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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Minnesota Vikings announce special uniform matchups for 2025 season
The Minnesota Vikings announced that they will wear their two popular alternate uniforms in 2025 three times. They're hoping to find success in them once again after going 2-0 in alternate uniforms last year. The Vikings announced they will wear their Winter Warrior uniforms on Christmas Day against the Detroit Lions. Last year was the first time the Vikings used the Winter Warrior attire, a full white-out that included a white helmet. They defeated the Chicago Bears 30-12 in Week 15. They will wear their throwback uniforms in Week 2 when they face the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener on Sunday Night Football, and in Week 18 when they host the Green Bay Packers. Last year, the Vikings wore the throwback uniforms in a 34-7 dismantling of the Houston Texans in Week 3. Let's hope the Vikings find the same success in 2025 that they did in 2024 when changing up their uniforms. This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings announce special uniform matchups for 2025 season
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Vikings training camp Day 3 medical updates: Justin Jefferson becomes the focus
The Vikings roster has reported to Eden Prairie, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Minnesota, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Vikings, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Vikings Wire over the next couple of weeks. After day three, the spotlight is now firmly on Justin Jefferson as details emerge following him ending his Thursday practice early.
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Minnesota Vikings training camp Day 2 medical updates: Josh Metellus misses time
The Vikings roster has reported to Eden Prairie, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Minnesota, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Vikings, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Vikings Wire over the next couple of weeks. After day two, one starter on each side of the ball made news with injuries that had popped up during or before camp.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Minnesota Vikings training camp Day 1 medical updates: OL remains the focus
The Vikings roster has reported to Eden Prairie, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Minnesota, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Vikings, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Vikings Wire over the next couple of weeks. After day one, the stars on offense who are fighting their way back dominated the news cycle, though Kevin O'Connell and the players offered updates on most who were dealing with injuries.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings make splash by trading away a 2024 first-round pick
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings make splash by trading away a 2024 first-round pick We are now just 10 days away from the 2025 NFL Draft. Compared to most years, we have no idea what could happen for teams. While that brings excitement for fans, it makes the jobs of analysts a bit tougher, as well as tougher for teams having to make their selections. In our final mock draft Monday on Vikings Wire, we wanted to make a splash. Whether the Vikings could actually do it remains to be seen. We decided, though, that if the team didn't want to make a splash, we would make one for them. The Cincinnati Bengals have their All-Pro edge rusher Trewy Hendrickson unhappy at the moment. While they remain steadfast in not trading him, perhaps the Vikings could make an offer they would find hard to pass up. We did our best attempt at that and made selections with the remaining picks. Vikings trade for Bengals All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson Trade: Vikings send Dallas Turner and the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Bengals for Trey Hendrickson, as well as the 49th and 153rd overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft Dallas Turner, for whatever reason, could not earn the trust of coordinator Brian Flores to play meaningful snaps in 2024. Perhaps it had to do with the emergence of Pat Jones II, who left in free agency, as well as some others. Regardless, the Vikings have the cap space to make a splash, and they can do it by using their top draft pick and last year's first-round pick to get the All-Pro Trey Hendrickson. The idea of having Jonathan Greenard on one edge with Hendrickson on the other would be nightmare fuel for the NFL. Round 2, Pick 49: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State The Vikings lost Camryn Bynum in free agency to the Indianapolis Colts, so they need to replace his playmaking. Kevin Winston Jr. can do that with his instincts and ability to find the ball in the air or on the ground. He also has decent coverage skills to wrap it all up, so Brian Flores and his staff should appreciate his versatility. Round 3, Pick 97: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas Cameron Williams could have gone back to Texas and be in consideration of being the top tackle in 2026 with a good year of development under him. However, he declared for the draft, which means he will have to finish developing in the NFL. I think the Vikings are a perfect fit for the former Longhorn as a safety valve option for Brian O'Oneill, who will be 30 years old this year and has just two years left on his deal. If the Vikings decide not to extend their then 32-year-old right tackle, Williams will be fully developed and ready to take over and protect J.J. McCarthy opposite Christian Darrisaw. Round 5, Pick 139: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville Quincy Riley would be a fun depth piece for the Vikings cornerback class, with long-term potential for some upside. Riley plays big, uses his length to break up passes and stick with defenders while in man coverage. The former Louisville Cardinal has a chance to be a starter for the Vikings in a year or two with the right coaching and development. Round 5, Pick 153: Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska Ty Robinson is a massive interior defensive lineman for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who plays like the offensive linemen insulted his mother. Robinson has decent pass rush skills for his size, thanks to his hand usage to get leverage and rip away from blockers. I like Robinson as a rotational piece for the Vikings' defensive line. Round 6, Pick 187: Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia Dylan Fairchild is a security option for the Vikings as they seemingly give Blake Brandel one more year to show what he has for the team. He signed a two-year extension last offseason so if he struggles, the team isn't tied to him for any large amount of time or money. Fairchild is a good run blocker and decent in pass protection. I like him as a sit and wait option behind Brandel for this year or next.
