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• Saints 2024 Free Agents: Where are they now?

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans entered free agency with 24 players in some form of free agent status. Here is the latest update on what’s happened with them since then. When free agency opened in 2024, the New Orleans Saints had 24 players in some form of free agent status- UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent), RFA (Restricted Free Agent), and ERFA (Exclusive Rights Free Agent). Let’...2024
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• Vikings Draft Party Tickets are now on sale

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Here are all the particulars In exactly three weeks, we’ll be kicking off the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, and for those of you that want to get out and party with your fellow Minnesota Vikings fans while it’s all happening, your opportunity is here. Tickets for the Vikings’ annual Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium are now officially on sale through the t...2024
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• Cowboys free agents: 5 bargain buys that are still available

Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images With the first wave of free agency over it’s time to find those cheap hidden gems. Here are five the Cowboys should look to signing With the first wave of free agency over, teams will now look to fill the roster holes with some of those hidden gems and bargain players that could make a difference. The Cowboys are usually players at this stage when it come...2024
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• Camryn Bynum has that dog on him

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, on him. . .not in him With all of the player movement news that we’ve seen from the Minnesota Vikings over the past week, let’s go for something a little more light-hearted, shall we? Usually, safety Camryn Bynum is responsible for taking down guys on the football field. As part of his offseason program, however, Bynum found himself in someting of...2024
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• Vikings Roster Reset: Defense

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Let’s see what’s happening on the other side of the ball Since we looked at the offense yesterday, it’s time to take a look at what the defensive side of the roster looks like for the Minnesota Vikings a little more than a week into free agency. This is where most of the focus has been for the purple this offseason so far, and things do look significan...2024
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• K.J. Osborn to sign with New England Patriots

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Another departure for the purple The Minnesota Vikings have lost a player who was one of the key pieces of their receiving corps over the past few seasons. Numerous sources are reporting that K.J. Osborn has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately made available. Osborn was a fifth-round...2024
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• Eric Kendricks is exactly what this Cowboys defense needed

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Eric Kendricks can really help the Dallas Cowboys. Well, the Cowboys finally did it: they signed an external free agent, becoming the final team to do so this free agency cycle. The Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks, a move that many expected two weeks ago when the Chargers released him. But it was the way that K...2024
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• Saints to release WR Michael Thomas, per report

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thomas was drafted by New Orleans in 2016. Per a report from Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com, the New Orleans Saints will release WR Michael Thomas. #BREAKING: The Saints are planning on releasing Michael Thomas, per @JeffDuncan_ pic.twitter.com/vUWTgFabVv— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) March 7, 2024 Thomas is expected to be released by the team prior ...2024
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• NFL free agency: Interesting RB hits free agency Thursday

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Alexander Mattison could draw a lot of interest including from the Browns in free agency The shape of NFL free agency could look significantly different once the league year opens in March. Some players will get the franchise tag, some players will get re-signed and some players will all of a sudden become free agents after their team releases them. Fo...2024
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• 2024 Browns Free Agency Frenzy: Defensive End

Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images Cleveland needs a Myles Garrett bookend – again? The Cleveland Browns have tried to find a bookend EDGE rusher opposite Myles Garrett. Last year it was Za’Darius Smith who had some double-digit sack years previously, just not with Cleveland although he had good numbers with pressures and QB hits. Before that, it was Jadevious Clowney and befo...2024
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• Fleur-de-Links, February 27: Michael Thomas could be post-June 1 cut

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. Saints restructure Carl Granderson-Canal St Chronicles The New Orleans Saints have made another cap-saving move, this time freeing up $7.2M with the restructure of Carl Granderson. How the Saints could free up more cap space for 2024-ESPN By extending Andrus Peat (coming off of his best year) and restructur...2024
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• 2024 free agency: 3 cost-effective free agents Cowboys should consider

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images It is possible Mike Zimmer looks to reunite with certain players. Jerry Jones is on record as saying the Dallas Cowboys will be "all-in" this offseason. While that may or may not be true, even if they are they can't fill all of their roster holes with big-money free agent signings. That means they will once again be looking for cost-effective players via...2024
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• Andy Reid says Kadarius Toney will be back at practice as usual

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Kansas City wideout was reported to have made a conotroversial social media post — but the team is taking no action. There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney in the last 72 hours. After he was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and a limited participant in Thursday and Friday’s practices with...2024
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• Former Browns OC could reunite with Baker Mayfield

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Alex Van Pelt was Mayfield’s OC for two year, now interviewing with the Bucs The Cleveland Browns return to the NFL playoffs this year didn’t go the way anyone expected. Whether due to that failure or other internal reasons, HC Kevin Stefanski has revamped his offensive coaching staff, based on reports, this offseason. Out are OC Alex Van Pelt, RB coac...2024
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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season."

