It’s almost here. In seven days, the Minnesota Vikings will begin to reveal their 2026 draft class, hoping to pick more productive players than in the last four drafts, which have been disappointing, on the whole. And to get you ready for the event, we have seven things to know. Minnesota enters draft week with […]
Mel Kiper Locks in Vikings Draft Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings will announce their 1st-Round pick in exactly one week, and according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper, that man will be Dillon Thieneman, a safety from Oregon, followed by Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. in Round 2. Kiper sees Minnesota attacking safety first and RB later. The longtime draft analyst locked in his […]
The Vikings Are Lurking in the Draft’s “Great Debate”
From the moment four-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly retired last month, the Minnesota Vikings have needed a replacement, and they signed zero in free agency. Accordingly, the purple team is probably part of the “great debate,” defined by ESPN, to determine the draft’s top center. Minnesota may need to weigh center earlier than expected […]
The Vikings’ Best-Case Scenario Draft, Broken Down by Round
My draft philosophy as a GM was always to take the best player available, regardless of position, in the first three rounds, with the exception that we would not draft a quarterback if we already had a franchise QB on the team (unless we had a QB in his mid-to-late 30s). That was the case […]
Vikings Confirm Bargain of the Offseason
During this offseason, if there has been a better value signing than Jalen Redmond’s exclusive rights tender that keeps him in Minnesota for the 2026 season, I haven’t seen it. The Vikings announced their interest in keeping Redmond a while back, but it became official on Tuesday when the big defensive tackle signed on the […]
Vikings Confirm Bargain of the Offseason
During this offseason, if there has been a better value signing than Jalen Redmond’s exclusive rights tender that keeps him in Minnesota for the 2026 season, I haven’t seen it. The Vikings announced their interest in keeping Redmond a while back, but it became official on Tuesday when the big defensive tackle signed on the […]
Todd McShay’s Mock Draft Throws a Grenade at Vikings
For the last five weeks, nine out of ten NFL mock drafts have featured Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman to the Minnesota Vikings. Only very recently has the mock-draft community begun to diversify. Among those examples is The Ringer‘s Todd McShay, formerly of ESPN. connecting Minnesota to Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston in Round 1. McShay […]
Todd McShay’s Mock Draft Throws a Grenade at Vikings
For the last five weeks, nine out of ten NFL mock drafts have featured Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman to the Minnesota Vikings. Only very recently has the mock-draft community begun to diversify. Among those examples is The Ringer‘s Todd McShay, formerly of ESPN. connecting Minnesota to Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston in Round 1. McShay […]
Vikings RB Trade Dream Dies Hard
Some onlookers believed the Miami Dolphins might continue their offseason fire sale by trading running back De’Von Achane during the draft. But thanks to new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, that idea has died. Minnesota’s RB plan shifts back to Plan B. The Vikings would’ve been a true contender for Achane’s services if Miami offloaded him; […]
One Idea for Vikings’ Next GM Might Be Toast
When the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah 11 weeks ago, George Paton ascended to the top of the rumor mill as a possible replacement. The problem? According to ESPN, his current employer, the Denver Broncos, evidently wants him back. One rumored path for the Vikings’ future front office may already be fading. Paton […]
One Idea for Vikings’ Next GM Might Be Toast
When the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah 11 weeks ago, George Paton ascended to the top of the rumor mill as a possible replacement. The problem? According to ESPN, his current employer, the Denver Broncos, evidently wants him back. One rumored path for the Vikings’ future front office may already be fading. Paton […]
Per Kevin O’Connell, The Vikings’ Red Zone Specialist Got Stolen Away
Kevin O’Connell leaned on Brian Angelichio, a coach who was stolen away by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the offseason. Apparently, that’s bad news for the red zone. Pittsburgh’s current OC was someone who helped considerably when the Vikings got close to scoring. “He’s been vital for me in the red zone,” Coach O’Connell said […]
Per Kevin O’Connell, The Vikings’ Red Zone Specialist Got Stolen Away
Kevin O’Connell leaned on Brian Angelichio, a coach who was stolen away by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the offseason. Apparently, that’s bad news for the red zone. Pittsburgh’s current OC was someone who helped considerably when the Vikings got close to scoring. “He’s been vital for me in the red zone,” Coach O’Connell said […]
One Idea for Vikings’ Next GM Might Be Toast
When the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah 11 weeks ago, George Paton ascended to the top of the rumor mill as a possible replacement. The problem? According to ESPN, his current employer, the Denver Broncos, evidently wants him back. One rumored path for the Vikings’ future front office may already be fading. Paton […]
DeAndre Hopkins Pops Back Up on Vikings Radar
When Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings, his former teammate and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins publicly stated that he’d like to join him in the Twin Cities. Fast forward a month, and that theory remains alive in the Vikings’ rumor orbit. Minnesota could revisit Hopkins if WR3 remains unsettled. Star Tribune‘s Ben Goessling name-dropped […]
Brakes Pumped on Big Theoretical Vikings Trade
Because the Minnesota Vikings need a defensive tackle and the upcoming draft isn’t necessarily known for depth at that position, Dexter Lawrence hopped into the trade rumor two weeks ago when he requested a ticket out of New York. While a trade may still happen, Giants general manager Joe Schoen pumped the brakes on any Lawrence deals […]
Brakes Pumped on Big Theoretical Vikings Trade
Because the Minnesota Vikings need a defensive tackle and the upcoming draft isn’t necessarily known for depth at that position, Dexter Lawrence hopped into the trade rumor two weeks ago when he requested a ticket out of New York. While a trade may still happen, Giants general manager Joe Schoen pumped the brakes on any Lawrence deals […]
Adam Thielen Could Have a New Job Soon
Do you miss Adam Thielen yet? He’s been gone from the NFL for about three months, but he could soon be back — as an announcer or analyst. Thielen’s post-playing future may be pointing toward TV. The Minnesota Vikings legend is attending “NFL Broadcast Bootcamp,” meaning he’ll probably find a spot as a media member […]
Vikings Make It Official with Their Stud Defender
Outside of draft speculation — there’s a lot of that — the Minnesota Vikings news cycle (actual news) has been quiet over the last couple of weeks. The franchise snapped that streak on Tuesday, formally locking in defensive tackle Jalen Redmond on an exclusive rights free-agent tender. Minnesota kept a rising defensive lineman in the […]
Vikings Could Have an OL Draft Contingency Plan
The Minnesota Vikings don’t have a clear-cut starting center lined up for 2026 after Ryan Kelly’s retirement, and if the franchise doesn’t land one of the draft’s top prospects at the position, Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer may be available via trade. Brewer gives Minnesota another path if the draft board gets tricky. The Miami […]