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Minnesota Selects CB Khyree Jackson with 4th-Round Pick (108 overall)

THE VIKINGS ADD TO THEIR DEFENSE WITH FIRST SELECTION SINCE PICK 17.

April 27, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

DETROIT (KVRR)– The Minnesota Vikings made a huge splash on day one of the NFL Draft on Thursday. They traded up twice to select Michigan Quarterback J.J. McCarthy at No. 10 and Alabama Edge Dallas Turner at No. 17. In doing so, they traded several draft picks leaving them with just a single 4th-round pick, two 6th-round picks and two…

Vikings Trade up for Second First Round Selection; Select LB Dallas Turner

THE VIKINGS TRADED UP TO THE 17TH PICK TO SELECT DALLAS TURNER FROM ALABAMA.

April 25, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

DETROIT (KVRR)–After trading up one spot from 11 to 10 to select Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings traded back up to No. 17 to select Dallas Turner, a Linebacker from Alabama. Turner was widely expected to be a top-10 pick. He fell to 17 and Minnesota chose to trade up to select him. This past season at Alabama, Turner had…

THE PICK IS IN: Vikings Trade Up One Spot; Select QB J.J. McCarthy with No. 10 Pick

THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS SELECT QUARTERBACK J.J. MCCARTHY WITH 10TH OVERALL PICK IN 2024 NFL DRAFT.

April 25, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

DETROIT (KVRR)–Amid speculation that the Minnesota Vikings could trade up for a Quarterback, they did. However, it was not a huge jump. The Vikings traded their 11th overall pick, a 4th-round pick and a 5th-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for the 10th overall pick and pick No. 203. The Vikings used the No. 10 overall pick…

Former Vikings LB Chad Greenway: “Take best player available.”

FORMER VIKINGS LINEBACKER GIVES HIS TAKE ON WHAT THE VIKINGS SHOULD DO IN NFL DRAFT.

April 25, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Former Minnesota Vikings Linebacker, Chad Greenway, is in Fargo for the official kickoff event of the fourth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week. He could not escape the question that everyone Vikings fan is thinking prior to Thursday’s NFL Draft round one: What will the Vikings do? Greenway said, in part, “Everyone is talking about let’s jump up to…

Minnesota Vikings to announce Day 3 draft pick from Stonehenge

April 25, 2024

Aaron Walling,

(@UKVikings/X)WILTSHIRE, UK (KVRR) – The Minnesota Vikings United Kingdom social media account announced a Day 3 draft pick will be made from Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. “A first in the 5,000-year history of Stonehenge – an #NFLDraft pick!” from the account of @UKVikings. The NFL Draft starts on Thursday in Detroit. Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: ENGLAND, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, NFL…

Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson to be part of Netflix’s ‘RECEIVER’ documentary

March 19, 2024

Aaron Walling,

Courtesy of Netflix/NFLMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Netflix announced a new sports documentary coming out later this year called ‘RECEIVER’. Much like their ‘QUARTERBACK’ series last season, this will focus on receivers in the National Football League, including Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. Other receivers involved with the project include Davante Adams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Categories:…

Update: Kirk Cousins To Sign with Atlanta Falcons

Falcons Sign Cousins to 4-Year Deal

March 11, 2024

Site Staff,

ATLANTA (KVRR/AP) – Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartney announced on social media. Atlanta had a glaring need at quarterback after cycling through Tyler Heinicke and Desmond Ridder last season, and Cousins’ wife, Julie, grew…

Vikings Among Teams Hosting Games In London Next Season

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will both host a game in London next season and the Carolina Panthers will play in Germany as part of the NFL’s international swing.

January 12, 2024

Site Staff,

FILE – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins and the Vikings have entered another crossroad offseason revolving around the club’s still-undrawn roadmap at quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)LONDON (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Minnesota…

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club's still-uncertain plans at quarterback.

January 9, 2024

Site Staff,

FILE – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins and the Vikings have entered another crossroad offseason revolving around the club’s still-undrawn roadmap at quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered…

Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings

VIKINGS MISS PLAYOFFS AND FINISH THE SEASON 7-10.

January 7, 2024

KVRR Staff,

DETROIT (AP) — Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury, an ominous development for the NFC North champion Detroit Lions as they closed out the regular season with a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit (12-5) matched a franchise record for wins and will host a playoff game…