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"Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants."

• Saints 2024 Free Agents: Where are they now?
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• Cowboys free agents: 5 bargain buys that are still available
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• Vikings Roster Reset: Defense
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• K.J. Osborn to sign with New England Patriots
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• Eric Kendricks is exactly what this Cowboys defense needed
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• Vikings, Harrison Smith agree to restructured contract

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season. A few weeks ago, we wondered in this space about how the Minnesota Vikings would handle safety Harrison Smith and his contract. Today, we have our answer. Six-time ...2024
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• Battle Red Blog Groupthink: Reacting to Texans Signing Danielle Hunter

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Houston has a new number 99 After a frustrating first day in free agency, Nick Caserio surprised the NFL with the biggest signing of the entire offseason. Houston is signing DE Danielle Hunter to a two-year deal. Texans to sign DE Danielle Hunter to 2-year, $49M contract. (via @RapSheet + @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/AT4MGMQGGE— NFL (@NFL) March 1...2024
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• Jameis Winston reportedly signing with the Cleveland Browns

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images I find myself both happy and sad RIP the thought of the Tennessee Titans signing Jameis Winston. He is reportedly signing with the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal worth up to $8.7 million according to Jordan Schultz. Winston probably wouldn’t have been the best mentor for Will Levis, but it seems like he would have been a fun guy to have around. With...2024
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• Browns Free Agency Profile: LB Jordan Hicks

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Cleveland adds an experienced, Super Bowl champion to the middle of it’s defense The Cleveland Browns have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks on a 2-year, $8 Million deal. Hicks has been an asset in the middle of multiple NFL defenses since being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He’...2024
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• Kirk Cousins Signing with the Atlanta Falcons

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Long time Vikings’ QB moving on The wait is over. Kirk Cousins is planning to sign with the Atlanta Falcons when free agency officially begins on March 13th. Cousins is signing a 4-year deal with the Falcons. Falcons are giving their new QB Kirk Cousins a four-year deal. https://t.co/MqE3Txe1Y3 pic.twitter.com/IlPfKx9qC0— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchef...2024
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• SB Nation Reacts Results: Hunter over Cousins for our readers

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Not a huge surprise We’ve got the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey that we asked your opinion on a couple of days ago, and the results are not all that surprising given the options available. We presented Minnesota Vikings fans with a free agency scenario in this week’s survey. We asked if the team could only keep one of their two biggest...2024
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• Chiefs announce contract extension for Steve Spagnuolo

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The league’s best defensive coordinator isn’t going anywhere. The Kansas City Chiefs have come to terms on a contract extension for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the team announced ahead of their Super Bowl Champions Parade. We have signed Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/3lRY3jszlL— Kansas City ...2024
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• Mike Zimmer is the best option for defensive coordinator among the Cowboys’ candidates

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A potential reunion could be brewing in Dallas Replacing Dan Quinn is not an easy task for the Cowboys. Quinn turned what was a historically bad defense under former coordinator Mike Nolan into one of the best units in the league over the last three seasons. Now that Quinn has joined divisional rival Washington Commanders as their new head coach, the ...2024
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• The hiring of Mike Zimmer would feel like a classic Dallas Cowboys move

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The idea of Mike Zimmer as the next Cowboys defensive coordinator seems to be picking up steam. Word broke on Saturday that the Dallas Cowboys are meeting with Mike Zimmer about their vacancy at defensive coordinator (here is our tracker for all news and information related to the opening). Zimmer has obviously held the position before. The Cowboys hav...2024
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• Kwesi Watching QB Prospects Closely at Senior Bowl

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Is there anyone specific he’s keeping an eye on? The Minnesota Vikings have begun to gear up for the 2024 NFL Draft, and all eyes are on General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as he closely watches collegiate quarterback prospects at the Senior Bowl. Speculation has been rife that the Vikings may be looking to secure a quarterback in the upcoming draft to ...2024
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• Chargers Scouting Report: Minnesota TE Brevyn Spann-Ford

