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Vikings defenders, including Josh Metellus (44), Dallas Turner (15) and Ivan Pace Jr. (0).

These are the 10 most important Minnesota Vikings this season

Analyzing 10 players who are pivotal to Minnesota's success in 2024-25.

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These are the 10 most important Minnesota Vikings this season

Analyzing 10 players who are pivotal to Minnesota's success in 2024-25.

Vikings Training Camp

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Vikings 53-man roster preview: Locks, bubble players, and longshots

Let's look at the Vikings' 91-man roster and sort players into three different tiers.

Chuck Filiaga throws bags of popcorn into the stands during the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton ,Wis. Lori Fahrenholz for USA Today Network-Wisconsin

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Vikings sign former UFL offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga

Minnesota has added a familiar face to its offensive line room.

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine (6) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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'Confident' Lewis Cine isn't thinking about chances of making Vikings' roster

Cine looked excellent on Saturday. "I think that happens when I'm healthy."

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Matthew Coller: Amidst Tua controversy, Flores' defense looks ready to lead the way

The Dolphins QB made headlines but the Vikings' defense has had a near ideal training camp.

Vikings kicker Will Reichard at an offseason practice.

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Vikings training camp recap, Day 17: Will Reichard continues to shine

Reichard went 8 for 8 to wrap up practice, plus other notes from Tuesday's session.

Sep 12, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during a timeout during the second half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

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Brian Flores responds to Tua Tagovailoa comments: 'I wish him nothing but the best'

Flores said he's grown as a coach since his time in Miami and is genuinely happy for Tua's success.

Injuries

Injury updates on Vikings' T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison

Hockenson out until after the bye? Addison back for the opener for sure?

Trishton Jackson makes a touchdown catch against the Browns in a preseason game.

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Matthew Coller's 53-man Vikings roster prediction with 1 preseason game left

With two preseason games in the books we now have a good amount of information to work with in determining where the Vikings will go with their roster. So let’s take a shot at projecting the final 53….

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Kevin O'Connell talks Gilmore, Cine and Tua's comments on Brian Flores

Gilmore has arrived while Cine may finally be living up to the hype of being a first-round pick.

Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright (14) punts the ball during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Roster Moves

Vikings punter battle is decided; roster swap at wide receiver

Not only did the Minnesota Vikings make the Stephon Gilmore signing official on Monday, they also announced a trio of roster moves.

Oct 16, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports

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Matthew Coller: Reaction to the Vikings signing Stephon Gilmore

With only a few weeks left before opening day, the Minnesota Vikings have added a starting cornerback to the mix. On Sunday the Vikings signed veteran Stephon Gilmore to a reported one-year, $10 million contract with $7 million guaranteed.

Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson (8) runs from the line of scrimmage against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Game Day

5 things that stood out in the Vikings' preseason win over Browns

Five players trying to make the 53-man roster showed up in big ways Saturday in Cleveland.

Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) rolls out during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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Browns radio guy refutes claim that Vikings 'destroyed' Deshaun Watson

If you ask Purple Insider's Matthew Coller about two days of joint practices between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns, he'll tell you that it was a miserable 48 hours for both offenses as the defenses dominated.

A view from the end zone during joint practices between the Vikings and Browns.

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Coller from Cleveland: Receivers stand out, defense shines, a tough final drive

The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns should have held their joint practices in the mud at Municipal Stadium. Both days felt like old-school practices with a lot of jawing and competitive reps between the teams.

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Under pressure: Fate of Vikings in 2024 is on Sam Darnold's shoulders

Darnold, historically, hasn't handled physical pressure very well.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) scrambles against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

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Matthew Coller: Small sample, huge impression left by J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota can say with confidence that it has a franchise quarterback on the roster.

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison at an offseason practice.

Injuries

Vikings' Jordan Addison has ankle injury that isn't believed to be serious

Addison appears to have avoided a major injury. "I think he’s going to be OK."

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Vikings' Jordan Addison leaves practice with potentially serious leg injury

The hits just keep on coming for the Vikings in 2024.

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Undrafted Vikings OLB Bo Richter is a crazy athlete and a potential steal

Richter was one of the Vikings' most impressive players in the preseason opener.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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A Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection two weeks ahead of cutdown day

One preseason game is in the books, so it's a good time to take stock of the Vikings' roster.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy works during Minnesota's offseason OTAs on June 12, 2024.

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Injury expert on J.J. McCarthy: 'My suspicion is this is a small little flap tear'

An injury expert who specializes in the knee is optimistic that the 21-year-old rookie won't need the procedure that could end his season.

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Matthew Coller: McCarthy's surgery is a setback but shouldn't change Vikings' future outlook

His injury is also more of a bump in the development road rather than a total detour. McCarthy can still watch Darnold prepare, learn in meetings how to analyze game action and work with the coaches on other parts of his game while his knee recovers.

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'Amor fati': J.J. McCarthy says he'll back from injury in 'no time'

Was J.J. McCarthy struck by a bolt of faith when he suffered a torn meniscus in his first NFL game?

Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Teair Tart (93) leaves the field during the warmups against the Atlanta Falcons at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Rumors

Teair Tart released by Dolphins; Vikings were reportedly interested in April

Lo and behold, the Dolphins released Tart on Tuesday. He's now free to sign with any team and the Vikings still have a perceived weakness on the interior of the D-line. Is he a good fit and are the Vikings still interested in the 27-year-old?