Everyone was waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings would do in the first round of the NFL Draft. And while they didn't make the blockbuster trade into the top-5 like many thought, they still made not one, but two first-round trades that landed what should be foundational pieces for the foreseeable future in Michigan quarterback J.J.
Mel Kiper has been in the NFL Draft game longer than Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been alive… and that’s not even me being hyperbolic.
The Minnesota Vikings wasted absolutely no time filling out the 90-man roster by signing 17 undrafted free agents after the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings watched as 16 veterans departed the organization this offseason, 14 came aboard, seven rookies were drafted, and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah added 17 undrafted free agents after the draft.
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said they paused contract talks with WR Justin Jefferson during the draft but intend to pick them back up. “We continue to have great dialogue with their representatives,” Adofo-Mensah said.
The Minnesota Vikings navigated Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s third draft over the last few days, leaving the event with seven new players and a slew of undrafted free agents.
The Vikings have a new franchise passer on the roster, and now that the 2024 draft is in the books, they can turn their focus back to an extension for perhaps the best wide receiver in the league.
The NFL Draft is over, but the undrafted free agent signing period can bring in some hidden gems if a team is diligent enough in finding them. For instance, Kurt Warner, Wes Welker, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Warren Moon, Antonio Gates, and many other great/Hall of Fame-caliber players were UDFAs.
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The Minnesota Vikings had all eyes on them in the 2024 NFL Draft. Known to be eyeing a potential trade-up for a quarterback, most expected a huge move.
The Minnesota Vikings have completed the 2024 NFL Draft, and inside the event, the club plotted a course for the future. Minnesota headlined the draft with a fancy 1st Round, trading twice and grabbing a franchise quarterback and cornerstone EDGE defender.
The Minnesota Vikings have been working on a contract extension with Justin Jefferson for years and that’s not even an exaggeration. In all reality, there’s no legitimate reason why it hasn’t been completed yet, which is why Justin Jefferson trade rumors continue to sprout up at every turn.
The 2024 NFL draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings acquired seven rookies during the three-day event. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and pass-rusher Dallas Turner, the two first-rounders, undoubtedly headline the draft class and have the talent to become franchise cornerstones for the purple team.
The 2024 NFL Draft may be over, but there's still plenty of work to be done when it comes to finding hidden gems in the undrafted free agent signing period.
The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up the 2024 NFL draft. They selected a total of seven players, but believe it or not, the work isn't done, quite yet.
The Minnesota Vikings entered the draft with many scheduled draft selections but also many needs. Most eyes were on the crucial quarterback position, and everyone expected the Vikings to trade up into the top range of the draft to select a passer, which would’ve cost both early picks.
Gretzky will probably understand why McCarthy had to delay their post-draft chat.
Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh talked about QB J.J. McCarthy as though he had just drafted the Michigan signal-caller.
The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, filling their need under center.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested that he pulled some shenanigans to bait the Minnesota Vikings into their draft-day trade on Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings entered the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft with a clear focus on bolstering their quarterback position. Following the departure of Kirk Cousins, it was evident that the Vikings were in the market for a new signal-caller, despite having signed Sam Darnold earlier in the offseason.
Following a strategic move earlier this year, where the Minnesota Vikings secured a second first-round pick through a trade with the Texans, speculation was rife that they would further leverage this advantage to climb up in the first round of the draft.
The Minnesota Vikings have now selected building blocks on both offense and defense in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
After wrapping up his college career with a 15-0 national championship-winning season with Michigan, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is headed across the Great Lakes for his NFL career.
While the idea of the Chargers trading Herbert seems a little outrageous to even consider given how good he is and how high his ceiling is, you can kind of understand why they took the chance.
With the 2024 NFL Draft creeping up, there’s still plenty of drama to unfold. And ESPN draft analyst Field Yates suspects it will get kicked off with a trade involving the Minnesota Vikings moving up into the Top 5.
With a mere five days until the NFL draft, The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a spot they haven’t been in for years. They desperately need a quarterback.
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