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Minnesota Vikings

-- Jones/Mason = 1a/1b --
Tue Apr 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says RB Jordan Mason will complement RB Aaron Jones as a “1b” in the backfield. O’Connell emphasized that Jones excelled in “1a-1b backfield structure” and the team brought in Mason to complement Jones.

-- J.J. McCarthy Says He's 100% --
Wed Mar 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) said his knee is “fantastic.” “I mean, I would say I’m 100 percent,” McCarthy said. “But, just staying consistent with the rehab process, not wavering from that, staying disciplined with all the outside stuff, and making sure I’m not chopping too much wood and all that fun stuff.” McCarthy suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during Minnesota’s first preseason game, undergoing surgery to repair it, which kept him out for the rest of 2024.

-- J.J. McCarthy Not Named Starting QB --
Tue Mar 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy says the team has not told him he’ll be the starting quarterback in 2025. This news comes after last week when the team said they would not pursue QB Aaron Rodgers “at this time.” It's clear the team is still considering other options.

-- Vikings Meet with Monaray Baldwin --
Sun Mar 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports the Vikings met with Baylor WR Monaray Baldwin at the Big 12 Pro Day, a source said. Baldwin ran a 4.32 40 and averaged 17 yards per reception over the past three years.

-- Vikings Talking to Ryan Tannehill --
Fri Mar 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have had discussions with former Titans QB Ryan Tannehill about a potential deal. Talks are ongoing and nothing is imminent as of right now, sources

-- Vikings Sign Rondale Moore --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent WR Rondale Moore has signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Aaron Rodgers Could Still Retire --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports retirement remains an option for QB Aaron Rodgers. It appears he's locked into Minnesota as a landing spot, but the Vikings are not ready to commit at this point in the offseason.

-- J.J. McCarthy Going Nowhere --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have rejected trade offers for QB J.J. McCarthy.

-- Vikings Sign Tim Jones --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent WR Tim Jones.

-- Vikings to Sign Jeff Okudah --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings and CB Jeff Okudah have reached agreement on a one-year contract. The 26-year-old Okudah had multiple options, but chose to return to the NFC North, this time with the Vikings to play for DC Brian Flores.

-- Vikings Release Garrett Bradbury --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have released veteran C Garrett Bradbury.

-- Vikings Hosting Jeff Okudah --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports free-agent CB Jeff Okudah is visiting with the Vikings on Monday.

-- Vikings Acquire Jordan Mason --
Sat Mar 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have acquired RB Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in the trade and swap picks with the Vikings in this year's draft, sources said. San Francisco will receive pick No. 160 and Minnesota will get pick No. 187, sources said. Mason has also agreed to terms with the Vikings on a two-year deal with $7 million fully guaranteed and a maximum value of $12 million. It’s a base deal of $10.5 million with $7.23 million fully guaranteed at signing. He can make up to $1.5 million more in incentives and escalators.

-- Vikings or Retire for Aaron Rodgers? --
Sat Mar 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports if the Minnesota Vikings decide not to pursue QB Aaron Rodgers, he may decide to retire instead of signing with any other NFL team.

-- Vikings to Sign Eric Wilson --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with veteran free-agent LB Eric Wilson, who started 12 games last year for Packers, but began his career in Minnesota.

-- Vikings Seriously Eyeing Aaron Rodgers --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Minnesota Vikings are seriously discussing the possibility of signing QB Aaron Rodgers.

-- Vikings Hosting Rondale Moore --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent WR Rondale Moore is visiting today with the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Vikings Sign Justin Skule --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent OT Justin Skule to a one-year contract.

-- Adios Garrett Bradbury --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to release C Garrett Bradbury if they can’t trade him.

-- Harrison Smith Gets a Raise --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed S Harrison Smith to a one-year, $10.25 million restructured contract. His base deal has been increased by $1.255 million to $10.25 million. He can earn up to $14 million via playing time and performance incentives.

-- Vikings Sign Tavierre Thomas --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent CB Tavierre Thomas to a one-year contract.

