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New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social We discuss Sam Darnold's options, which still include the Vikings, as well as free agency, coaching ladders, and a Honda CRV Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5HlW... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

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New Access Vikings podcast with @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social , breaking down the #Vikings’ decision not to tag Sam Darnold, and what’s next for the team at quarterback: youtu.be/bXke2XyeclI

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"Each formal interview is allotted 20 minutes counted down by an on-screen timer, the background of which changes from green to yellow to red as time winds down." @emleiker.bsky.social takes you inside the Vikings' suite at Lucas Oil Stadium www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Gophers QB Max Brosmer and WR Daniel Jackson both spoke at the Combine this morning. 📓 includes: — Brosmer’s No. 1 goal — WR/DB “chess” talk w/ Jackson — D-line 40-yard dash times

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The NFL players union asks guys to grade their own team every year so free agents can use it as a guide, of sorts, in making their choices. The Vikings, for the third straight year under Kevin O'Connell, got nearly straight A's. via @emleiker.bsky.social www.startribune.com/vikings-seco...

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New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social + @emleiker.bsky.social from the combine. Darnold, deja vu, Byron Murphy Jr., draft needs, Kirk Cousins, coaching moves, and more Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ORO...

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Forty-five prospects met formally with the Vikings from Monday to Thursday at the NFL Combine. Inside the suite at Lucas Oil Stadium where they did so, with details from the snack selection to what prospects see when they sit down.

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The 2025 NFLPA Team Report Cards were released this morning. This is the third year the report cards have been released. The Vikings finished second overall with almost all As across the board. They were also second in 2024 and were first in 2023. Dolphins are No. 1 this year.

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The Vikings have hired former Jets assistant Keith Carter as an assistant O-line coach, Kevin O’Connell told local media at the Combine. He’ll work alongside Chris Kuper and replaces Shaun Sarrett, who’s now with the Jaguars.

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🛬 Indianapolis Looking forward to my first Combine week! Have some fun things in store.

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Spun through the list of Combine attendees and put together a sampler of prospects at positions of need for the Vikings. Not exclusively top prospects. Some you may have seen already across mock drafts; others just piqued my interest. ⤵️

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On this week's Access Vikings podcast, @bengoessling.bsky.social and I discussed... 🏆 Super Bowl LIX takeaways 🔮 NFC's future 🔜 What's coming next for the Vikings Apple: https://buff.ly/4jQo1XD Spotify: https://buff.ly/4hY4C5e YouTube: https://buff.ly/4hHCKT5

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Fun look by @cassidyhett.bsky.social at some of Minnesota high school sports' biggest rivalries as submitted by Star Tribune readers. Whether you've lived here your whole life or just moved (like both of us), check it out: https://buff.ly/3CKXcTW

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The 2024 NFL season is over. Now what? The next key event on the NFL schedule is just a week away: The opening of the franchise tag window, which could be relevant for the Vikings' QB situation...

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Watching the GQ Bowl livestream as part of Super Bowl LIX week in NOLA. Mina Kimes and Victor Cruz are hosting. A few early hiccups, but I think it's a really cool addition to the festivities and is representative of the expanding reach sports has in all parts of culture.

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J.J. McCarthy "feeling fantastic," and says he's only asking for a "fair opportunity" with the Vikings. "When money gets involved, things get complicated and reps get skewed.." @emleiker.bsky.social recapped McCarthy's appearance on the Rich Eisen Show this week: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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ICYMI last night: The Jaguars hired Vikings asst. QB coach Grant Udinski as their OC. Udinski had 5 interviews this hiring cycle, including Jacksonville, and is certainly proving KOC's projection of "a pretty skyrocketed timeline" for his rise in the coaching ranks correct.

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The Jaguars have hired Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as their OC, the team just announced via release. Udinski, 28, interviewed for a handful of OC jobs this cycle. Just as it seemed the Vikings might hold on to their whole staff another season, a member KOC speaks highly of is out.

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During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show" Tuesday, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy shared where he's at in his injury recovery and how he's handling the uncertainty around who will be the Vikings' starting quarterback in 2025. “All I can ask for is a fair opportunity"

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New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social It's Super Bowl week! But we keep the Chiefs-Eagles talk to a minimum as we delve into Vikings QBs and take your questions Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0aPp... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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New Access Vikings podcast w/ @randball.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social • Brian Flores' head coaching options run dry • Vikings free agents and their place in the market • Lessons from this year's playoffs Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3pZZ...

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Sharing this here now that it’s the offseason and I’m hoping to be writing more non-work stuff again: I have a pop culture newsletter! And since it’s Oscar noms announcement day, and Challengers was snubbed, here’s what I wrote about the movie last May ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/youleikt...