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Despite low production, Spann-Ford can offers NFL teams a unique blend of size and athleticism that you just can’t coach. The Chargers not only need to find a future long-term starter at the tight end position, they also need to find a way to build some depth there, as well. This is the first of what should be a good number of scouting profiles about t...2024
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• Andy Reid says Kadarius Toney will be back at practice as usual
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• Harrison Smith - Future Hall of Famer

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If his time in Minnesota is over, he’s worthy of Canton Harrison Smith, the formidable safety of the Minnesota Vikings, has etched his name in the history books of the NFL through a stellar career that showcases both longevity and excellence. As the debate over his Hall of Fame candidacy gains momentum, it becomes imperative to delve into the statistic...2024
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• Vikings reportedly exploring options to trade up for a QB

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Could a move be imminent? The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly setting their sights on a quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft, with rumors swirling that they are exploring the possibility of trading up from their current spot at pick 11. This move follows last year’s speculation that the Vikings had also considered trading up for a quarterback but ult...2024
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• Former Seahawks player, coach DeShawn Shead announces his next job

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Shead played several seasons in Seattle and spent the last three seasons as a Seahawks assistant coach. As the Seattle Seahawks continue to remake their coaching staff under new head coach Mike Macdonald, members of Pete Carroll’s final staff continue to find employment on other teams. Former Seahawks defensive back turned assistant DBs coach DeShawn S...2024
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• Vikings Off-Season Evaluation Part IV: Defensive Overview

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings’ defense improved this season, but more remains to be done In part IV of my Vikings offseason evaluation series, I’ll take an overview of the Vikings defense this season under new defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Below are the first three parts in the series: Part I: Offensive Overview Part II: Quarterbacks Part III: Special Teams The ...2024
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• Vikings Off-Season Evaluation Part III: Special Teams

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Lost among other issues this season, the Vikings’ special teams regressed significantly Amidst the chaos of injuries and turnovers that characterized the Vikings’ 2023-24 season, was a disappointing regression in special teams performance. That is the focus of Part III of my Vikings’ offseason evaluation. Part I: Offensive Overview and Part II: Qua...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: Key information and first quarter discussion

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Let’s do this for the final time this season We’re just about an hour away from kickoff at Ford Field, ladies and gentlemen, as the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their 2023 regular season finale when they take on the Detroit Lions. Here’s everything you need to know for this one. Date and Time: Sunday, 7 January 2024, noon Central time Location: Ford F...2024
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• BFTB Sunday Game Picks: Playoff berths are at stake on the final week of the regular season.

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The BFTB Staff talk through their picks for Sunday’s games headlined by Falcons vs. Saints and Vikings vs. Lions. Good Morning, Bolts From the Blue! The Chargers will be finishing their wretched 2023 season in fitting style in a meaningless game against a Kansas City Chiefs’ side that has already won their eighth division title in a row. It seems like ...2024
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• Jared Goff on Jameson Williams: ‘I trust him on really everything’

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The development of chemistry between Jared Goff and Jameson Williams is starting to really build. To say Jameson Williams had a slow start to his NFL career would be an understatement. As planned following selecting him 12th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions let him rehab from a torn ACL for most of his rookie season. His Year 2 progres...2023
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• VIDEO: Dan Miller’s radio call of Detroit Lions clinching NFC North

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller had a phenomenal call of the Detroit Lions’ NFC North-clinching interception vs. Vikings It’s not a Detroit Lions win until we officially hear from play-by-play announcer Dan Miller. The iconic Voice of the Detroit Lions has been through the thick and thin with us fans, and he’s often delivered some iconic lines ...2023
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ division-winning victory over the Vikings

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images THE DETROIT LIONS ARE THE NFC NORTH CHAMPIONS! The Detroit Lions may have defeated the division-rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but the excitement is less about the win and more about what it represents: a division title. The Vikings made things interesting late, but the Lions put the clamps on when it mattered most. Detroit jumped up to 11-4 on the...2023
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• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• The Vikings Should Take a Chance and Start Jaren Hall

