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Odell Beckham Jr. gets an interesting new jersey number from Vikings

Odell Beckham Jr. will be wearing a (somewhat) infamous number in Minnesota. News broke on Wednesday that the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Beckham is signing with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent. Beckham has landed on a new team just over …

Odell Becham Jr with a backwards hat

Odell Beckham Jr. has signed with a new team after Giants’ release

Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was released by the New York Giants on Sep. 29, and he has already found a new team to play for. On Wednesday morning, it was revealed that the Minnesota Vikings are signing Beckham, according to Jordan …

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NFL referee goes off on Vikings player in bizarre moment

The referees in the NFL might be losing their patience. Well, at least one. During the game on Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, referee Adrian Hill was involved in an incident with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson. Hill fell to …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings make QB move after JJ McCarthy trade

The Minnesota Vikings had only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster after they traded JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants on Monday. On Tuesday, the Vikings fixed that by moving Max Brosmer from the practice squad to the active roster. That means …

Justin Jefferson without a helmet

Vikings announce Justin Jefferson injury update after early exit in Week 3

The Minnesota Vikings were holding their breath after superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson left after just six snaps in Week 3. Jefferson suffered an ankle injury in the Vikings’ 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but head coach Kevin …

JJ McCarthy in a Vikings uniform

JJ McCarthy has been traded by the Vikings

JJ McCarthy has been traded after less than three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, it was reported that McCarthy is going to the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The exchange is a fifth-round pick going to …

JJ McCarthy celebrating with Vikings teammates

JJ McCarthy turned heads with his behavior during Vikings celebration

The Minnesota Vikings did not have the sexiest win on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they had a beautiful moment on the field after securing the 9-3 victory over their NFC North rivals, and it involved backup quarterback JJ McCarthy. Right …

Kyler Murray on the field

New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

Kyler Murray’s debut for the Minnesota Vikings had a frightening twist. The former No. 1 overall pick was forced out of the game after just 11 plays in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in …

Matt LaFleur calls a play

Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings

Matt LaFleur could not get out of his own way on Sunday. LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers lost their season opener to the rival Minnesota Vikings by a final score of 39-22. Despite leading 22-10 in the third quarter, Green Bay allowed Minnesota to …

Harrison Smith during a press conference

Harrison Smith lands new contract after 14 seasons with the Vikings

Harrison Smith is not done yet in the NFL, and he will be continuing his pro career with the only team he’s ever played for in the league.  On Saturday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the veteran defensive back is running it …

JJ McCarthy in a helmet

Major update emerges on JJ McCarthy’s status

JJ McCarthy has lived to fight another day in Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback McCarthy officially finished Sunday’s roster cutdown day still on the team’s 53-man roster, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. This was despite …

JJ McCarthy in a helmet

JJ McCarthy signals next move after seeing QB1 job slip away

The Minnesota Vikings have decided on their starting quarterback, with Kyler Murray winning the QB1 role over JJ McCarthy.  The decision was confirmed on Tuesday by head coach Kevin O’Connell, though it was not exactly surprising, with …

Kyler Murray in shoulder pads

Vikings have named their starting QB for Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback battle did not even make it to their first preseason game. The Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their Week 1 quarterback, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Murray beat out JJ McCarthy for the top job. …

Kevin O'Connell looks on

Kevin O’Connell keeps Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy decision on hold

There are not many more compelling quarterback battles in the NFL offseason than the one between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the Minnesota Vikings. Days before the Vikings play their first preseason game, head coach Kevin O’Connell seemed …

Kyler Murray in a black Cardinals uniform

‘Heavy favorite’ emerges in Vikings’ QB competition

The Minnesota Vikings are not making any formal announcements, but it sounds as if their quarterback battle is all but decided already. Kyler Murray is seen as a “heavy favorite” to win the job out of camp ahead of JJ McCarthy, according …

Kyler Murray in shoulder pads

Kyler Murray is celebrating his birthday with classy donation

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will be celebrating his 29th birthday on Friday, and he has a neat gesture in store for his hometown. Murray is from Dallas, Texas, and he plans to donate $29,000 to the Dallas Independent School …

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