Put another way, let’s say the Vikings had a top-10 grade on a defensive lineman, a position Spielman on Tuesday called one of the deepest in the draft. If that player slipped to the second half of the first round Thursday night, he’d be an intriguing option for Minnesota.
But if the Vikings...
Welcome to Draft Day.
The first round of the annual event will begin at 7 tonight (CT) in Nashville.
The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party will coincide with the opening night. It is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. on at U.S. Bank Stadium and will feature live coverage of the draft by “Voice of...
The following is excerpted from Robison’s letter:
It has taken me a few months to get to the point where I can write down the words I want to say to my Minnesota family.
My journey in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (11,842 to be exact) started with one single opportunity.
To the Minnesota...
Eagan, Minn. (April 24, 2019) – Former DE Brian Robison has announced his retirement from the NFL after signing a one-day contract on Wednesday, April 24, with the Minnesota Vikings in order to officially retire a member of the organization.
Robison, who is tied for ninth place in club history...
Another name that popped up twice for the Vikings was Oklahoma’s Cody Ford, who moved from guard to right tackle for the 2018 campaign.
Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, now with NFL Network, is expecting the Vikings to add an offensive lineman to help protect Kirk Cousins, as does ESPN’s...
Summary: After redshirting in 2014, Risner started 13 games at center in 2015 and earned Freshman All-America honors before moving to right tackle the following season.
In 2016, Risner helped the Wildcats average a school-record 5.27 yards per carry and rank third in program history in total...
Welcome to draft week, Vikings fans!
We're two days away from the 2019 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night at 7 p.m. (CT) from Nashville.
Join Vikings.com Team Reporter Eric Smith for a Vikings Live Chat today at 1 p.m. (CT) to discuss what moves Minnesota could make in the next few days...
There’s just two days to go until the first 32 players of the 2019 NFL Draft class are named.
The first round of the annual event will begin at 7 p.m. (CT) on Thursday in Nashville.
The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party will coincide with the opening night. It is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. on...
Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman rarely shies away from the fact that he likes to work with at least 10 picks each year in the draft.
Minnesota currently has eight total selections, beginning with the 18th overall pick, meaning Spielman would have to pull off a trade or two to reach his...
Mahomes, who also had seven games with at least four touchdown passes, led the league’s top offense in 2018. Kansas City paced the NFL in both points per game (35.3) and yards per game (425.6).
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer’s defense has been impressive in its own right, as the unit has...
Minnesota will have a 44-day span with just one home game, but it won’t have to be on the road for more than two consecutive weeks at any point.
Michael Rand of the Star Tribune noted that the 16-game slate was finalized out of “about 60 trillion schedule combinations” once the order of...
The NFL unveiled its 2019 regular season schedule on Wednesday night, an annual event that always inspires conversation and projection. Here are six observations from the Vikings 2019 regular-season schedule.
1. Home is where the season begins … and ends
For the third consecutive season, the...
We’re fast approaching the 2019 NFL Draft.
The first round of the annual event will begin at 7 p.m. (CT) on April 25 in Nashville.
The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party will coincide with the opening night. It is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. on April 25 at U.S. Bank Stadium and will feature...
Vikings vs. Raiders by @Eric_L_Smith
Noon | Sunday, Sept. 22 | U.S. Bank Stadium
Series results
Vikings W-L: 5-10 (includes 0-1 in postseason)
Home: 3-4; Away: 2-5; Neutral: 0-1
Last time in regular season: Vikings defeated Raiders 30-14 on Nov. 15, 2015, in Oakland
Last time in...
Cronin wrote:
After missing the playoffs in 2018, the Vikings' path to the postseason includes a manageable slate of home games, despite only two-back-to-back games at U.S. Bank Stadium at the end of the season. There's a brutal stretch on the road, including all four of their away games in...
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco
April 8, 2019
The predicted pick: Cody Ford, T/G, Oklahoma
Ford played tackle in college, but could also slide inside to guard. His versatility would make him attractive to a team that needs line help.
Click here for Prisco’s full mock draft.
CBS Sports’ Will...
EAGAN, Minn. — The kid from Detroit Lakes isn’t going anywhere, and he couldn’t be happier.
A day after officially signing a multi-year contract extension, Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen met with the Twin Cities media Tuesday to discuss his new deal.
“Obviously, money is good and...
A few moments before Kendricks recalled his story with glee, Smith had stepped to the podium to field questions.
When the topic came to Barr, the All-Pro safety became emotional when talking about his locker mate at the team facility.
“I was pretty pumped about it,” Smith began before...