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Vikings stay cautious, not pursuing Terrion Arnold amid headlines
sports13 hours ago

Vikings stay cautious, not pursuing Terrion Arnold amid headlines

The Minnesota Vikings have no current interest in signing cornerback Terrion Arnold after he was waived by the Detroit Lions amid armed robbery and kidnapping charges. Arnold’s agent said only the Texans, Jets, Colts, and Seahawks have contacted her about signing him, and Minnesota’s cornerback depth, along with Arnold’s underwhelming NFL track record (low PFF grades and weak pass coverage), makes a signing unlikely, even if injuries could alter the calculation.

via The Viking Age|
#cornerback#nfl#roster-moves
Dianna Russini Drama Pulls Vikings, McCarthy Into Offseason Shake-Up
sports11 days ago

Dianna Russini Drama Pulls Vikings, McCarthy Into Offseason Shake-Up

A dashcam clip surfaces showing Dianna Russini with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and hints she referenced quarterback J.J. McCarthy, fueling off-season chatter as Minnesota signs Kyler Murray to start and positions McCarthy as a backup; the piece ties Russini’s reporting history and past Rodgers speculation into a broader Vikings quarterback drama.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dianna-russini#jj-mccarthy#kevin-oconnell
Viking pennies forged from Islamic silver reveal cross-continental trade
science26 days ago

Viking pennies forged from Islamic silver reveal cross-continental trade

A study of the Damhus hoard near Ribe shows early Viking pennies were minted largely from melted Islamic dirhams, with isotopic evidence indicating foreign silver ingots were melted and cast into hundreds of thousands of coins (bearing Odin and a stag) around AD 830–850, underscoring extensive long‑distance trade at the dawn of Viking coinage.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#damhus-hoard#dirhams
Bloodaxe: Hirst’s New Medieval Epic Dives into Erik Bloodaxe’s World
television26 days ago

Bloodaxe: Hirst’s New Medieval Epic Dives into Erik Bloodaxe’s World

Vikings creator Michael Hirst previews Bloodaxe, a new 10th‑century historical drama centered on Erik Bloodaxe, Gunnhild, and Egil, blending brutal power struggles with magical realism. The first season focuses on Erik vs. Haakon, with Egil as the fearless poet; Hirst aims for a fresh world distinct from Vikings and hints at future projects like a Montaillou‑inspired story.

via Variety|
#bloodaxe#historical-drama#magical-realism
Vikings Minicamp Day 3: Helmets Off, Young Playmakers Step Up
sports29 days ago

Vikings Minicamp Day 3: Helmets Off, Young Playmakers Step Up

Vikings Day 3 minicamp at the IPF featured helmet-off drills that highlighted a budding QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, standout plays from Da’Veawn Armstead and UDFA Zemaiah Vaughn, and a defense that looked sharp under Brian Flores. Five players were out (Caleb Banks, Blake Cashman, Terrill Davis, Tristan Leigh, Marcus Sanders Jr.), but the offense showed progress with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison flashing, Murray delivering a mobile pitch to Tai Felton, and McCarthy connecting with Addison. Will Reichard was reliable on field goals, O’Connell praised the QB group and said the team is entering the summer competition phase, and Vikings staff announced Walsh Diversity Fellows while honoring Rosemount High School’s state champion girls flag football team.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#defensive-backs#diversity-coaching-fellowship#minicamp
Vikings keep QB decision in limbo ahead of training camp
sports1 month ago

Vikings keep QB decision in limbo ahead of training camp

The Minnesota Vikings will not name a starting quarterback before training camp, with coach Kevin O’Connell saying there’s a plan to prepare the eventual starter over the summer and keep the competition alive. There’s no firm decision date as camp approaches, and reps will be arranged to determine Week 1 duties, even as Kyler Murray notes that splitting reps with J.J. McCarthy has made learning the offense tougher.

via NBC Sports|
#competition#nfl#quarterback
Vikings Shake Up Front Office as Teasley Eyes Fresh Direction
sports1 month ago

Vikings Shake Up Front Office as Teasley Eyes Fresh Direction

New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley is reshaping the front office, as the team parted ways with four veterans—Demitrius Washington, Jamaal Stephenson, Pat Roberts and Salli Clavelle. The moves mark a notable shift from the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah era, with Teasley saying he needs time to assess the existing staff and signaling potential external hires, including possibly another assistant general manager, to fill openings.

via The New York Times|
#front-office#nfl#nolan-teasley
McCarthy Reaffirms Vikings Stay, Dismisses Trade Talk
sports1 month ago

McCarthy Reaffirms Vikings Stay, Dismisses Trade Talk

J.J. McCarthy, 23, after a rollercoaster 25 months in Minnesota marked by injuries and high scrutiny, publicly insisted he wants to remain with the Vikings and loves the organization. Amid ongoing trade chatter and a quarterback competition with Kyler Murray for the 2026 season, he highlighted growing comfort in Kevin O’Connell’s offense and focused on every rep in minicamp, signaling he’s not planning to back down or seek a new destination.

via Sports Illustrated|
#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray#quarterback-competition
McCarthy Shines, Murray Struggles in Vikings Minicamp
sports1 month ago

McCarthy Shines, Murray Struggles in Vikings Minicamp

At Minnesota's mandatory minicamp, Kyler Murray opened with the first-team reps but threw back-to-back interceptions, while JJ McCarthy showed greater accuracy and a deep-ball connection. Coach Kevin O’Connell said a plan is in place and a permanent starter should be decided around training camp in late July, with Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer also in the mix; McCarthy reiterated his commitment to Minnesota and his fit in the offense as the QB battle continues.

via heavy.com|
#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray#minicamp
Reichard Shines as Vikings Minicamp Day 1 Highlights
sports1 month ago

Reichard Shines as Vikings Minicamp Day 1 Highlights

Vikings minicamp Day 1 featured Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in a 7-on-7 session, with McCarthy delivering several completions while Murray faced interceptions by Theo Jackson and Byron Murphy Jr.; Will Reichard impressed in kicking drills, hitting PATs and multiple field goals with steady snaps from holder Brett Thorson and punter Johnny Hekker, as coach Brian Flores emphasized fundamentals and growth; six players sat out.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#7-on-7#kyler-murray#minicamp
Vikings Face McCarthy Trade Dilemma as Murray QB1 Emerges
sports1 month ago

Vikings Face McCarthy Trade Dilemma as Murray QB1 Emerges

With Kyler Murray named QB1 after OTAs, Minnesota must decide whether to keep J.J. McCarthy as a backup or trade him to maximize value before the rookie deal shortens. The piece argues trading now could fetch a Day Two pick (potentially a third) if a team views McCarthy as a future starter, with teams like the Steelers or Buccaneers as possible suitors; holding him could risk reduced value or become a distraction if he remains on the roster without a path to starting. If no favorable trade materializes, keeping him could still be justified as a hedge, but the author leans toward trading sooner rather than later.

via Daily Norseman|
#backup-quarterback#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray