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The Vikings' Striking Change with Managing the Team Budget

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

The QB budget still sits among the league’s lowest, even with the recent additions. The Vikings’ striking change to their quarterback position is largely responsible for financing the major free-agent additions from the offseason (though there’s a limit to that open room). There’s nothing new in the mere insistence that having J.J. McCarthy — and the savings that emanate from his rookie contract — helps to keep the finances ample, robust, and healthy.
Kellen Mond's Disaster, Unthinkable Thielen, and KOC Confirming Buzz

4 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece. Take a look at five of their articles from the past week. 1) Disaster Strikes for Kellen Mond: Really tough pro career so far for Mr. Mond. Hard to envision a scenario where Minnesota’s former 3rd-Round selection finds his way back into the NFL.
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

5 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.
Vikings Pickup Offers "Relentless Forward Charge" and "Non-Stop Energy"

5 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Chaz Chambliss was scooped up as part of Minnesota’s UDFA haul, a Vikings pickup who has been a bit under the radar due to lots of attention going toward Logan Brown, Tyler Batty, and Silas Bolden. The Georgia edge rusher is going to face an uphill battle to get onto the roster. The top of the position is solidified with an excellent twosome — veterans Jonathan Greenard alongside Andrew Van Ginkel — and then a tremendously-gifted young fella: Dallas Turner.
The Vikings' D-Line Slugfest is Just Getting Started

5 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Already, a key member of the Vikings’ d-line has been shown the door (at least in the present moment). Well-respected veteran Jonathan Bullard has been a mainstay for the defensive front over these past several seasons, putting in work for both of Ed Donatell and Brian Flores. Across 46 games and 38 starts with the Vikings, Bullard piled up 1,537 snaps on defense (the most of any team in his career as an NFL journeyman). He no longer has a spot on the roster and one wonders who is going to follow.
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.
Vikings Still Have 1 Major Concern

6 days ago | purpleptsd.com | Byron Murphy Jr. |Janik Eckardt

The Minnesota Vikings will have a completely retooled offensive line in September, and the defensive line is much scarier than last season. In addition to that, J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the new quarterback to captain Kevin O’Connell’s offense, and Jordan Mason will be the reliable RB2 the club has tried to find for a while. Those things sound good and should excite fans for the upcoming 2025 campaign. But there’s one thing that still needs to be addressed, and that’s the cornerback group.
The J.J. McCarthy Trade: An Initial Outlook, Analysis, and Thoughts

6 days ago | purpleptsd.com | K. Joudry

Easy to forget, perhaps, but J.J. McCarthy arrived in the Twin Cities after a trade up the board. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was sitting in the team’s organic draft slot at No. 11. With ice water in his veins, Adofo-Mensah saw four passers get scooped up in the opening eight picks as the Michigan passer dropped down the board. Adofo-Mensah finally decided it was time to lean into his draft capital, forfeiting a trio of picks to get up to No. 10 to make McCarthy a Viking. How does that decision look?