 18 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:44 AM

The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Aaron Jones, CB Dwight McGlothern, OT Walter Rouse, QB John Wolford, WR Myles Price, QB Brett Rypien and TE T.J. Hockenson inactive for Week 18.

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Vikings | Jeshaun Jones elevated for Week 18 Sat Jan 3, 06:53 PM

Minnesota Vikings practice squad WR Jeshaun Jones was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 3, and will be available for the Week 18 game.

Vikings | Week 18 injury report for Minnesota Fri Jan 2, 03:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip), and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out. CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) was limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest), DL Javon Hargrave (rest), and S Harrison Smith (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

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Vikings | Jordan Mason set to play Fri Jan 2, 03:49 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.

Footballguys view: Aaron Jones is managing a hip injury that will keep him out this week. That puts Mason atop the depth chart. His production in starts has been hit-or-miss this year, but he should see enough volume to be started as a back-end RB2 this week.

Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will start Week 18 Fri Jan 2, 02:17 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.