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images With playoff hopes dwindling, the Vikings should give Jaren Hall an opportunity to save the season. The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes may still be alive mathematically speaking, but they really hurt their chances in a 30-24 home loss against the Detroit Lions. Minnesota now only has a 26% chance of making the postseason according to the New York Tim...2023
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• Vikings, Harrison Smith agree to restructured contract
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• Brian Daboll is NFL coach of the year
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Giants’ rookie head coach earns award for helping Giants win first playoff game in more than a decade Brian Daboll of the New York Giants has been named NFL Coach of the Year, with the announcement being made Thursday night during the league’s ‘NFL Honors’ awards ceremony. Daboll had previously won the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) Coach of t...2023
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• Harrison Smith - Future Hall of Famer
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• New York Giants sign WR Isaiah Hodgins
Isaiah Hodgins | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Wide receiver was terrific midseason acquisition for New York in 2022 Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who elevated the New York Giants’ passing attack after being claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills at midseason in 2022, has been re-signed by the Giants. No terms were announced. An exclusive rights free agent typically gets a one-...2023
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• The Vikings are bringing back Anthony Barr

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, you read that correctly On Monday, the word came out that linebacker Jordan Hicks had suffered a shin injury and had some sort of “procedure” done after the victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. To take his place, the purple are bringing back an old friend. Per numerous sources, the Vikings will be signing linebacker Anthony Barr. At the ...2023
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• TRADE: Jaguars acquire Ezra Cleveland from Vikings, per report

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to NFL Network. TRADE! The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to Ian Rappoport. The Jags gave up a sixth-round pick for the fourth-year player out of Boise St., per Josina Anderson. Doug Pede...2023
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• Cowboys free agents: 5 bargain buys that are still available
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• Vikings Roster Reset: Defense
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• Eric Kendricks is exactly what this Cowboys defense needed
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• Battle Red Blog Groupthink: Reacting to Texans Signing Danielle Hunter
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• Browns Free Agency Profile: LB Jordan Hicks
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• Kirk Cousins Signing with the Atlanta Falcons
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• Vikings re-sign OL Blake Brandel, David Quessenberry

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Keeping the depth up front In the wake of the signing of edge Jonathan Greenard, the Minnesota Vikings are also bringing back some of their depth on the offensive line. Numerous sources are reporting that the Vikings have re-signed offensive linemen David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel before they could hit free agency. It’s reportedly a 1-year, $2 mil...2024
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• Which pending free agents will the Saints look to target this offseason?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A couple of intriguing names that could play a part in getting the team where they want to be. With the start of the new league year just under a month away, I’ve decided to put together a list of five pending free agents that the New Orleans Saints might look to target in free agency. *Most of the players that I chose were based on a combination of n...2024
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• Could Rams trade the Vikings for Justin Jefferson?

Photo by Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via Getty Images Could LA? Would LA? Should LA trade for JJ? The Los Angeles Rams have plenty of needs. Probably last on that list would be for LA to add another wide reciever. So when I ask: “Should the Rams trade the Minnesota Vikings for Justin Jefferson?” The short answer is probably going to be “No.” The longer answer is that Les Snead and Sean Mc...2024
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• Former Seahawks player, coach DeShawn Shead announces his next job
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• Could Rams trade the Vikings for Justin Jefferson?
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• You don’t have to worry about the Vikings using their franchise tag this year

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Well, barring something completely shocking, anyway The window for NFL teams to designate members of their roster as “franchise” or “transition” players opens on Tuesday, and if you’re wondering whether or not the Minnesota Vikings will be using the tag for just the fourth time in franchise history, the answer to that question is almost certainly going...2024
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• Vikings reportedly exploring options to trade up for a QB
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• Vikings Off-Season Evaluation Part VII: Offensive Line

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The pieces and coaching are all there- finally! In the seventh installment of my Vikings Offseason Evaluation series, I’ll breakdown the Vikings’ offensive line position group. Previous installment links are here: Part I: Offensive Overview Part II: Quarterbacks Part III: Special Teams Part IV: Defensive Overview Part V: Wide Receivers Part VI: Running...2024
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• Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Allen cook up history in 28-24 win over Vikings

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen combined for 18 catches and 215 receiving yards in what became one of the most-entertaining games of the young 2023 season. Chargers-Vikings was everything you would have expected: Plenty of points Back-breaking penalties Injuries Mind-numbing turnovers Plays that left your mouth open Before the final buzzer sounded, y...2023
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