Dustin Baker

Sioux Falls

Writer at FanSided

Writer. Editor of @vikingterritory | YouTube Stuff = @vikesnow

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Articles

Vikings Rumors: Adam Thielen Sadness, Daniel Jones, New Roster Battle

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

We started the weekend of the Minnesota Vikings rumor mill with three times, which can be read here. VikingsTerritory tracks and uplifts all purple rumors from the week, a straightforward process as the hearsay doesn’t take days off. So, this is the second edition of the purple rumor mill for the week. Adam Thielen said to The Athletic’s Joe Person recently about the upcoming season as his last: “It could be, yeah.
Bold Summer Predictions for the Vikings

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

Summer is mere weeks away, and that portion of the calendar will feature organized team activities for the Minnesota Vikings and training camp seven weeks later. Before you know it, Vikings operations will totally heat up, and Week 1 will be upon the masses. And per our annual tradition, we asked VikingsTerritory writers to provide one bold prediction apiece for the summer regarding the purple team. Here’s what they said.
The Mount Rushmore of the Vikings Offseason | 2025

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

Our annual tradition, each May we reveal the “Mount Rushmore of the Minnesota Vikings offseason,” highlighting the four monumental events that shaped January through May. This particular offseason for Minnesota was busy, featuring contract extensions, an obscene spending spree in free agency, and a pretty nifty draft. Therefore, with most of the transactions complete, this is the Mt. Rushmore of the Vikings offseason.
How the Vikings Can Spend Their $16M Cap Space

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

The Minnesota Vikings spent heavily in free agency two months ago, adding newcomers Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Isaiah Rodgers, among others. And the club still has some leftover cash to spend on free agents if general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah determines the roster needs a bit more oomph. So, here’s how the Vikings might spend their $16 million in cap space, with the free agents listed alphabetically.
Packers Fans Outraged by Vikings Rumor

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

There’s always something to complain about, and Green Bay Packers-themed media and fans have found the latest item. This time, they’re upset that the Minnesota Vikings may play back-to-back games overseas this autumn, claiming it provides an unfair advantage. One might toss this one into the “you can’t make it up” category.
Vikings Candidates for the "Next Ivan Pace"

4 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

In 2023, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah yanked Cincinnati linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. off the undrafted free-agent wire, and the rest became history rather quickly. Pace Jr. personally predicted that he would be a stud. Within four months, he was correct, and fans have learned to wait in anticipation for the next example from undrafted free agency. So, these are the 2025 examples, men who could turn into “the next Ivan Pace Jr.”They’re listed alphabetically.
We Have Rim-Rattling Trade Ideas for the Vikings

5 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

The Minnesota Vikings have already wheeled and dealed this offseason, adding running back Jordan Mason and quarterback Sam Howell via trade. But there’s still time for more deals, and the Vikings have more draft capital to work with via trade in 2026 and 2027 than in 2025. So, while general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may or may not pull off more swaps this summer, consider these five rim-rattling proposals for the Vikings this summer. Trade target players are listed alphabetically.
Vikings Rumors: Jalen Nailor Trade, Schedule Bombshell, Shaquill Griffin

5 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

The Minnesota Vikings rumor mill has taken on new shape in recent weeks, evolving from draft chatter to free agency and trade theories. It’s the nature of the beast after the NFL draft, and the Vikings have less than three months before training camp, when the party really gets cracking. We track purple rumors every weekend for the masses, and here’s the latest batch. Minnesota drafted Maryland’s Tai Felton in Round 3 last month, and for some, that means wide receiver Jalen Nailor is expendable.
Top Vikings Rumor Hits Boiling Point

5 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

The rumors about the Minnesota Vikings’ travel overseas in 2025 may be correct. The NFL will formally release the 2025 regular season schedule on May 14th, but credibly sourcing hasn’t been shy in suggesting two games across the pond for the purple team. And with the release five days away, it feels increasingly likely that Minnesota will play back-to-back games in Dublin, Ireland, and London, England.
Report: Vikings Ink 4 Players to Deals

6 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Dustin Baker

Minnesota Vikings’ minicamp kicks off Friday in Eagan, another step in an offseason that most fans have fully approved. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah welcomed about 25 rookies to the franchise via the NFL draft and undrafted free agency two weeks ago, and now’s the time for those men to arrive on the scene.