Vikings Rumors & News

Total Pro Sports "The New York Jets are going all-in for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. After signing 39-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this off season, the Jets believe they have a small window of opportunity to win the franchises first Championship since winning Superbowl III..." June 08

CBS Sports "The Ezekiel Elliott era in Dallas came to a close this offseason when the Dallas Cowboys released the veteran, who had four years remaining on a massive six-year, $90 million extension he signed in 2019. Elliott was arguably the worst starting running back in the..." June 08

The Score "Pass-rusher Frank Clark is signing with the Denver Broncos, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider. Clark, 29, is signing a one-year contract worth up to $7.5 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $5.5 million..." June 08

Sportsbook Review "The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly planning to release longtime running back Dalvin Cook. While the transaction has yet to be made, NFL odds are already surfacing with potential landing spots for the four-time Pro Bowler. Here are our picks and predictions for Dalvin Cook's next..." June 08

Clutch Points "Following the Minnesota Vikings’ Dalvin Cook release, the four-time Pro Bowl running back will be looking for a new home. The Vikings no longer thought Cook was worth the money they were paying him with Alexander Mattison waiting in the wings, and decided to let..." June 08

Bleacher Report "Dalvin Cook's tenure with the Minnesota Vikings is drawing to a close, and teams flush with salary-cap space could have a straightforward solution to bolstering their backfield. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that the Vikings are expected to pursue trading..." June 08

Clutch Points "After several months, the saga surrounding the Minnesota Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook has finally come to an end. The Vikings released the star running back on Thursday morning, ending his time in Minnesota after six seasons. Now, Cook becomes one of the top players left on..." June 08

Pro Football Talk "Tyreek Hill broke the Dolphins’ single-season receiving yards record in his first season in Miami. His 119 catches were also a team record, and he went for 1,710 yards to break Mark Clayton’s 38-year-old team record for yards. Hill wants more this..." June 08

Clutch Points "Dalvin Cook's fate with the Minnesota Vikings was finally sealed on Thursday, as the team released the Pro Bowl running back after months of trade rumors. While the Vikings will reportedly attempt to find one last trade for Cook before releasing him, it's..." June 08

CBS Sports "After six seasons in Minnesota, star running back Dalvin Cook is leaving the Vikings. It's not for a lack of production -- the Pro Bowler has topped 1,100 rushing yards in four straight seasons -- but rather a steep price tag, with the team saving at least $9 million in 2023..." June 08

Bleacher Report "Thanks to the salary cap, NFL general managers must engage in a tough balancing act to field a competitive roster. Stack too many highly paid stars in the lineup and glaring holes will appear due to an inability to spend at other positions. Fail to pay a premium for elite talents and you..." June 08

Clutch Points "The Minnesota Vikings finally decided to part ways with Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. As such, he enters free agency as easily the biggest name available and has already been linked to a number of teams, including the Miami Dolphins and Denver..." June 08

The Score "Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles is confident that quarterback Russell Wilson will bounce back and prove doubters wrong in 2023. "Just because a guy has one rough season, that doesn't dictate the type of guy he is," Bolles said of Wilson on Thursday,..." June 08

The Phinsider "After months of speculation, the Minnesota Vikings are releasing running back Dalvin Cook, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The move is not a surprise, given the rumors of a split between Minnesota and their 2017 second-round pick, and follows months..." June 08

Mile High Report "Adam Schefter has several updates on the Dalvin Cook front. First, he is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings have informed him that he will be released. Second, he says both the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins are expected to pursue the star running back..." June 08

ESPN "In truth, the post-Dalvin Cook era has been taking shape for months at Minnesota Vikings headquarters. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been speaking in neutral terms about Cook's future since the combine in February. He had repeatedly declined to confirm that..." June 08

Clutch Points "While Sam Howell seemed like the Washington Commanders starting quarterback all offseason, Ron Rivera's recent Jacoby Brissett comments muddied up the picture. However, Rivera has clarified his position on the Commanders QB1 situation, putting Howell back..." June 08

