Analysis: Super Bowl GMs show just how off-target Vikings were in hiring Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Seahawks GM John Schneider and Patriots front office head Eliot Wolf are 24/7 gridiron grinders and football lifers.
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Two former Eden Prairie assistants on opposite sides for Super Bowl LX
Patriots receivers coach Todd Downing coached EP freshmen in 1999 and 2000, and Seahawks director of football research Brian Eayrs held a similar role in 2002.
February 7, 2026
Souhan: Why you should root for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL
Every Minnesotan should be cheering on Seattle’s Sam Darnold and Leslie Frazier and against the Patriots and Stefon Diggs.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanFebruary 7, 2026
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.
February 6, 2026
Scoggins: Snapshots from Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s journey from Holy Angels to Hall of Fame
The wide receiver took pride in his craft but was also deeply involved in charity work during his lengthy NFL career.
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsFebruary 6, 2026
Minneapolis native Fitzgerald elected to Hall of Fame on first ballot
The one-time Vikings ballboy and former Holy Angels wide receiver is second in NFL history in receptions and receiving yards in a career.
February 6, 2026
Vikings’ Kevin Williams falls quickly in first swing as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Hall voters had long discussions about each candidate, but Williams faced long odds to get in. Next year won’t be easier.
February 6, 2026
Vikings hire Matt Thomas to help front office manage NFL salary cap
With Rob Brzezinski running the Vikings’ free agency and draft strategy, Matt Thomas is getting support in his former job, overseeing the cap.
February 5, 2026
Rob Brzezinski, Vikings’ longtime salary cap wizard, steps into spotlight to lead front office
Brzezinski, who has been with the team since 1999, will take over for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah during the club’s GM search.
February 4, 2026
Vikings fullback C.J. Ham announces retirement after 10 NFL seasons
C.J. Ham, the 32-year-old Duluth native, retires with a reputation as a hard-hitting fullback who cares about people.
February 4, 2026
RandBall: The Vikings’ narrative has undergone a dramatic change
Think about what we thought about the Vikings just a year ago.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 3, 2026
Packers add former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is joining the Green Bay Packers' staff as defensive coordinator.
February 2, 2026
RandBall: We’ll find out how Kevin O’Connell really feels about J.J. McCarthy
We don’t know exactly how the 2024 draft discussions played out for the Vikings. We do know the GM who picked J.J. McCarthy is no longer here.AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 2, 2026
