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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have knee surgery
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have meniscus surgery this week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.,The first-round draft pick (10th overall), who led Michigan to an undefeated national championship last season, reported soreness in his right knee before the diagnosis.,...
Vikings hold rookie QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) out of practice
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was held out of Monday's practice after reporting right knee soreness to medical staff. ,McCarthy will undergo additional evaluation and testing on the knee. He made his preseason debut in Minnesota's 24-23 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday...
CB Stephon Gilmore visiting Vikings on Monday
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore plans to visit the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.,Gilmore told NFL reporter Josina Anderson that he is flying to Minneapolis in his bid to gain employment for the 2024 NFL season. ,Gilmore, who turns 34 on Sept. 19, recorded 68 tackles, two interceptions and...
Cowboys, Vikings swap CBs Nahshon Wright, Andrew Booth
Dallas and Minnesota have agreed to exchange Cowboys cornerback Nahshon Wright for Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth, according to multiple media reports Friday.,The Cowboys selected Wright in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he has played in 32 games (three starts), primarily on special tea...
Vikings' Sam Darnold to start preseason opener vs. Raiders
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will start Saturday's preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders before turning the keys over to rookie J.J. McCarthy, coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday.,"Sam Darnold will start the game and then we will transition to J.J. McCarthy for what I'm very, v...
Reports: Vikings WR Jordan Addison charged with two misdemeanors
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was charged with two misdemeanors after an arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence last month, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Addison is set for an Oct. 7 arraignment at Los Angeles County Superior Court after he was officially charged la...
There’s No Universe Where Tyreek Hill Is the NFL's Best Player
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was voted the No. 1 player in the NFL by his peers, but there's no universe where he's a better football player than Patrick Mahomes....
Vikings sign veteran CB Fabian Moreau
The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau on Wednesday.,The team waived linebacker Abraham Beauplan to make room on the training camp roster.,Moreau, 30, has recorded seven interceptions and 42 passes defensed in 106 career games (56 starts) with four teams.,He ...
Report: Vikings signing free agent DB Bobby McCain
The Minnesota Vikings are signing free agent defensive back Bobby McCain, ESPN reported Monday.,McCain, 30, appeared in 10 games last season with the New York Giants, mostly on special teams.,He has recorded 11 interceptions and 394 tackles in 131 games (87 starts) with the Miami Dolphins (2015-20),...
2024 NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Top Five NFL Teams Heading Into 2024 Preseason
NFL preseason kicks off this week, so we ranked the top 5 NFL teams heading into the 2024 season, headlined by the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs....
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell speaks at Khyree Jackson funeral
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke on the toughness of the late Khyree Jackson at a funeral held on Friday for the rookie cornerback who was killed in a car accident earlier this month.,O'Connell said Jackson opted to play through shoulder pain in camp despite encouraging the fourth-...
Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw agree to 4-year contract extension through 2029
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms with left tackle Christian Darrisaw on a four-year contract extension that ties him to the team through the 2029 season.,The extension is worth a maximum of $113 million with $77 million guaranteed, including $43.7 million guaranteed ...
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ACL) not ready for camp
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery to repair MCL and ACL tears suffered on Christmas Eve. , ,The 27-year-old Hockenson, who reported to training camp on Sunday, will begin on the physically unable to perform list, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connel...
Reports: Vikings, QB J.J. McCarthy agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have agreed to a four-year, $21.85 million contract, two days before rookies are set to report to camp in Eagan, Minn., multiple outlets reported Friday.,Per ESPN, the contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and opt...
Report: Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested late Friday night in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Los Angeles Daily News reported Sunday.,Citing the arrest report, the Daily News reported the 22-year-old Addison, who played his final collegiate season at S...
Grading 2024 NBA Free Agency's Biggest Offseason Moves
LeBron James stayed with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Paul George and DeMar DeRozan were on the move. Let's grade the best big NBA free agency moves....
2024 NFC North Predictions: Detroit Lions Defend Crown, Minnesota Vikings Finish Last
The NFC North is widely expected to be one of the best, most competitive divisions in the NFL, here's how we see things shaking out....
Vikings' Justin Jefferson 'not mad' at Kirk Cousins for departure
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he understands quarterback Kirk Cousins' decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. ,Cousins, after all, signed a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed after spending the past six seasons with Minnesota.,"I'm not mad at him at...
Oregon to host vigil for Khyree Jackson at Autzen Stadium
Oregon will hold a candlelight vigil for late football star and NFL draft pick Khyree Jackson on Wednesday night at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.,Jackson and two of his high school football teammates were killed in a car crash Saturday morning in their native Maryland. Jackson was 24.,Jackson, a defensi...
DeMar DeRozan Doesn’t Move Needle for Sacramento Kings in Western Conference
DeMar DeRozan is on the Sacramento Kings, but he doesn't move the needle too much in a loaded Western Conference....