-- Vikings Eyeing Aaron Rodgers --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Minnesota Vikings are still evaluating their options at quarterback, including the possibility of signing QB Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is intrigued by the idea of playing in Minnesota.

-- Vikings Sign Javon Hargrave --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent DT Javon Hargrave to two-year, $30 million contract.

-- Aaron Rodgers Waiting on the Vikings? --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers’ decision on which team to sign with is all about the situation and fit, not about money. Rodgers, 41, has had “great conversations” with the New York Giants, is still on the fence about signing with New York or the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers is seemingly hoping the Vikings will get involved (and I still think it’s possible that they will).

-- Vikings Need a Veteran QB --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports in less than 24 hours, the Vikings have lost QB Sam Darnold, QB Daniel Jones, and QB Nick Mullens to free agency. They now need a veteran quarterback. While there are plenty of options, only QB Aaron Rodgers and QB Russell Wilson are solid starting candidates. It will be interesting to see what they do. Minnesota currently has only two quarterbacks on the roster... 2024 first-rounder QB J.J. McCarthy and QB Brett Rypien.

-- Vikings Plan to Sign Javon Hargrave --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are closing in on a deal with two-time Pro Bowl DT Javon Hargrave and plan to sign him after his release from the 49ers is official Wednesday, sources say.

-- Vikings to Sign Will Fries --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free-agent OG Will Fries on a five-year, $88 million contract.

-- Vikings to Sign Jonathan Allen --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free-agent DT Jonathan Allen on a three-year, $60 million contract.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Byron Murphy --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings re-signed CB Byron Murphy to a three-year, $66 million contract.

-- Vikings Sign Ryan Kelly --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent C Ryan Kelly to a two-year, $18 million contract.

-- Vikings Sign One --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports the Vikings are signing free-agent S Bubba Bolden, after he worked out for the team on Friday, per source.

-- Vikings to Sign Isaiah Rodgers --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Isaiah Rodgers on a two-year, $15 million contract.

-- Vikings Hosting Jonathan Allen --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent DT Jonathan Allen is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings today.

-- Vikings Re-Sign One --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed P Ryan Wright to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Aaron Jones --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed RB Aaron Jones to a two-year, $20 million contract. The deal includes $13 million in guaranteed money.

-- J.J. McCarthy Set to be Cleared This Spring --
Sat Mar 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is expected to be cleared to practice this spring after missing his rookie season because of meniscus surgery. With QB Sam Darnold on the way out, McCarthy’s time could be coming sooner than later. But they still want to add a veteran, meaning QB Daniel Jones is a priority re-signing, if possible.

-- Aaron Rodgers Watch --
Sat Mar 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Aaron Rodgers lurks as free agency approaches, considering the Giants with the Vikings as a dark horse.

-- Sam Darnold OUT in Minny; Vikings Working to Re-Sign Daniel Jones --
Sat Mar 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Vikings, who are now focused on other options they’ve been pursuing in recent weeks, sources said. Those options include re-signing QB Daniel Jones, who is mulling multiple opportunities.

-- Vikings Still Working to Re-Sign Sam Darnold --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings continue to want impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold back, while also trying to build a team around him.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Theo Jackson --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed S Theo Jackson to a two-year, $12.615 million contract.

-- No Franchise Tag for Sam Darnold --
Tue Mar 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are not expected to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold by today’s deadline. All parties are working through options to potentially keep him in Minnesota. Darnold, who is set to hit free agency, has a situation best described as fluid.

-- Vikings Name Jordan Traylor --
Mon Mar 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have named Jordan Traylor Assistant Offensive Coordinator and Assistant QBs Coach.

-- Sam Darnold Watch --
Mon Mar 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the two likeliest landing spots for veteran free-agent QB Sam Darnold are believed to be the Raiders or the Giants. The Vikings also want Darnold back, but at their price.

-- Vikings RB Plans --
Mon Mar 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings want more of a by-committee approach even if they do re-sign veteran free-agent RB Aaron Jones. That likely means drafting a runningback in April.

-- No Tag for Sam Darnold --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings don’t anticipate using the franchise tag on free-agent QB Sam Darnold.

