MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Vikings and CB Stephon Gilmore agree to 1-year deal

THE DEAL PROVIDES DEPTH TO A VIKES CB ROOM THAT HAS DEALT WITH INJURIES DURING TRAINING CAMP.

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)–The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with injuries throughout training camp in their cornerback room. Sunday, the Vikings added some experience in their secondary. On Monday, August 12, Minnesota brought in veteran CB Stephon Gilmore for a visit, but the two sides did not agree to a contract, but evidently stayed in touch. According to ESPN sources, Minnesota and…

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss entire season

J.J. McCarthyBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. McCarthy had an operation on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus suffered at some point during his preseason debut last weekend against Las Vegas. The former Michigan standout had a solid training camp and had been expected to…

Former Bison Jabril Cox signs with Minnesota Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – Former NDSU Bison player, Jabril Cox, has signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings made the announcement on social media on Thursday. Cox is heading into the fourth season of his professional career. The linebacker spent the first two years with the Dallas Cowboys before playing last year with the Washington Commanders. In his career with…

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison arrested in California on suspicion of DUI

LOS ANGELES (AP/KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence, the second straight year he has found trouble behind the wheel right before the beginning of training camp. The Vikings said Monday they’re aware of the incident and gathering more information but had no further comment. According to the California…

Minnesota Vikings 4th round rookie Khyree Jackson dead after crash in Maryland

MARYLAND (KVRR) – According to the Dr. Henry A. Wise Athletic Dept. in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Khyree Jackson has died. Jackson was a fourth round pick for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings posted on X about the passing of Jackson in an overnight car crash. The athletic dept. acknowledged that two other former players,…

Vikings Finish OTAs: Darnold Named QB1; McCarthy Ready to Work

UPDATES FROM THE FINAL WEEK OF VIKINGS VOLUNTARY ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES.

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)–The Minnesota Vikings held their mandatory minicamp last week and wrapped up their voluntary Organized Team Activities this week. The biggest news out of OTA’s this week was the announcement that Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback entering training camp. Darnold, the number-3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets is entering his 7th year…

Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)ATLANTA (AP/KVRR) – The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner in free agency in March. The NFL also fined the team $250,000, while general manager Terry Fontenot has been…

Vikings unveil ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – After introducing the Classic uniform in 2023, the Minnesota Vikings today unveiled the Winter Warrior alternate uniform for the 2024 season and future years. Designed to be the “coldest uniform in the league” and inspired by Vikings fans’ reaction to the first Winter Whiteout theme game in 2022, the white uniform incorporates a matte, metallic gray pant stripe and…