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New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social Kevin O'Connell ends up where he wanted: with a new Vikings contract ... NFC North's 0-3 ... Flores ... Ben Johnson in CHI Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/07Hd... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

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Early story on the #Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreeing to a multi-year extension:

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Little surprise that Kevin O’Connell and Vikings ownership were able to work out a deal to extend the HC’s contract. While declining to speak directly about negotiations last week, he’d affirmed his desire to stay in Minnesota and his relationship with the Wilfs:

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The #Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multi-year extension.

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New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social Darnold? McCarthy? Jones? Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell say they're keeping 'good options' open at quarterback Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1WD1... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

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Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard had a simple plea postgame last night regarding the reversed call that nullified Blake Cashman’s second-quarter scoop-and-score. “To the NFL, everybody – [referees] just need consistency.” More: www.startribune.com/vikings-jona...

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Final: Rams 27, Vikings 9 Another brutal one for Sam Darnold and the Vikings offense. Justin Jefferson avoids the scrum at midfield but does greet a couple Rams players who came up to him where he lingered on the sideline for a moment.

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T.J. Hockenson made a 26-yard play here a moment ago to score the Vikings their first touchdown of the night. Two-point conversion failed; Jefferson was stopped shy of the end zone. Vikings, 9 Rams, 27 3Q | 4:20

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That drive felt like an eternity. Really it was 7 minutes, 23 seconds and ended with a 44-yard Rams field goal after Andrew Van Ginkel brought Stafford down for a 7-yard loss. That was the Vikings' first sack of the night. Vikings, 3 Rams, 27 3Q | 7:19

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Halftime. Rams lead, 24-3. Vikings defense had locked down the Rams after they allowed 10 points in the first quarter, but its own offense couldn't get in striking distance to score more than the field goal near the top of the quarter. Gave the Rams D points on a fumble, too.

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After a non-fumble a couple plays ago, a real fumble now on a Darnold sack, recovered and returned for a score by Rams rookie Jared Verse. Vikings, 3 Rams, 17 2Q | 4:35

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Vikings defense stops the Rams' drive even after Cashman's scoop-and-score is negated by the ruling of an incomplete pass (more of a frantic flick, I'd say) by Stafford on first down.

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Vikings opt to put points on the board on fourth-and-2 at the Rams' 16. Will Reichard clears a 34-yard field goal. Vikings, 3 Rams, 10 2Q | 14:17

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Rams settle for a field goal to cap their second drive after a 15-yard penalty and then an incomplete pass set them up for a third-and-long they couldn't convert. Vikings, 0 Rams, 10 1Q | 4:01

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On fourth-and-1, Vikings DL Jonathan Bullard was flagged for a neutral zone infraction. Rams scored the next snap with a short pass from Matthew Stafford to Kyren Williams. Vikings, 0 Rams, 7 1Q | 10:22

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It's a long way until game time, Vikings fans. Maybe spend a few minutes on our pregame video? Thanks to all the great questions plus @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0E...

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Recording a pregame #vikings mailbag video with at noon CT with @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social Get your questions in now, please! What's on your mind while we STILL have many agonizing hours until kickoff?

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The Vikings’ 2024 season, dating back to free agency last March and leading right up to tonight, has been filled with big — and often unexpected — moments. Take a spin through the ones that have shaped this season the most before tonight’s game: www.startribune.com/how-did-the-...

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Vikings notebook 📓 to wrap the practice week includes: — Daniel Jones on QB2 situation, what he’s learned in Minnesota & relationship with Darnold — Vikings’ wild-card injury report — A couple other brief notes www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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New Access Vikings podcast. Mailbag edition w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social You asked about Brian Flores' future, QBs Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, the O-line, silver linings, and more Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2aFM... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

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Justin Jefferson doesn’t have an NFL playoff win on his résumé. As the Vikings look to change that Monday night, a few big plays in big moments from the star WR would go a long way. “It’s definitely important to have those moments. It’s win or go home.” www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Justin Jefferson and Andrew DePaola earned first-team All-Pro honors, with Jefferson a unanimous selection. Andrew Van Ginkel was a second-team All-Pro pick.

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News: Vikings Ring of Honor member Jared Allen will join the ManningCast of Monday night's wild-card game between the Vikings and Rams. More ⤵️ www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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One of many elements for NFL to consider when deciding whether to move the game: local first responders and law enforcement officials that would be pulled out of support fighting the fires and other fallout to staff game. Usually about 100 in total + 2 full EMT crews + life support ambulances.

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Monday night’s wild-card game between the Vikings and Rams has officially been moved to Arizona as wildfires continue to affect the LA area.

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