-- Vikings Name Keith Carter --
Tue Feb 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have named Keith Carter Assistant Offensive Line Coach.

-- Sam Darnold Watch --
Thu Feb 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings will most likely allow QB Sam Darnold test the free agent market next month.

-- Byron Murphy Postpones Contract Void Date --
Tue Feb 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports a league source says the Minnesota Vikings and CB Byron Murphy have agreed to push back the void date on his contract. Originally, the deal voided 23 days prior to the start of the league year. Now, it’s the day before the start of the league year, which means Murphy cannot be franchised (since that date is past the deadline for teams to use the franchise tag). Interestingly, they did NOT reach the same agreement with QB Sam Darnold, whose contract still voids 23 days before the start of the league year. If they don’t do a new deal with Darnold before the contract voids, then $5 million in remaining signing bonus proration would accelerate onto their 2025 salary cap as dead money for Sam Darnold. Upshot here: They still CAN franchise Darnold, but can’t franchise Murphy or RB Aaron Jones (who also pushed his void date back).

-- Aaron Jones & Vikings Agree to Postpone Void Date on Contract --
Sat Feb 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings and impending free-agent RB Aaron Jones agreed to move the void date on his contract from this Monday until the final day before free agency. If Jones had not been extended by Monday, the team would have taken on $3.2 million in dead money in 2025. This expands the window for Jones and Minnesota to continue to negotiate a new deal that would avoid that amount hitting the cap in full for 2025. It doesn’t guarantee a new deal will be reached, but it buys time for both sides if there is interest in hammering one out before free agency.

-- C.J. Ham Undergoes Ankle Surgery --
Wed Feb 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham (ankle) underwent a simple procedure, apparently on his right ankle.

-- Jordan Addison DUI Court Case Update --
Tue Feb 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison filed a continuance of his DUI case in Los Angeles County court this morning. He now has a pretrial hearing scheduled for March 12th.

-- Vikings Could Franchise Sam Darnold --
Mon Feb 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Sam Darnold could be a candidate for the franchise tag for the Minnesota Vikings if the two sides are not able to work out an agreement before the tag deadline.

-- J.J. McCarthy Rehab Update --
Sun Feb 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings believe QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) “will be ready to roll” for organized team activities in May.

-- Vikings Extend HC Kevin O'Connell --
Tue Jan 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed HC Kevin O'Connell to an unknown multi-year contract extension.

-- J.J. McCarthy Resumes On-Field Training --
Thu Jan 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) has resumed on-field training.

-- Daniel Jones Inactive Tonight --
Mon Jan 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings QB Daniel Jones is inactive tonight, making him the emergency 3rd QB. There is no change in the QBing depth chart. It’s still QB Nick Mullens as the primary backup to starting QB Sam Darnold.

-- Vikings Saturday Injury Update --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports Vikings LB Patrick Jones (knee) is OUT. DL Taki Taimani (ankle) and RB Cam Akers (illness) are questionable to play on Monday night.

-- Vikings Friday Injury Update - Jones Limited; Darnold Practices --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports Vikings RB Ty Chandler (illness) and LB Patrick Jones (knee) did not practice on Friday. RB Aaron Jones (quad) was limited. QB Sam Darnold (quad), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist), and DL Taki Taimani (ankle) fully practiced.

-- Vikings Thursday Injury Update - Jones Limited; Darnold Practices --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports Vikings LB Patrick Jones (knee) did not practice on Thursday. RB Aaron Jones (quad) was limited. QB Sam Darnold (quad), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist), and DL Taki Taimani (ankle) fully practiced.

-- Vikings Sign Daniel Jones; Release Brett Rypien --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Daniel Jones to the active roster and waived QB Brett Rypien.

-- Vikings Activate Ivan Pace --
Sat Dec 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated LB Ivan Pace (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Vikings Could Franchise Sam Darnold --
Sat Dec 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the Minnesota Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back in Minnesota for 2025. One way to do that is to franchise him. It’s pricey (more than $40 million), but it buys time. It would give QB J.J. McCarthy another year to develop from the bench, or at least set up a real competition.

