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Janik Eckardt

Sports Writer at Vikings Territory

Writer and editor. @Vikingterritory @PurplePTSD All we need is 5 touchdowns. #skol

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  • Vikings UDFA Earns Tap on Helmet from Kevin O'Connell

    5 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

    The Minnesota Vikings took the field in front of reporters on Friday. It was part of the annual rookie minicamp when all the rookies, from undrafted guys to first-rounders, compete with one another. The most notable names on the field, of course, were top draftees Donovan Jackson and Tai Felton, but it might be even more important for the undrafted players to show their skill set in front of the coaches. Utah’s corner Zemaiah Vaughn showed some promise on the first practice day.

  • Vikings Need to Hurry If They Want the Reunion

    5 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

    The Minnesota Vikings were in a scary situation as the top four cornerbacks became unrestricted free agents in March. Byron Murphy Jr., who made his Pro Bowl debut after his strong 2024 campaign, was re-signed to a lucrative deal. Fellow corners Shaq Griffin, Stephon Gilmore, and Fabian Moreau all departed. However, they are still available, and if the Vikings want one of those experienced cornerbacks, they could just sign him. At least for now.

  • Kevin O'Connell Explains the Surprising Draft Strategy

    6 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

    In the lead-up to the NFL Draft, it was widely expected that the Minnesota Vikings, a team with only four picks and no second-rounder, would be an obvious trade-down candidate. Yet, the purple franchise stayed at 24 and selected Ohio State’s blocker, Donovan Jackson. That decision drew some criticism. Seth Walder, ESPN, noted on social media right after the pick: “Three ways to lose at the NFL Draft: 1) Reach for players before they are likely to be selected. 2) Draft low value positions early.

  • 2 Castaways Could Give the Vikings a Major Boost

    6 days ago | vikingsterritory.com | Janik Eckardt

    Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been money in free agency, assembling impressive squads by acquiring high-level performers in March, some even under value. One could argue that all of Blake Cashman, Jonathan Greenard, and Andrew Van Ginkel were massive bargains, and that doesn’t even include the obvious steal, Sam Darnold.

  • Vikings Reportedly Sign 4 Players on Thursday

    6 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

    The Minnesota Vikings have begun their preparation for the 2025 season. Until training camp begins at some point in July, the players will regularly meet at TCO Performance Center for minicamps and offseason workouts. On Thursday, rookies arrived at the venue in Eagan, MN, for their rookie minicamp. They will take the field in front of reporters on Friday. A usual item on the to-do list is signing the rookie deals at some point during those few days together.

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8 May 25

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7 May 25

RT @thorku: One of my favorite pieces of the year is now live. NFC UDFA class rankings ⬇️ https://t.co/4wCMWOzhGm