2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games: Highlights, Top viral moments from Sunday's action
The Pro Bowl Games come to their conclusion Sunday with several more skills competitions and an epic flag football game! Here's all the vira...FEBRUARY 4
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
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Pro Bowl Confidential: 35 NFL stars pick MVP, most underrated, Taylor Swift songs
We asked 35 of the NFL's best players about their picks for MVP, worst penalty, underrated players, favorite Taylor Swift song and much more...FEBRUARY 4
Cowboys reportedly interviewing former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer for DC job
Dallas could potentially be turning to a face from the past to fill its vacant defensive coordinator position: Mike Zimmer.FEBRUARY 3
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
The 2024 quarterback class is loaded, with quite a few players who could lead teams for a long time. We break down and grade the top 10 QBs...FEBRUARY 1
Mekhi Blackmon - Posts solid rookie campaign Blackmon recorded 41 total tackles and eight pass deflections, including one interception in 15 games with the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
Impact The rookie out of USC was forced to miss the Vikings' final two games due to a shoulder issue, but he was productive when he saw the field. Blackmon started only three games, playing primarily as a rotational cornerback in Minnesota's secondary in 2023, and he was still able to finish third on the team in pass deflections. The 24-year-old could very well be in for a larger role in his sophomore season after impressing throughout the year.
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Byron Murphy Jr. - Continues to produce in Minnesota Murphy recorded 57 total tackles, 13 pass deflections, including three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 14 games for the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
Impact Murphy was held out of the Vikings' last three games of the year due to a knee issue, but he was easily the team's most productive corner when healthy. In his first season of a two-year, $17.5 million deal that he signed with Minnesota this past offseason, the 26-year-old led the team in both pass deflections and interceptions. Murphy has struggled to stay on the field as of late though, missing 11 games over the past two seasons. Expect the Washington product to continue playing at a high level for the Vikings' defense in a contract-year in 2024.
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Akayleb Evans - Up-and-down sophomore season Evans logged 65 total tackles, seven pass deflections and three forced fumbles in 15 games with Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
Impact The second-year corner out of Missouri saw a major uptick in work from his rookie year, starting all 15 of the games he appeared in for Minnesota and playing almost 700 more snaps than in 2022. Evans definitely struggled at times, even getting benched during Minnesota's Week 16 loss to the Lions, but the 24-year-old still was able to finish third on the Vikings in forced fumbles and fourth in pass deflections. It's uncertain what role Evans will play on the Vikings' defense next season, but he'll likely look to be more consistent going into his third year.
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Misery loves company: Lions headline list of teams with longest Super Bowl droughts
From the Detroit Lions to the Cleveland Browns to the Dallas Cowboys, here's a look at the list of teams with excruciatingly long Super Bowl...JANUARY 29
Kirk Cousins - Ahead of schedule Cousins (Achilles) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery and should resume throwing within the next month or so, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Cousins had surgery on his torn Achilles' tendon Nov. 1 and isn't likely to participate in spring practices even if he resumes throwing soon. He does seem better equipped than most football players to rebound from the injury, considering he's a pocket-based QB who has averaged just 6.6 rushing yards per game in six seasons with the Vikings. Cousins' rehab from surgery will actually be a secondary storyline this offseason, as he's scheduled for unrestricted free agency and not considered a lock to re-sign in Minnesota.
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Kirk Cousins plans to be ready for OTAs in the spring after Achilles
Kirk Cousins plans to be ready to return for practice in the spring wherever he ends up playing next seasonJANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daylen Baldwin - Signs reserve deal with Vikings Baldwin signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Tuesday.
Impact Baldwin spent part of the 2023 season with Minnesota's practice squad. The former Michigan wide receiver will compete for a spot on the roster in 2024.
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Danielle Hunter - Posts career highs Hunter recorded 83 tackles (54 solo), 16.5 sacks, two passes defended and forced four fumbles during the 2023 season.