The Athletic "Nearly half of the NFL’s teams made changes at offensive play-caller this offseason, creating pressing questions for each new hire. But high turnover wasn’t restricted to just the offensive side of the ball. Eleven teams also have new defensive play-callers in..." June 08

The Score "The Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with running back Dalvin Cook, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Cook made his fourth Pro Bowl after running for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games with the Vikings last season. He also caught 39 passes for 295 yards..." June 08

Bleacher Report "Here's a news flash—the NFL is a quarterback-driven league. I know. You're stunned. Just about every year, a team mortgages its future to trade up for a quarterback. The Carolina Panthers did it this year, moving up to select Alabama's Bryce Young. Ohio..." June 08

ESPN " The Carolina Panthers have elevated rookie Bryce Young to the No. 1 quarterback spot, a move coach Frank Reich said on Thursday is "the next step'' in the top pick of the draft becoming the Week 1 starter. While Young, as planned, had gotten more..." June 08

Heavy "The Buffalo Bills have made a number of key additions on offense this offseason, but quarterback Josh Allen would be in favor of one more big move. Allen spoke out on the team’s future on June 7, the day the Madden football franchise revealed that he would be featured..." June 08

CBS Sports "When a second-round pick signs his rookie contract, it's not usually big news, but Seattle's Derick Hall is making headlines this week after signing an unprecedented deal with the Seahawks.  The former Auburn star, who was selected with the 37th overall..." June 08

Pro Football Talk "Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made a significant jump from 2021 to 2022 to help the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII. A year ago at this time, head coach Nick Sirianni noted the improvement he’d seen from Hurts throughout the offseason program. On Thursday, Sirianni said..." June 08

Total Pro Sports "There was some rumored beef between Tom Brady and Bruce Arians once upon a time, and it seems it has not been settled. Former Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians may have thrown shade at Tom Brady in his praise of Baker..." June 08

Pro Football Rumors "The Rams had made a recent habit of takings swings on wide receivers in recent offseasons. From the Brandin Cooks trade to the second-round picks of Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell to the Allen Robinson signing, Los Angeles has continually made big moves to..." June 08

CBS Sports "The NFC isn't as strong as the AFC these days, yet there's plenty of opportunities for teams to emerge as Super Bowl contenders thanks to the lack of true threats in the conference. The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending NFC champions and have another loaded..." June 08

The Athletic "As a way of working around not receiving any compensatory picks over the past several years, Bills general manager Brandon Beane has taken advantage of the August trade market before final cuts. Although Buffalo isn’t acquiring substantial picks in return, it’s gotten..." June 08

Bleacher Report "The NFL solicited the services of Tom Brady to help educate players about the league's gambling policy, according to Mike Klis of 9News. Klis reported Brady gives an introduction to an educational video provided to all 32 teams: "In his video message,..." June 08

Pro Football Talk "The NFL and NFL Players Association approved a new helmet this offseason that helmet maker Vicis designed specifically to protect quarterbacks from the kinds of injuries they suffer when their heads hit the ground. Unsurprisingly, Tua Tagovailoa is..." June 08

The Score "Aaron Rodgers is already having a big impact on his new teammates. New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas told reporters earlier this week that there's been a noticeable change in the atmosphere at the team's headquarters since Rodgers arrived. "The room..." June 08

ESPN "Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was not on the field for Wednesday's offseason workout amid an NFL investigation into his gambling activities. Rodgers is the subject of a league investigation into possible violations of the league's gambling policy, including..." June 08

Total Pro Sports "Aileen Hnatiuk is going back home. Sports reporter Aileen Hnatiuk went insanely viral earlier this year just by posting a single selfie in front of the New Orleans Saints facility at the conclusion of their 2022 season. Nothing else needed to be said because she is..." June 08

