Five Vikings who need to take a step up in 2024
In a bit of a transition season, the Vikings will be looking to a number of new faces to step up. With a squad that looks poised to seriously compete starting in 2025, the upcoming season could be critical for several young players to make the next steps in their careers.
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Adam Thielen News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
Questions Answered: Trade Price for Adam Thielen, NFC North Winner, the Vikings’ Best Non-Jefferson Player
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 5th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.
NFL News/ Yardbarker / July 5
Former NFL executive speaks candidly about 'Hard Knocks' mindset
Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond is grateful he never had to deal with anything similar to the "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" program that's airing this summer.
Former Vikings GM addresses development of J.J. McCarthy
The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history
The 'First wide receiver drafted' quiz
C.J. Ham News/ purplePTSD.com / July 5
Does Beloved Vikings Playmaker Finally Get Cut?
An undrafted free agent from 2016, C.J. Ham has exceeded all expectations. The beloved Vikings playmaker has been with just a single team in his career: his hometown Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / July 5
NFL analyst considers Minnesota Vikings pass catcher potential star
Could the Minnesota Vikings have a potential star at WR3?
Ezra Cleveland News/ Sporting News / July 5
Minnesota Vikings: Every player to wear No. 72 highlighted by Ezra Cleveland
The Minnesota Vikings have had 16 different players wear the number 72, highlighted by left guard Ezra Cleveland.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / July 5
Former Vikings GM addresses development of J.J. McCarthy
Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond recently discussed the offseason development of rookie QB J.J. McCarthy.
Offseason in review for the Minnesota Vikings
Panthers WR discusses workout with Vikings' J.J. McCarthy
Vikings LB shares what's promising about QB J.J. McCarthy
The most memorable seasons by NFL backup quarterbacks
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Minnesota Vikings history' quiz
NFL News/ Pro Football Rumors / July 5
Offseason in review for the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are looking toward the future as much as the present.
Panthers WR discusses workout with Vikings' J.J. McCarthy
Vikings LB shares what's promising about QB J.J. McCarthy
Vikings expected to re-sign former second-round RB pending physical
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Minnesota Vikings history' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / July 5
NFL Draft pundit considers Minnesota Vikings day 3 pick a steal
After a rough first draft in 2022, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has cooked in the next two NFL Drafts.
Jordan Addison News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
How High Can Jordan Addison Fly in Year No. 2?
The Minnesota Vikings employ the best wide receiver in the NFL, Justin Jefferson. They also drafted another wide receiver last season, Jordan Addison, and speculation about his development has continued this summer.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / July 5
Either Multiple Sportsbooks Messed Up or the Vikings’ NFC North Odds are… Impossibly Horrible
Most have the Minnesota Vikings on a rebuild year in 2024. What exactly that means is in the eye of the beholder. But most fans are holding out hope that Sam Darnold is a reincarnated version of the No.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / July 5
NFL analyst claims Vikings can pay for major advantage in 2025
The Minnesota Vikings need to pay big money in 2025 to keep a major advantage.
T.J. Hockenson News/ The Daily Norseman / July 5
CBS Sports makes strange choice for Most Underappreciated Viking
Not sure how they came up with it, honestly The word “underappreciated” can be taken in a number of different ways, particularly when we’re talking about football players.
Justin Jefferson News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 5
Justin Jefferson rated best player under 25 by former Vikings GM
Justin Jefferson has moved to the top of former Vikings general manager Jeff Diamond’s annual 25 Under 25 rankings. Writing for The 33rd Team, Diamond
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
Surprise Player Earns “Most Underappreciated” Label for Vikings
Josh Metellus? Brian O’Neill? How about Harrison Phillips? Nope. Neither of those men fits the criteria, says CBS Sports. Jeff Kerr sized up each NFL team’s “most underappreciated” player this week, and tight end T.J.
Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / July 5
4 Realistic Outside Options for Vikings’ WR3 Job
The Minnesota Vikings employ Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison – one of the best wide receiver duos in the entire league. They are under contract for five and four more seasons, respectively, so the team is set at the two starting spots.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
5 Vikings Veterans as Potential Trade Candidates
With Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the helm, a trade can never be overlooked. The man has pulled off twenty-two swaps since taking over less than three years ago.
Minnesota Vikings News/ 5 GOATs / July 5
Blake Cashman predicts J.J. McCarthy will be a ‘great player’ for the Minnesota Vikings
The oddsmakers suggest that Sam Darnold will be the Vikings starting quarterback, but at least one Minnesota player believes J.J. McCarthy is a future star.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
Is OL Turnover Coming for the Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings have sought consistency on the offensive line for quite some time. Over the past couple of seasons, they have finally found it. Fast forward to a year from now, and it’s worth wondering if the same group will remain intact.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 5
Early Reports Suggest One Vikings’ Rookie Is the Real Deal
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first two rookie classes have been evaluated from every possible angle, as folks were underwhelmed by the early results of his first group – for a good reason.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / July 4
Minnesota Vikings Rank Near Bottom of NFL in Young Talent
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell took their plans of flipping over the Minnesota Vikings roster to the next phase this offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News/ ClutchPoints / July 3
3 cut candidates on Vikings’ roster ahead of NFL training camp
The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era without QB Kirk Cousins at the helm. Minnesota never got over the hump in the playoffs with Cousins and they were forced to move on to someone else.
Sam Darnold News/ A to Z Sports / July 2
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold seems to be a big fan of the Hawk Tuah girl
If you've been on Tik Tok, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Xanga or AOL Messenger in the last two weeks, then you've seen the Hawk Tuah girl in a million different memes.
J.J. McCarthy News/ NFL Analysis Network / July 2
Minnesota Vikings Teammate Praises Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings made some major changes at the quarterback position this offseason. Veteran Kirk Cousins hit free agency, signing a deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / July 2
Vikings expected to re-sign former second-round RB pending physical
The Vikings will have a new face leading their backfield this season after signing veteran running back Aaron Jones to a one-year deal in free agency. That doesn't mean Minnesota is done adding to the room.
Vikings second-year WR believes he's taken his game 'to the next level'
Let freedom ring: Contracts NFC teams would love to jettison
The best players who never won a Super Bowl
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Minnesota Vikings history' quiz