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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to ‘hit the ground running’ in offseason workouts
After missing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is all systems go for offseason workouts this month, according to his coach.,Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy has no restrictions this spring. He said McCarthy is ...

Aaron Rodgers: 'Dealing with a lot off the field'
Aaron Rodgers said he has not committed to a new team -- or even to continuing his career -- because he is dealing with "difficult stuff" in his personal life.,The four-time MVP quarterback discussed his abrupt departure from the Jets, his meetings with the Vikings and Steelers, the possibility of r...

Field Level Media's Top 100 in the 2025 NFL Draft
Below is a ranking of the top 100 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft reflecting consensus opinion of Field Level Media evaluators.,Rank Pos Full Name School,1. DE Abdul Carter, Penn State,2. RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State,3. CB-WR Travis Hunter, Colorado,4. QB Cameron Ward, Miami,5. DT Mason Graham, Mic...

Florida finishes No. 1 in poll after defeating Houston
Florida ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll released Tuesday, one day after the Gators rallied past Houston to win the NCAA Tournament.,The Gators (36-4) received all 61 votes following their 65-63 win Monday night in San Antonio to clinch the school's third national title and fir...

Vikings HC: QB1 role not yet earned; vetting Aaron Rodgers was no-brainer
When the 2025 regular season begins, the Minnesota Vikings envision J.J. McCarthy as their QB1. ,But as head coach Kevin O'Connell said at the NFL's annual spring meeting on Monday in West Palm Beach, Fla., that prominent distinction has yet to be earned.,"I feel really, really positive about the pa...

Reports: Vikings not signing QB Aaron Rodgers
The Minnesota Vikings are content to proceed with J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and don't plan to sign free agent Aaron Rodgers at this time, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Rodgers reportedly has offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants but had been waiting for word from Mi...

Reports: Vikings won't sign QB Aaron Rodgers
The Minnesota Vikings are content to proceed with J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and won't sign free agent Aaron Rodgers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Rodgers reportedly has offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants but had been waiting for word from Minnesota before making...

Vikings agree to terms with CB Jeff Okudah, WR Tim Jones
The Minnesota Vikings agreed Tuesday to terms on a contract with former first-round cornerback Jeff Okudah.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Vikings, however ESPN reported that agent Kevin Conner, the CEO of Universal Sports and Management, said it was a one-year contract. No financial te...

Report: Vikings, CB Jeff Okudah agree to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Jeff Okudah, a former first-round pick, agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday.,That's according to agent Kevin Conner, the CEO of Universal Sports and Management, ESPN reported. No financial terms were disclosed.,Okudah, 26, is returning to the NFC North, wher...

Ex-Rookie of the Year Paul Flatley dies at 84
Former NFL Rookie of the Year Paul Flatley of the Minnesota Vikings has died, the team said Sunday. He was 84.,Flatley died on Saturday, according to the team.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">...

Vikings trade with 49ers for RB Jordan Mason
The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night for a 2026 sixth-round selection and a pick swap in next month's draft, according to multiple reports.,The 49ers will get the Vikings' pick at No. 160, and Minnesota will drop back to No. 187.,Mas...

Report: Vikings trading G Ed Ingram to Texans
The Minnesota Vikings are trading guard Ed Ingram to the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported Thursday.,The Vikings will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from Houston in exchange for the three-year veteran.,Ingram, 26, has started 41 of his 48 games since Minnesota made him the 59th overall pic...

Reports: QB Daniel Jones to sign 1-year, $14M deal with Colts
Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones is finalizing a one-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts to compete with third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. ,Jones reportedly was mulling offers between the Colts and the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Network reported the contract can be worth o...

Vikings adding DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries
The Minnesota Vikings worked overtime to rebuild in the trenches, adding two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries on multi-year deals.,The Vikings announced the agreement with Allen. His agent, Blake Baratz of Team IFA, shared financial details and told outlets the deal...

Reports: Vikings agree to deal with CB Byron Murphy
The Minnesota Vikings reached a contract agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. on Monday, capping a busy day for the team.,While the club confirmed coming to terms, it didn't announce details of Murphy's pact. The sides settled on a three-year, $66 million deal, according to multiple media repo...

Report: Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers
Center Ryan Kelly exited Indianapolis to sign a two-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency on Monday, according to multiple reports.,Kelly, 31, agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract that can become official on Wednesday, the first day of the 2025 league year.,Earlier in the day, re...

Reports: Seahawks, QB Sam Darnold are a $100M match
Sam Darnold plans to sign a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks that includes $55 million guaranteed and a total value of more than $100 million, according to multiple reports.,The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday afternoon that Darnold and Seattle completed the agreement, which can becom...

Reports: Colts sign former Vikings S Cam Bynum to $60M deal
Safety Cam Bynum will be dancing his way to Indianapolis after agreeing to a four-year contract worth $60 million, according to multiple sources Monday.,Bynum, who garnered attention with his in-game celebrations, is coming off his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in the fou...

Reports: Seahawks, QB Sam Darnold are a $110M match
Sam Darnold plans to sign a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks that includes $55 million guaranteed and a total value of more than $110 million, according to multiple reports.,The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday afternoon that Darnold and Seattle completed the agreement, which can becom...

Report: Vikings reach two-year deal with CB Isaiah Rodgers
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is leaving the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, agreeing to a two-year, $15 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN reported on Monday.,Per the report, Rodgers' deal includes a guaranteed $8 million. ,Rodgers, 27, finished his lone season in Phila...