Egotastic Sports "Defensive end Isaac Christopher Rochell, who was drafted in 2017 in the seventh round and who has played for the Chargers, Colts, the Browns and as of December 2022, he's been with the Las Vegas Raiders. He is married to WAG Allison Kucharczyk, now Allison Rochell, who he met when..." June 08

CBS Sports "When Chase Claypool arrived in Chicago via trade last season, the Bears desperately needed help at wide receiver. The only real threats in the passing game at the time were Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet.  Claypool was acquired for a..." June 08

Pro Football Talk "Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson showed up to Halas Hall this week for the first time this offseason. He has skipped the voluntary workouts but said Wednesday it had nothing to do with his desire for a contract extension. “Not even close,” Johnson said, via Chris..." June 08

Total Pro Sports "Troy Aikman is moving on from his wife, and he announced it in a crazy way. The legendary quarterback and broadcaster has a new woman in his life and we know this from pictures posted to social media. (NY Post) NFL great Troy Aikman has posted a series of steamy with a..." June 08

Pride Of Detroit "Jonah Jackson has been one of the most unheralded players among the Detroit Lions offensive line. Although the left guard has made a Pro Bowl, he tends to play fourth fiddle on a stacked offensive line featuring first-round picks Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow and Penei..." June 08

The Athletic "This was inevitable. This was inevitable in a world where you can’t go five minutes without seeing JB Smoove chopping it up with the Manning clan in another Caesars Sportsbook TV advertisement. Sports wagering is prevalent in today’s society. Actually, it has always been..." June 08

Total Pro Sports "In 2019 while catching passes from future hall-of-famer Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas set the NFL single season record with 149 receptions, a record he still holds to this day. In the three seasons since, the often injured Thomas has..." June 08

Bleacher Report "There are several players carrying the weight of great expectations into the 2023 NFL season who aren't likely to reach that high bar. Whether they came over in a marquee trade, were a blockbuster free-agent signing or a lofty draft selection, a few talents stand out from the..." June 07

Total Pro Sports "With Dalvin Cook likely to leave the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, a new team has emerged as a favorite in the race for the star running back. Odds from Bookies.com have the Chicago Bears favored as the player’s next landing spot should he..." June 07

ProSportsDaily "First off, congratulations to Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen for being named the cover athlete for the Madden 24 video game. Now that’s out of the way, I’m about to piss off Bills fans for preparing them for the worst. I wouldn’t blame you if you’ve already decided not to..." June 07

Bleacher Report "As the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Chase Young looked destined for a productive career with yearly accolades that would elevate his status among the league's top pass-rushers. Unfortunately, he's battled injuries, and is now subject to trade speculation. Recently, The..." June 07

CBS Sports "Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah called a Justin Jefferson contract extension a high priority during his NFL Combine press conference at the end of February. With the Vikings completing the signing of their draft class, a new deal for Jefferson should move to..." June 07

Bleacher Report "Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is likely going to be one of the next players to reset the quarterback market with a massive deal, alongside the Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert. When that extension happens is another question entirely, however. As Ian..." June 07

CBS Sports "The Minnesota Vikings have a player several teams are reportedly interested in. Rumors have swirled around Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook this offseason, but now another Vikings Pro Bowler is garnering attention. Per NFL Media, teams have called the Vikings..." June 07

Pro Football Talk "Titans head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed a Wednesday report that receiver DeAndre Hopkins will take a free-agent visit with the club. “The first thing is we want players that want to be here,” Vrabel said, via Jim Wyatt of the team’s website...." June 07

Clutch Points "As fans eagerly await the announcement of this year's Hard Knocks team, the team's eligible to appear on the show aren't nearly as enthusiastic. With the parameters that the NFL placed upon which team(s) are available to get chosen to appear on the hit HBO series, it..." June 07

Clutch Points "With the Arizona Cardinals releasing star wideout DeAndre Hopkins on May 26, teams around the league found themselves scrambling around, trying to find ways to add the productive pass-catcher as a free agent. Subsequently, the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City..." June 07