Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 24
Vikings Open 2024 Training Camp at TCO ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell met the media Monday afternoon for their first press conference of the team’s 2024 Training Camp at TCO Performance Center, and the mood was slightly somber.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 24
Did The Duke … Take the Vikings’ Last Spot? ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (4) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (4)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings have needed help at the cornerback position for some time now. They didn’t address the role beyond a fourth-round draft pick this offseason, and tragedy took Khyree Jackson out of the picture far too soon.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 24
Key Position Battles as Vikings Training Camp Opens ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (6) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (6)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Coaches usually enter training camp with almost all the starters set and only a few starting spots up for grabs. My favorite part of training camp was the battle for open starting roles.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / July 24
5 Key Issues for the 2024 Vikings ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Training camp is upon us, and things will start to ramp up as we head to the preseason and then the Minnesota Vikings’ first game of the 2024 season — a road game against the New York Giants.
Aaron Jones News/ The Daily Norseman / July 24
Vikes Views: How Many Yards is Aaron Jones Going For? ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Following up with yesterday’s RB2 discussion, I am curious about Aaron Jones’ expected productivity in his first year with the Minnesota Vikings. He’s coming off a good start of a career for some team to the East.
Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / July 24
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With training camp starting, the frequency of news coming from Eagan, Minnesota, increases drastically. On Tuesday, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made sure to add to the vibes of a new era of Vikings football with two moves that have generally been praised among the team’s fans.
Duke Shelley News/ Vikings Territory / July 23
Vikings Re-Sign Folk Hero ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Duke Shelley is back, and folks are excited about it. So is Shelley. The Minnesota Vikings re-signed Shelley on Tuesday, a folk hero of sorts after the veteran cornerback performed marvelously in the 2022 season.
Christian Darrisaw News/ Field Level Media / July 23
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.
Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / July 23
1 Vikings’ Rookie Predicted to Have a Big Season ![Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18) Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Minnesota Vikings have a couple of intriguing rookies for the 2024 season. All eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The championship-winning QB will have his work cut out for him, with veteran Sam Darnold also hoping to win the job.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Total Apex Sports / July 23
Minnesota Vikings Sign Star Offensive Tackle To $113 Million Extension
The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of a rebuild. After letting Kirk Cousins walk in free agency, the team is trying to build for the future. They took Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy in the first round, hoping he could be the answer at the position long term.
Sam Darnold News/ Vikings Territory / July 23
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Sam Darnold might work out for the Minnesota Vikings solely because Vikings history is on his side. Minnesota signed Darnold immediately after Kirk Cousins sprinted for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, and the veteran passer is on tap to start in 2024 as Minnesota’s QB1, barring a summer upset by rookie quarterback J.J.
Christian Darrisaw News/ Pro Football Rumors / July 23
Vikings agree to four-year extension with offensive standout
While he still has a few years before the extension kicks in, the new deal will vault him up the list of the league’s highest-paid players at his position.
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Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / July 23
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The Minnesota Vikings secondary still has question marks going into the 2024 NFL season. Brian Flores has a decent group to work with, but depth is a must.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Last Word On Sports / July 23
Vikings Offense Opens Camp in a Familiar Position
Due to the nature of short player primes and being a salary cap league, one of the hardest things for NFL teams to do is to maintain year-over-year continuity.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / July 23
ESPN Not Sold on the Minnesota Vikings for Next Three Seasons
The Minnesota Vikings have been very calculated this offseason. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has had to make some tough decisions that will likely alter the course of his tenure in Minnesota.
NaJee Thompson News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 23
Report: Vikings' special teams star NaJee Thompson could miss 'considerable' time
In a surprising roster move by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, special teams ace NaJee Thompson was played on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and the word from insiders is that he could miss significant time.
NFL News/ Last Word On Sports / July 23
Why the Vikings Shouldn’t Trade for Brandon Aiyuk
On Friday, July 12, at 11:36 at night, Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 23
Matthew Coller: A difficult juxtaposition in Vikings' camp-opening press conference
Monday was my eighth training camp-opening press conference covering the Minnesota Vikings. The only other time that there were long stretches of silence between questions was in 2018 when offensive line coach Tony Sparano passed away right before camp began.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / July 22
Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson. It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / July 22
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell updates starting QB battle
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy — as well as the team's other three signal-callers — reported to training camp on Monday. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to reporters about the ongoing starting quarterback battle.
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T.J. Hockenson News/ Pro Football Rumors / July 22
Vikings place T.J. Hockenson on PUP list
Hockenson saw his first full Vikings season cut short by ACL and MCL tears.
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Dallas Turner News/ Pro Football Rumors / July 21
Vikings finish up rookie signings by inking first-round linebacker
The Minnesota Vikings have signed their 2024 rookie class.
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Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / July 19
Vikings have unique timeline for starting J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold
While it appears that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell will allow rookie J.J. McCarthy to compete with veteran Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job this summer, O’Connell sounds ready to sit McCarthy through the fall.
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