Impact Hunter earned a new one-year contract as training camp got underway after holding out during minicamp and spent this past season proving he deserved it. The 29-year-old earned his fourth selection to the Pro Bowl team while logging career highs in tackles, sacks and forced fumbles. The LSU product is not under contract for next offseason and will be looking to get paid again. Considering his talent, he could be a candidate for the franchise tag, if he's unable to reach a long-term deal with the Vikings.
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Ivan Pace Jr. - Excels in rookie campaign Pace logged 102 tackles (63 solo), 2.5 sacks, two passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble and recovery during his rookie campaign.
Impact Pace made the Vikings' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati and was ultimately able to win a spot as one of the team's two starting inside linebackers, as he earned a larger role as the season progressed. The 23-year-old is under contract for two more seasons and should be back in 2024 working to build on his successful rookie campaign.
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Jordan Hicks - Logs another productive season Hicks totaled 107 tackles (61 solo), a sack, five passes defended, an interception and returned a fumble for a touchdown during the 2023 regular season.
Impact Hicks crossed the century mark in total tackles for the fifth straight season, despite missing four games with a shin injury that involved a stint on injured reserve. The 31-year-old is set to be a free agent this offseason after two seasons in Minnesota.
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Josh Oliver - Secures two touchdowns in 2023 Oliver appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 season, catching 22 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
Impact A third-round pick by the Jaguars in 2019, Oliver's targets, catches, yards and touchdowns all set or matched career highs. He saw action on 42 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps after signing a three-year, $21 million deal with Minnesota last offseason. Oliver should once again play more of a blocking role behind T.J. Hockenson (knee) next season.
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Johnny Mundt - Catches 17 passes for Minnesota Mundt appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 season, catching 17 of 23 targets for 172 yards and one touchdown.
Impact The targets and yards were new career bests for the 29-year-old veteran tight end. Mundt was mostly tasked with blocking duties on his 223 offensive snaps, but he did see extended pass-catching opportunities and playing time over the final two-and-a-half games of the season following T.J. Hockenson's season-ending torn ACL. Mundt posted 4-39-1 and 5-58-0 receiving lines on a combined 13 targets in Weeks 17 and 18. He's scheduled to become a free agent in March after spending the last two seasons with the Vikings following five with the Rams.
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Bears, Vikings to host NFL games in London in 2024; Panthers to play in Germany
The Bears and Vikings will both host a game in London next season and the Panthers will play in Germany as part of the NFL’s international s...JANUARY 11
Coldest playoff games in NFL history: Dolphins-Chiefs could join list
The Chiefs and Dolphins are set to play in one of the coldest games in NFL history on Saturday. Where could it rank among the coldest games...JANUARY 11
Vikings GM says he wants Cousins back at QB as roster remains under construction
The decisions the Minnesota Vikings make at the quarterback position ought to signify which direction they’re headed from hereJANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2023-24 NFL odds: Win totals Over/Unders recap for every team
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K.J. Osborn - Two catches in loss Osborn caught two of four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Vikings.
Impact Osborn's underwhelming performance against the Lions proved to be another example of the receiver's inconsistency in the 2023 campaign. Not including his rookie year in which he did not play a single offensive snap, the veteran wideout recorded career lows in receptions (48), yards (540) and touchdowns (3) this season. Osborn is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's possible he may find himself in a new locale when the 2024 season begins as he's proven to be a solid playmaker when given opportunities.
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2024 NFL mock draft: Bears, Commanders, Patriots add QBs; first 7 picks on offense
The top 18 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft are set. We engage in a mock draft exercise, with offense dominating the early portion of the draft a...JANUARY 10
Myles Gaskin - Staying in Minnesota The Vikings singed Gaskin to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Impact Gaskin spent the majority of the year on Minnesota's practice squad, appearing in three games and failing to record a single stat in just 10 snaps. He'll look to compete for a depth role this offseason in a backfield that's seemingly open for the time being.
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