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Purple Rumor Mill: Another UDFA Gem, Justin Jefferson Trade Remnants, Darnold v. McCarthy

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Despite Minnesota Vikings’ claims of never having 'shopped' Justin Jefferson, reputed reporter believes the team considered using him to get a great deal

Throughout the off-season, there have been a lot of variables for the Minnesota Vikings. The future of quarterback Kirk Cousins was in jeopardy and the direction in which the team was headed was in question.

Vikings UDFA is practicing with the starters

The Minnesota Vikings have done a great job with undrafted free agents over the last two years and one of them is already getting a chance with the starters.

Vikings Mandatory Mini-Camp Update

Where things are at as the Vikings start mini-camp Welcome to Justin Jefferson month as the Vikings celebrate their four-year, $140 million extension of the league’s best wide receiver.

WATCH Minnesota Vikings minicamp highlights

Catch all the highlights from the Minnesota Vikings' mandatory minicamp.

Vikings’ riskiest free agency move in 2024 NFL offseason

The Minnesota Vikings decided to change the direction and the face of the franchise during the 2024 NFL offseason. It is a move that has taken courage and has been applauded at several levels throughout the NFL.

Sam Darnold Shines at Vikings Minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings’ signed quarterback Sam Darnold during free agency this offseason in the hopes that he provides a smooth bridge transition to eventual starting rookie quarterback J.J.

Report: Minnesota Vikings Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Update After Mandatory Minicamp

A new report offered a blunt assessment of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as mandatory minicamp this week. The Vikings have an unusual schedule this offseason, where they will hold three voluntary practices for OTAs next week after mandatory minicamp this week.

Vikings UDFA rookie Dwight McGlothern raising eyebrows at minicamp?

Ivan Pace Jr.'s outstanding rookie season has brought increased attention to the Vikings' rookie undrafted free agent class this year. While much of that attention has been on UCLA edge rusher Gabriel Murphy, cornerback Dwight McGlothern is becoming the focus of the latest hype.

A Player to Watch in Every Position Group for the Vikings During Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their third year under the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. They’ve had a major impact on the culture and feel of this team, but this is the first year where the roster looks like it’s theirs.

Former Vikings Have Been Named Finalists for the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff football game at U.S.

Vikings: Sam Darnold taking nearly every first-team snap over J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings traded up one spot in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. It would appear, however, that they are in no rush to get him on the field as veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is seeing nearly every first-team reps through OTAs.

93 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 93

With 93 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 93, including John Randle and Kevin Williams.

State of the Vikings Secondary: New Formation Could be Here to Stay

Going into last season, the Vikings secondary was the most maligned unit on the roster. They featured aging former All-Pro safety Harrison Smith and a middle-market free agent signing at corner in Byron Murphy and not much else.

Can Will Reichard Slay The Vikings Kicker Curse?

Nov 11, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field.

Vikings preseason schedule finalized with three afternoon kickoffs

The National Football League has finalized the 2024 preseason schedule and it means three afternoon kickoffs for the Minnesota Vikings. Here's how the Vikings will roll with three Saturday preseason games.

Combatting the idea that Vikings are NFL's 'least improved team'

Are there more reasons to be concerned or excited about the 2024-25 Minnesota Vikings? If you ask Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano, it's the former as he picked the Vikings as the NFL's "least improved team this offseason." Manzano mentioned the obvious that replacing Kirk Cousins with Sam Darnold and rookie J.J.

Very Quietly, the Vikings’ Offseason Gets Past a Notable Date

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Think Vikings football is far off? It may be closer than you think. If I’m not mistaken, Dustin Baker has mentioned something similar in his discussion of the Vikings’ offseason on Vikings Territory.

There are four teams that reportedly asked about trading for Justin Jefferson

The San Francisco 49ers were among the teams that reportedly reached out to the Vikings about trading for Justin Jefferson before the star receiver put pen to paper on a record new deal Monday.

Minnesota Vikings score a win over the Giants and they haven't even played their Week 1 matchup yet

The Minnesota Vikings revealed their sleek, new Winter Warrior uniforms earlier in the week and man, are people going to be hyped when they don them for the first time on Monday, December 16 at U.S.

Justin Jefferson’s Surprising Hidden Benefit of Mammoth Minnesota Vikings Extension Revealed

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a colossal contract extension that will ensure he’ll be wearing a Vikings uniform for at least the next half-decade.

NFL analytics expert projects Minnesota Vikings 2024 win total

The 2024 season like a big renovation project for the Vikings, what with the loss of quarterback Kirk Cousins and sack master Danielle Hunter. They signed Sam Darnold, a one-time first rounder, as a potential replacement for Cousins.