-- Vikings Could Try to Re-Sign Sam Darnold --
Mon Dec 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have not ruled out offering QB Sam Darnold a contract for next season. Sources have said the team is “more open-minded about their 2025 plans than many realize” in regards to Darnold and the possibility of bringing him back.

-- Vikings Activate Will Reichard; Release Parker Romo --
Sat Dec 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated PK Will Reichard (quad) from injured reserve and released PK Parker Romo.

-- Jordan Addison Pleads Not Guilty to Two DUI Charges --
Tue Dec 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty today to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest near Los Angeles Airport, according to Superior Court of California online records. He now has a pre-trial conference hearing scheduled for Jan. 9th, 2025.

-- Vikings Sign Daniel Jones to Practice Squad --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Daniel Jones has sign with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, after having cleared waivers.

-- Vikings Make Player Moves --
Tue Nov 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed LB Jamin Davis and activated LB Gabe Murphy from injured reserve. In addition, LB Ivan Pace was placed on injured reserve.

-- Vikings Release Akayleb Evans --
Sat Nov 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports the Vikings have waived CB Akayleb Evans.

-- Vikings IR Will Reichard; Sign John Parker Romo --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed PK Will Reichard (quad) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games. The Vikings have signed free-agent PK John Parker Romo to replace him.

-- T.J. Hockenson Will Play This Week --
Fri Nov 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is off the injury report and will make his season debut Sunday night against the Colts.

-- Vikings Acquire Cam Robinson --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have acquired OT Cam Robinson and a conditional 2026 7th-round draft pick from the Jaguars in exchange for a conditional 2026 5th-round draft pick.

-- Vikings Release Myles Gaskin --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released RB Myles Gaskin.

-- Vikings Activate T.J. Hockenson; Will Play Next Week --
Fri Oct 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) from the reserve PUP list. He will play next week.

-- Vikings Release N'Keal Harry --
Mon Oct 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released WR N'Keal Harry.

-- Vikings Acquire Cam Akers --
Tue Oct 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have traded RB Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings. Houston gets a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick in exchange for Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick. It’s a reunion for Akers and Minnesota, which also traded for him last season.
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-- Vikings Extend Harrison Phillips --
Tue Sep 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran DT Harrison Phillips to a two-year contract extension worth up to $19 million with over $13 million guaranteed, per sources.

-- Vikings Make QB Moves --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Brett Rypien and waived QB Jaren Hall.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Two to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed veteran RB Myles Gaskin and TE Robert Tonyan to their practice squad.

-- Vikings Release Myles Gaskin --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released veteran RB Myles Gaskin.

-- T.J. Hockenson OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota is leaving TE T.J. Hockenson (torn ACL) on the Physically Unable to Perform List, which means he is ineligible to be active during the first four games of the season, per sources. Hockenson still is recovering from last season’s torn ACL, but is expected to return this season.

-- Vikings IR Dalton Risner; OUT 4+ Games --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed OL Dalton Risner (undisclosed) on injured reserve. He will be eligible to come back after four games.

-- Jaren Hall Injures Leg --
Sun Aug 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell acknowledged during the broadcast of Saturday’s preseason finale that QB Jaren Hall (leg) exited the game a leg problem. “He’s doing all right,” O’Connell said after Hall took a big hit that wasn’t flagged. “It’s one of those things where obviously big hits sometimes you never quite know. You’re clearly worried about, when you take a direct kind of launch shot to the head and neck area like that, first and foremost, the flag is one thing, but Jaren’s health would be what I ultimately care about. His head is fine, he is fine. He does have a little, you know, just a little leg kind of issue right now, kind of working through it over there.”

-- Vikings Sign Stephon Gilmore --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore to a one-year contract.

-- Vikings IR J.J. McCarthy --
Fri Aug 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed QB J.J. McCarthy (meniscus) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Jordan Addison Injury Update --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell confirms that WR Jordan Addison (ankle) avoided a major ankle injury. "I don't see him missing any extended time," he said.

