The Minnesota Vikings are at a crossroads, which could lead to a franchise-altering move on the night of the NFL draft. Alex Kay of Bleacher Report on Tuesday, April 23 compiled a list of five players “likely to be traded” on the first night of the draft. Among them, he named Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. While head coach Kevin O’Connell joked that he sent flowers to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to sweeten the pot in a potential trade for New England’s No. 3 overall draft slot, the Pats could push to get superstar wideout Justin Jefferson back in addition to those r ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings have attempted to court the New England Patriots in a trade for the No. 3 pick going back as early as the Senior Bowl in February. However, the Patriots have only viewed the trade offers they’ve received as “laughable” and have yet to see a “serious” offer to their taste, just two days before the 2024 draft, MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported on April 23. “According to one source, the Patriots have fielded calls and trade offers for their first-round pick. However, the source indicated that those offers were ‘laughable’ and not close to getting the Patriots to move down,” D ..read more

It’s becoming a matter of not if, but how the Minnesota Vikings may be compensated for the Atlanta Falcons‘ alleged tampering in signing Kirk Cousins. After  ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that league sources believe the Falcons will face significant punishment as early as draft week, KFAN’s Paul Allen posed a potential pick swap that could be in consideration. On an April 22 airing of the #92Noon! radio show, Allen proposed that if the NFL is to send a strong message that tampering at the level of a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, a swap of the Falcons’ No. 8 pick for the Vikings’ No. 23 ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings will never get their starting QB back from the Atlanta Falcons, but they appear on the cusp of a different, lesser sort of retribution. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday, April 22 that the NFL is nearing the end of its investigation into the Falcons for allegedly tampering with former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins while he was a free agent, and that the punishment Atlanta faces could be significant. “The NFL’s investigation into alleged tampering charges against the Falcons for their involvement with then-free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins and the [Philadelphia ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings aren’t messing around, letting the draft process play out for them. They are actively trying to address their biggest question mark – quarterback – via trade and have their sights set on a particular target slot. “New England’s gonna listen to teams that call,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on the “Pat McAfee Show” on April 22. “The two teams in my mind that I have been able to ascertain that have been the most active calling up to No. 3 have been the Minnesota Vikings No. 1. And I think second, if we’re going to quantify it, is the New York Giants. “Those are the two teams t ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings already boast an impressive array of offensive playmakers. Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson headlines a group that includes fellow wideout Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, and newcomer Aaron Jones at running back. However, K.J. Osborn’s departure to the New England Patriots in free agency has left a void at the third wide receiver spot. The Vikings have Super Bowl champion Brandon Powell on hand. But the Vikings could look to add more size with Powell listed at 5-foot-8. The 2024 draft could provide a solid option flying under the radar. “Mercer ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings have confirmed the rumors that they’re interested in trading up for a QB in next week’s NFL draft, according to some of the rival teams they’ve been calling. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler appeared on a Sunday, April 21 edition of “SportsCenter” and reported that rival executives have informed him the Vikings have been actively seeking an opportunity to move up. Fowler added that the same two quarterbacks’ names have continued to emerge as Minnesota’s targets. “I’ve talked to multiple teams inside the top 10 who say the Vikings have been calling around,” Fowler said, per Joseph Zu ..read more

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson draws attention even out of football season. He was not at voluntary workouts this past week. But Jefferson did find his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves tilt against the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series of the Western Conference Finals. His attendance would have been enough to garner camera time on its own merit. But Jefferson’s jacket stole the show. “Justin Jefferson’s jacket is an art piece,” one fan wrote on April 20. Let's go @JJettas2 pic.twitter.com/FbEZ5EjQS6 — CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) April 20, 2024 Ano ..read more

If the Minnesota Vikings are going to spend multiple first-round picks to trade into the top five for a quarterback next week, they have to make sure they draft the right guy. Selecting the correct player from one of the most talented QB classes in recent memory is easier said than done and will require a complex process of of elimination limited by the draft pick Minnesota can ultimately acquire — likely no higher than No. 3 overall from the New England Patriots. Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report suggested on Saturday, April 20 that the Vikings stay away from reigning Heisman Trophy winner J ..read more

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot going for them regarding appealing to a quarterback. One of their biggest advantages is not going about their business like the Washington Commanders. Washington is under new ownership, management, and on-field leadership. They held a visit with several of the draft’s top quarterback prospects in attendance. The unorthodox method seems to have turned off one prospect’s camp which could be to the Vikings’ benefit. “There’s a lot of smoke here … that I’m currently trying to sort out right now,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said on “SportsCenter” on April 20. “I did talk ..read more