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Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Jaguars ate $7 million to facilitate Cam Robinson trade with Vikings

Robinson's cap hit with the Vikings is less than $2.6 million for the rest of this year.

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Jaguars ate $7 million to facilitate Cam Robinson trade with Vikings

Robinson's cap hit with the Vikings is less than $2.6 million for the rest of this year.

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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell throws a ball before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Vikings' KOC gives updates on Hockenson, Cashman, Risner ahead of Colts game

T.J. Hockenson is expected to be a full go on Sunday Night Football.

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) reacts to a catch being confirmed in favor of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter of a preseason matchup Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Will newcomer Cam Robinson start for Vikings at LT on Sunday night?

If all goes well, the assumption is that Robinson will make his Minnesota debut this week.

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and fullback C.J. Ham (right) look on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Kevin O'Connell knows Vikings' passing game needs to speed up a bit

Sam Darnold is playing well this season, but he's also holding onto the ball for a long time.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (2) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Vikings' Brian Asamoah II named as 'under-the-radar' trade candidate

Asamoah could be moved if a team is willing to part with a late-round pick.

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) walks off the field after being ejected for fighting with Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95), not shown, during the fourth quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars blanked the Carolina Panthers 26-0. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Matthew Coller: The good and bad that Cam Robinson brings to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings continue to use the trade market to bolster weaknesses on their roster. On Tuesday they traded for Jacksonville Jaguars veteran left tackle Cam Robinson.

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Matthew Coller: Brian Flores is preaching patience with rookie Dallas Turner

On Tuesday, defensive coordinator Brian Flores asked for patience when it comes to the development of the Vikings’ first-round pick.

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) enters the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sept. 23, 2024.

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Report: Vikings acquiring left tackle Cam Robinson from Jaguars

Minnesota has found its replacement for Christian Darrisaw.

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Julian Pearl sits on the bench during the second half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Baltimore on Aug. 9, 2024.

Roster Moves

Vikings sign tackle Julian Pearl to practice squad, release two others

Minnesota released Marcellus Johnson and Dallas Gant from its practice squad.

Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Blake Brandel (64) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

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Moving Blake Brandel to LT could be 'short-term' answer for Vikings

Does Minnesota have its replacement for Christian Darrisaw on the roster?

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Colts going with Joe Flacco over Anthony Richardson against Vikings

Big news Tuesday as a report from ESPN says the Indianapolis Colts will start Joe Flacco at quarterback while benching Anthony Richardson for the Sunday night showdown against the Vikings in Minneapolis.

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sidelines against the New York Jets in the second half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Brian Flores honing in on what's hurting Vikings' defense

Why has the Minnesota Vikings defense been torched in back-to-back losses to the Lions and Rams? Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has pointed to a number of reasons for the letdown.

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Vikings rookie Dallas Turner responds to reporter's questions about playing time

Dallas Turner was only in his second quarter of a regular-season NFL came when he came flying around the edge and jumped onto Giants quarterback Daniel Jones' back for his first career sack.

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) hugs head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Should the Vikings adjust trade deadline approach after losses?

The Vikings may wait until after Sunday’s game to see where they stand. At 5-2, they still look like one of the NFL’s best teams. If they lose to a sputtering Colts team with a struggling Year 2 quarterback, then the picture might look different.

Dalton Risner prepares to block against the Green Bay Packers during the 2023 season.

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Dalton Risner 'absolutely in the mix' as Vikings make O-line decision

Risner is part of the conversations at multiple spots, Kevin O'Connell said last week.

Nov 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (74) smells smelling salts as he and the Houston Texans waits for a call in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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3 left tackles coming off surgeries 'might make sense' for the Vikings

If the Vikings want to look outside for a starting left tackle, there are three solid ones in free agency. But all three are coming off of surgeries.

Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

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Jordan Addison clears up trade rumors stemming from 'Free 3' caption

Addison doesn't want to be traded. The Vikings' receiver has been saying "Free 3" for a long time.

Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) enters the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

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Jaguars' Cam Robinson might be Vikings' ideal Darrisaw replacement

Robinson is a proven starter and pending free agent on a bad team.

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Insider floats 6 pending free agents the Vikings could target in trades

The countdown to the NFL trade deadline is on and before the clock strikes 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Minnesota Vikings will be intensely monitored for action to improve a roster that started 5-0 before back-to-back losses to the Lions and Rams.

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs the ball from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jacob Hummel (35) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller's review: What went right, wrong in Vikings' loss to Rams?

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first “letdown” loss of the year to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Let’s take a closer look at what the numbers said about the game and what direction some of the trends are pointing…

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Which Vikings problems are concerning going forward?

When a team loses two games in a row, everyone becomes Sherlock Holmes when it comes to looking for problems. The difficult part is figuring out which issues are actually troublesome going forward and which are nitpicky overreaction.