-- Jordan Addison Injury Update --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Jordan Addison (ankle) injured his ankle. He is not likely to practice tomorrow. He is undergoing some tests, but thinks he’ll be OK.

-- Jordan Addison Carted Off the Field --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison went down in practice after he Leapt for a contested ball. He hobbled off with help of trainers, and was eventually carted off the field.

-- J.J. McCarthy Has Meniscus Repaired; Lost for the Season --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) underwent a full meniscus repair this morning and is lost for the 2024 season, sources said. The repair, done by Dr. Chris Larson at Twin Cities Orthopedics, gives McCarthy the best chance at a long, successful career.

-- J.J. McCarthy OUT Indefinitely --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is expected to be undergo knee surgery that will determine how much time he will be sidelined. McCarthy complained about knee soreness over the weekend, and underwent an MRI on Monday night. How extensive the surgery on J.J. McCarthy’s meniscus is will determine how long he will be sidelined, per sources.

-- J.J. McCarthy Sits Monday --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) missed practice Monday with knee soreness. McCarthy was held out of practice Monday as a precaution.

-- J.J. McCarthy Impresses in His NFL Debut --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy completed 11-of-17 passes for 188 yards, two scores, and one pick in Saturday’s preseason game against the Raiders. McCarthy overcame an early interception in this one to throw for 188 yards in roughly two full quarters of play. He completed four passes of 20-plus yards and threw two beautiful deep balls for scores, with the first coming on a 45-yard pass to WR Trishton Jackson. WR Trent Sherfield would later be on the receiving end of a 33-yard touchdown pass, which would be the last pass for McCarthy on a highly productive afternoon.

-- Vikings to Host Stephon Gilmore --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore is scheduled to meet with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

-- Vikings Acquire Nahshon Wright --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys acquired CB Andrew Booth from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for CB Nahshon Wright.

-- T.J. Hockenson Watch --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings believe they will have TE T.J. Hockenson (knee - PUP) back at some point during the first half of the season.

-- Sam Darnold Will Start This Week & Most Starters Will Play --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says QB Sam Darnold will get the first chance to show he deserves to be Minnesota’s first-string quarterback. Darnold will start the preseason opener at Las Vegas. Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy will follow, and QB Jaren Hall will finish the game. O’Connell also said the “majority” of players will play in Week 1 of the preseason.

-- Sam Darnold Will Start This Week --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have listed QB Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback for their first preseason game against the Raiders.

-- Jordan Addison Charged; Facing a 3-Game Suspension --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison has now been charged with two misdemeanors. Addison is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with blood-alcohol content in excess of the legal limit of .08 percent. He’s due in court for an arraignment on October 7. Under the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, Addison faces a suspension of three games.

-- T.J. Hockenson Rehab Update --
Sat Aug 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee - PUP), who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee last December, has been seen running forcefully during on-field rehabilitation workouts this summer. Although Hockenson remains on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, even HC Kevin O'Connell is getting excited. "Every time I see him working on the side field," O'Connell said Friday, "it becomes awfully tempting to corner [vice president of player health and performance] Tyler Williams somewhere in the building and demand answers on when we'll be able to start implementing him maybe off the PUP and get him a little bit of work. But where he's at, albeit very well ahead of maybe where some of the medical folks thought he would be, there is an injury there and a timeline exists and we're going to try to stay true to that while also giving him opportunities to push to maybe shrink that timeline a little bit." Hockenson can be activated at any point in camp, but will have to miss four games if he’s not taken off the PUP list before the cut to 53 players.

-- Justin Jefferson Being Cautious --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson missed seven games last season with a torn right hamstring. The Vikings have been deliberate about his work in training camp this summer. He had a day off Wednesday followed by a team off day Thursday before practicing Friday. “I’m so scared for it to happen again that I’ve been overly cautious about it, just trying to take care of my body in the right way, just trying to find new things that I can implement in my day-to-day life that can better help me throughout the season,” Jefferson said. “I’ve definitely been working on my hamstrings a little bit more, making sure that I’m injury-proof.”

-- Robert Tonyan Suffers Back Spasms --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings TE Robert Tonyan (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering back spasms during practice Wednesday.

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