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Vikings at No. 18: 20 Realistic First-Round Fits
sports2 days ago

Vikings at No. 18: 20 Realistic First-Round Fits

A concise preview of the Vikings’ No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, listing 20 realistic targets across various positions if they stay at 18. QB is ruled out; potential picks span RB, TE, WR, edge rusher, DT, LB, safety, and CB, with names like Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Makai Lemon, Akheem Mesidor, Kayden McDonald, CJ Allen, Caleb Downs, and Jermod McCoy among the possibilities. Trading down could add more options, but at 18 the article expects one of the 20 listed players to be the pick.

via Sports Illustrated|
#mock-draft#nfl-draft#no-18-pick
Joey Browner, Vikings Ring of Honor safety, dies at 65
sports13 days ago

Joey Browner, Vikings Ring of Honor safety, dies at 65

Vikings Ring of Honor member and former safety Joey Browner died at 65. A 1983 first-round pick from USC, Browner spent nine seasons with Minnesota, earned six Pro Bowls and multiple All-Pro honors, helped the Vikings reach the 1987 NFC Championship, and was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2013; his death comes a day after another Vikings legend, Jeff Siemon, passed away.

via nbcsports.com|
#all-pro#joey-browner#ring-of-honor
Vikings land Bills' restricted-free-agent tackle Van Demark on 1-year deal
sports20 days ago

Vikings land Bills' restricted-free-agent tackle Van Demark on 1-year deal

Buffalo did not match Minnesota's offer sheet for 27-year-old tackle Ryan Van Demark, who signs with the Vikings on a one-year, $4.2 million fully guaranteed deal. The 6-foot-6 swing tackle adds depth behind Darrisaw and O'Neill, likely pushing Walter Rouse down the depth chart and potentially freeing Blake Brandel to focus on center duties after Ryan Kelly's retirement.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bills#nfl-free-agency#offensive-line
Vikings Sign Versatile Tackle Ryan Van Demark
sports21 days ago

Vikings Sign Versatile Tackle Ryan Van Demark

The Minnesota Vikings have signed 6’7”, 307-pound tackle Ryan Van Demark, adding depth to the offensive line after he spent the past three seasons with Buffalo as a swing tackle. The 28-year-old appeared in 43 games with six starts, including four of 17 in 2025, and joined Minnesota on an offer sheet Buffalo declined to match, with no draft-pick compensation involved. Van Demark entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Connecticut in 2022 (initially with the Colts) and adds veteran depth following Justin Skule’s departure while also contributing on special teams.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#buffalo-bills#free-agency#offensive-tackle
Wentz Return Triggers High-Stakes Vikings QB Contention
sports22 days ago

Wentz Return Triggers High-Stakes Vikings QB Contention

Signing Carson Wentz adds a veteran layer to Minnesota’s 2026 quarterback room, leaving a wide-open depth chart with Kyler Murray, Wentz, and J.J. McCarthy in the mix. While many believe Murray should start, insiders argue the job is up for grabs, and Wentz’s return could tilt toward a true competition, or even keep him atop the depth chart if healthy, with McCarthy serving as QB3 to learn behind the veterans. If so, McCarthy’s future with the Vikings becomes uncertain and Max Brosmer’s role would likely be limited to the practice squad.

via Sports Illustrated|
#carson-wentz#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray
Vikings Signal Change at QB: Is McCarthy’s Future in Doubt?
sports22 days ago

Vikings Signal Change at QB: Is McCarthy’s Future in Doubt?

Signings of Kyler Murray and the re-signing of Carson Wentz, coupled with ongoing development concerns about J.J. McCarthy, have fueled speculation Minnesota may move on from McCarthy sooner rather than later. A Breer piece noting the Vikings’ QB options as far back as 2023, along with contract timelines and questions about McCarthy’s on-field growth, suggest the team is weighing longer‑term plans more than a quick fix, potentially impacting McCarthy’s role beyond his rookie deal.

via Daily Norseman|
#carson-wentz#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray
Vikings Strike for Bills OT Van Demark With One-Year Offer Sheet
sports24 days ago

Vikings Strike for Bills OT Van Demark With One-Year Offer Sheet

The Minnesota Vikings signed Bills restricted free agent Ryan Van Demark to a one-year offer sheet worth about $4.3 million, with Buffalo having five days to match. The Bills’ original-round tender was $3.52 million; if Buffalo declines to match, they receive no compensation. Van Demark, who turns 28 this month, played 17 games last season (154 snaps at right tackle, 43 at left) and would be a swing tackle behind left tackle Christian Darrisaw and right tackle Brian O’Neill in Minnesota, where he would back up both spots.

via NBC Sports|
#bills#nfl#offer-sheet
sports25 days ago

Rams Reclaim No. 1 as Vikings Surge and Cowboys/Steelers Slip in Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings

In the first week of free agency, the author updates the NFL power rankings with the Rams reclaiming the top spot after bolstering their secondary, the Vikings making a notable surge thanks to plans around a veteran quarterback, and the Cowboys and Steelers sliding as teams’ offseason moves and risk-reward calculations unfold across the board.

via FOX Sports|
#free-agency#los-angeles-rams#nfl
Vikings See Kyler Murray as Long-Term Answer, Putting J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Future at Risk
nfl25 days ago

Vikings See Kyler Murray as Long-Term Answer, Putting J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Future at Risk

Albert Breer reports Kevin O’Connell told Kyler Murray he was the Vikings’ only long-term option, not a one-year Band-Aid, which casts doubt on J.J. McCarthy’s future in Minnesota. The Vikings reportedly didn’t pursue Malik Willis or Mac Jones; Murray’s relatively low cap hit makes him attractive, while the team emphasizes drafting talent. If Murray performs well or signs a long-term deal, McCarthy’s path to starting duties could vanish, suggesting McCarthy remains a backup or exits the plan depending on Murray’s trajectory.

via Sports Illustrated|
#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray#nfl
Vikings Ride a Quiet Free-Agent Wave While Draft Buzz Grows
sports29 days ago

Vikings Ride a Quiet Free-Agent Wave While Draft Buzz Grows

The Minnesota Vikings have moved quietly in free agency, adding cornerback James Pierre and re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson, safety Tavierre Thomas, and long snapper Andrew DePaola, as ESPN’s Seifert analyzes the early roster. At the same time, NFL.com’s Eric Edholm releases his Top 100 draft prospects, starting with Arvell Reese and including Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles, with several players—like Thieneman, McCoy, Downs, and Tate—frequently connected to Minnesota as potential first‑round targets ahead of Pro Days.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#espn#free-agency#nfl-draft