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The Vikings’ Cyborg Defender as the Embodiment of Brian Flores’ Ethos

2 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Andrew Van Ginkel, the Vikings’ cyborg defender, could be understood as the embodiment of the Brian Flores defensive ethos. To be sure, there are other players who exemplify Flores’ most coveted traits: intelligence, versatility, hard work, aggression. Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus, Byron Murphy, and Blake Cashman (among others) stand out as some notable examples.
A List of 5 Very Specific Vikings Predictions

3 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Writing about football can be risky business. Nowhere is that riskiness more prevalent than in the 5 very specific Vikings predictions. At this point, the piece has become a yearly tradition for yours truly on PurplePTSD, the kind of topic that can fill up the slower portion of the offseason that arrives in June and July. On occasion, there’s even a correct guess or two. Any chance the current iteration involves catching lightning in a bottle, going a perfect five-for-five?
The Josh Oliver Contract Structure Is Out

3 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

The Minnesota Vikings have handed out multiple contract extensions this offseason, including those of offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, head coach Kevin O’Connell, and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. On the player’s side, Theo Jackson and Aaron Jones re-signed prior to free agency, while in the last few weeks, Andrew Van Ginkel and Josh Oliver made sure to stay beyond next offseason.
Vikings Earn Recognition for Best Move of the Millennium

3 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

Every year, NFL teams get together and try to snatch the best college players and NFL prospects. The ultimate goal is to find a future Hall of Famer and a potential all-time great player. That, however, is rare. In 2020, Vikings GM Rick Spielman found one. The GM was let go in the 2022 offseason, but he will continue to be part of the Minnesota Vikings until his final draft pick says goodbye.
Expensive Viking Is So Good, He's Still a Bargain

3 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco recently released his annual top 100 list of NFL players. Two Vikings made it, with receiver Justin Jefferson coming in 5th and tackle Christian Darrisaw 59th. We’ve then named a handful of snubs. Among those, surely were some bargains GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah found in his tenure. The obvious name that comes to mind is pass rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, who signed a two-year deal worth $20 million.
The Vikings’ Dead Money Potential

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Vikings’ dead money situation has been something to monitor. Much of the issue was that the regime change – the 2022 switch from the Rick Spielman days to the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah days – meant that the roster got quite a bit of work done. And then from there, go ahead and toss in Adofo-Mensah’s willingness to bake void years into contracts. The end result has been Minnesota digesting some beefy dead money charges over the years. Where are things at in the present moment?
Sounds Like 1 Unsung Vikings Signee Could Play a Big Role

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

The Minnesota Vikings have swapped out half of their secondary this offseason. Brian Flores had to say goodbye to starting safety Cam Bynum. His backup, Theo Jackson, is expected to take over. At corner, Isaiah Rodgers will likely replace one of the departed veteran duo of Shaq Griffin and Stephon Gilmore, but the other spot is up for grabs. There are numerous candidates for the gig. That starts with third-year defender Mekhi Blackmon, who is returning from his lost season due to a torn ACL.
Vikings Employ the 2nd Most Underrated WR in the NFL

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

In the 2023 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings showed the door to a trio of franchise cornerstones. Dalvin Cook, Eric Kendricks, and Adam Thielen all departed after years of excellence. The club had internal replacements for the runner and the linebacker, but a new wideout had to be paired with Justin Jefferson. Thielen’s successor arrived in the 2023 draft when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah declined the trade-down option and picked the fourth straight receiver in the first round: Jordan Addison.
4 Former Vikings Have Earned Another Shot in the NFL

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Janik Eckardt

Skol Nation has seen countless players come and go over the years. The NFL is a cruel league, and some players never get the chances they actually deserve. Others do, but injuries derail their careers. For players who want to redeem themselves and show they can stand out among their peers, the UFL is a good start. Many Vikings players competed in the spring league, and some proved they should be in the big league.
The Vikings’ 5 Largest Cap Hits in 2025 (and the Expectations that Accompany the Money)

5 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Conveniently, there are only a handful of Minnesota players who clear the $10 million threshold. The list of the Vikings’ 5 largest cap hits is thus satisfyingly easy to compile. Do note, folks, that we’re not talking about the largest contracts overall (or any upcoming cap peril). Rather, we’re dealing with the here and now of the team’s budget. Which players are taking the largest bite out of the pie in 2025?