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State of the Vikings Linebackers: Former UDFA on a Path to Stardom

Having started the offseason state of the union for the Minnesota Vikings with the defensive line last week, it’s time to look at the Vikings linebacker group.

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The 5 Most Underrated Players on Vikings 2024 Roster

Earlier this month, Pro Football Football Focus unveiled the NFL’s most underrated players, a publication that can be read here. Ivan Pace Jr. led the way for Minnesota, though VikingsTerritory doesn’t consider him too underrated.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

5 Surprise Players Who Could Make Vikings 53-Man Roster

VikingsTerritory writers were asked to provide one surprise player apiece for the Minnesota Vikings who will make the regular season roster in September.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings Dedicated to Paying Justin Jefferson a ‘Market-Altering’ Contract Extension

Dalton Risner is finally back in purple, which means Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s next order of business is to complete Justin Jefferson’s contract extension.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 3 hours ago

The 8 Best Players on the Vikings’ Roster

The 2024 Minnesota Vikings are supposed to win six to eight games in 2024, a season that most consider a springboard to 2025 and beyond. The club said goodbye to Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter in March and hello to J.J.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Sporting News / 45 minutes ago

Why is Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah criticized so heavily?

Despite his team owning a 20-14 record under his leadership, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is heavily criticized. Tyler Forness explores why that is.

Josh Oliver News / Vikings Territory / 4 hours ago

Is Josh Oliver In for an Upgrade?

The Minnesota Vikings signed Josh Oliver last season after the tight end spent a couple of years with the Baltimore Ravens. His three-year pact tied him to Minnesota for the same number of seasons he had previously spent in the NFL, and this year could be his biggest yet.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 6 hours ago

Former Vikings Pro Bowler has incredible response to fans after arrest

After being arrested on suspiscion of DWI, former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler Everson Griffen had an incredible response to a fan.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 6 hours ago

Purple Rumor Mill: J.J. McCarthy’s NFL Debut, Justin Jefferson Theory Revision, Malik Nabers

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Aaron Jones News / Vikings Territory / 6 hours ago

Can Aaron Jones Best Dalvin Cook?

The Minnesota Vikings significantly changed the running back position this offseason. After Alexander Mattison failed to take over the starting role following the departure of Dalvin Cook, it was back to the drawing board.

Brian Asamoah News / Vikings Territory / 10 hours ago

Questions Answered: JJets Trade Theories, Underrated Roster Position, Brian Asamoah

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the May 31st edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 12 hours ago

New NFL Kickoff Rules Give Vikings a New X-Factor

Back in March 2024, the NFL announced a major rule change to kickoffs. A full list of the NFL kickoff rule changes can be found here, but essentially, there’s going to be a lot more kick returns compared to previous years.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 13 hours ago

4 Vikings Rookies Who Could Start in Week 1

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 14 hours ago

Vikings Rookie Snubbed from Rookie of the Year Rankings

The Minnesota Vikings entered April’s NFL draft with two first-round picks, and everyone expected them to trade those picks for a passer. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has consistently stated that the second pick would give them more flexibility than an automatic trade.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / 15 hours ago

Jordan Addison: J.J. McCarthy's playing with confidence, anticipating throws

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy hasn't been around the team for long, but he's made a positive impression on one of the club's young receivers.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

Vikings veteran feels like he can get back to his Pro Bowl form thanks to Minnesota's defense

Picking a new home during free agency can be a tough decision. Most of the time, an NFL player is entering an important chapter in his career and where he ends up can have an impact on either side of the spectrum.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 23 hours ago

Vikings teammate speaks out about J.J. McCarthy

One of Minnesota’s best receivers informed reporters that McCarthy has a promising future.

Vikings begin extension talks with key offensive cog

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Minnesota Vikings history' quiz

Christian Darrisaw News / Pro Football Rumors / May 30

Vikings begin extension talks with key offensive cog

The fourth-year lineman is clearly in the NFC North club’s long-term plans.

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

NFC's worst offseason moves: Cowboys, Falcons slip with boneheaded decisions

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Gridiron Heroics / May 30

Report: Minnesota Vikings New ‘Mindset’ On J.J. McCarthy in Year 1 After Seeing Him In OTAs Post Draft

For the previous six seasons, the Minnesota Vikings were blessed with the ease of mind that comes with having a veteran quarterback like Kirk Cousins. They’re quickly adjusting their expectations to life with a rookie quarterback during his first practice with the team in OTAs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 30

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown spent a portion of the 2023 season serving as quarterbacks coach of the Carolina Panthers and working with then-rookie signal-caller Bryce Young. He recently discussed what he took from the experience as Young struggled to find his footing in his first season in the league.

Vikings icon explains why team needs to break the bank for Justin Jefferson

NFC's worst offseason moves: Cowboys, Falcons slip with boneheaded decisions

Vikings re-sign veteran OL to one-year deal

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 30

Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. says he's ready to take on one of the biggest defensive responsibilities in the NFL

It didn't take long for Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. to become a big-time success story. The dude went from a rookie undrafted free agent to playing 68% of defensive snaps in the season opener and then started his first game the very next week.

J.J. McCarthy News / FanNation NFL Draft Bible / May 30

Is Minnesota Vikings Top Pick J.J. McCarthy Likely A Draft Bust Or Offensive Rookie of The Year?

The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick, with hopes that they have found their franchise guy. After Kirk Cousins left in free agency to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings landed on Michigan's J.J.