Kenny Pickett, after a breakout season at Pittsburgh, and Malik Willis, a rare and raw talent from Liberty, could rise to the top of what's considered a lackluster group.
Zach McCloud, 24, played off-ball linebacker and edge rusher for the Hurricanes, and the Vikings ponied up to sign the athletic defender as another pass-rushing option.
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' additions in the secondary in the NFL draft, as well as the passing of receivers to the Lions and Packers in the latest Access Vikings podcast.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Adofo-Mensa's pre-draft press conference, including their options at pick No. 12, whether they stay there and what positions they might value.
Few, if any, running backs are expected to be taken in the first round. Iowa State's Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook's brother James are among the top prospects.
Injury concerns and question marks about depth across the board make this a position the Vikings can't ignore despite adding linebackers in free agency.
How will new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah approach his first NFL draft for the Vikings? How will the Vikings use the 12th pick in the first round?
While there isn't a tight end likely to be drafted in the first round — as there's been in four of the past five years — the Vikings should have options for finding a back-up to Irv Smith Jr.
Za'Darius Smith can earn up to $47 million in his three-year deal. But if things don't work out, the Vikings will be on the hook for only a small fracture of that amount.
Will the Wilfs ever embrace a rebuild? Has the NFC become more wide open amid offseason moves? Which Vikings free agents could still re-sign? You had questions, we had some answers.
Bates, 25, started Buffalo's final five games last season at guard. He's a restricted free agent, meaning the Bills have the right to match offers from other teams.
Coach Kevin O'Connell is taking a one-week head start on the Vikings' offseason program, letting players voluntarily report April 11 instead of the two-week head start allowed for first-year head coaches.
The Vikings' new brain trust said a lot in Indianapolis, but what can be gleaned about top storylines from quarterback Kirk Cousins to defensive end Danielle Hunter?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's introduction, quarterback Kirk Cousins' future and more.
Receiver Justin Jefferson said he's pleased with having an offensive head coach in Rams coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who helps direct a potent passing attack in Los Angeles.
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