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Once again, Vikings searching for quality and stability in a new kicker
After three functional but overall below average years with the Vikings, Greg Joseph signed with the Packers. The Vikings have proved they can do worse than Joseph, but they certainly can do better.
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NFL overhauls kickoff rules. Here's how they'll look.
The change, approved on a trial basis for 2024, comes after years of discussion over the future of the kickoff, as the NFL sought to reduce injury and increase excitement.
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Kicker Joseph leaves Vikings for Packers
The Vikings were ready to move on from kicker Greg Joseph, who will be part of a kicking competition in Green Bay.
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Vikings free agency tracker: Who is staying and who is going in 2024
The Vikings' plan in free agency hinged on whether quarterback Kirk Cousins decided to stay or go. He decided to go. Follow what happens next.
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Three things Brian Flores was looking for to evolve Vikings defense
When Kevin O'Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores met to discuss the Vikings' defense for 2024, they knew there were holes to fill in three areas.
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Inside Kevin O'Connell's plan for picking Vikings' next quarterback
Private workouts, public lunches and chats with star receiver Justin Jefferson are part of the head coach's process for choosing the Vikings' quarterback of the future.
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Vikings keeping Justin Jefferson in the loop on quarterback changes
The Vikings are once again trying to sign star receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension while bringing in someone new to throw him passes.
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What does 'going Van Ginkel' mean for Vikings?
Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, who has also played inside linebacker, had a bounce-back season for the Dolphins in 2023, and his former coach Brian Flores, now with the Vikings, came calling in free agency.
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Smith's restructured deal saves Vikings almost $12 million
The Vikings also reworked safety Harrison Smith's deal for 2025, while using void years with players such as quarterback Sam Darnold to give themselves additional salary cap space.
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Is Blake Cashman ready to lead the Vikings defense?
Blake Cashman, the former Eden Prairie and Gophers star, is the Vikings' answer to losing veteran Jordan Hicks. A review of Cashman's breakout 2023 season shows he might be ready to help fill those shoes.
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What are Vikings getting with new edge rusher Jonathan Greenard?
The Vikings prioritized Greenard in free agency to revamp their pass rush. One big question concerns his health.
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Podcast: Vikings positioned to make tenure-defining QB pick in NFL draft
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' crossroads at quarterback, where the team is hoping to make a franchise-altering selection in next month's NFL draft.
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Vikings add two more free-agent linebackers to restocked defense
The Vikings continued to build defensive depth and have now added seven players from other teams, including five linebackers.
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It's mock draft season. Here are 5 Vikings takeaways from a big one
The Vikings have created a sense of urgency and intrigue about next month's draft that's greater than in any year in recent memory because of how the early stages of free agency played out.
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Vikings, veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin agree to deal
Griffin, 28, has played for three teams in the last three seasons. In 2023, he was let go after two games by Houston and appeared in three games for Carolina.
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Star catcher: Jefferson featured in Netflix's 'Receiver' documentary
Justin Jefferson and four other NFL pass catchers will be part of the series scheduled to premiere this summer. It's similar to the series that featured former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins last year.
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Vikings sign former Rams defensive lineman Jonah Williams
He started 16 games for Los Angeles last season and previously spent one day with the Vikings in November 2021.
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Osborn, Mattison, Dobbs leaving Vikings for new teams
Receiver K.J. Osborn agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, running back Alexander Mattison is headed to the Raiders and quarterback Joshua Dobbs intends to sign with the 49ers.
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Why was it so important for Vikings to trade for another 1st-round pick?
The Vikings' swap with the Houston Texans for the No. 23 pick in next month's NFL draft seemed to come at a strange time last week. But really, the timing was vital.
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Souhan: Critical QB test for Vikings GM is fair and career-defining
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah now sits on the hottest seat in Minnesota sports, and that seat no longer features a safety belt.
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