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Justin Jefferson skips first day of Vikings OTAs amid contract negotiations

The Minnesota Vikings kicked off OTAs on Monday without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Jefferson, who also skipped the team’s spring workout program, is currently having contract negotiations.

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Justin Jefferson makes decision on OTAs amid contract dispute

The star wide receiver is entering the last year of his rookie deal and is due to make $19.7 million in 2024 on his fifth-year option.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 8 minutes ago

Vikings “Cut Candidate” for Summer Is a Pretty Popular Name

In about three months, all things related to the Minnesota Vikings will involve the quarterback battle and which 53 men will make the regular season roster.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 15 minutes ago

4 Young Vikings Who Need to Put Together an Impressive Summer to Save Their Roster Spots

The Minnesota Vikings roster almost across the board has progressively gotten younger over the past couple years. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that all of the young Vikings are guaranteed to make the roster.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 21 minutes ago

Questions Answered: Best Offseason Signing, Robert Tonyan’s Role, Timberwolves Momentum

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the May 20th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 2 minutes ago

ESPN Expert Reveals Two NFL Free Agents the Vikings Should Target; One You Might Know

The fast moving, wheeling and dealing segment of NFL free agency has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some good talent left out there on the market.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 59 minutes ago

These 6 Vikings from 2023 Roster Still Need New Teams

Minnesota Vikings organized team activities (OTAs) continue through the end of May, and mandatory minicamp is just two weeks away. Free agency is down to crumbs, but several players will still join new teams between now and the start of the regular season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 17 minutes ago

Vikings to host third annual diversity coaching summit

The Minnesota Vikings are set to host the third annual diversity coaching summit at TCO Performance Center.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 33 minutes ago

Vikings guarantee big money to lesser known UDFA

The Minnesota Vikings gave some heavy guarantees to their undrafted free agents, including one that will surprise you.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

Multiple veterans will be fighting for starting jobs as the Minnesota Vikings begin OTAs

It's funny how things are parsed in the NFL. Take the Minnesota Vikings, for instance. On the surface, a 7-10 2023 season, losing Kirk Cousins and signing Sam Darnold/drafting J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 55 minutes ago

Vikings gave major guaranteed money to UDFA class

The Minnesota Vikings gave a large amount of guarantees to their UDFA class this year.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Receives Brutal Take From Sports Illustrated

The Minnesota Vikings made a move to bring in their quarterback of the future during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. J.J. McCarthy was drafted and the franchise could not be more excited about him being their future.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 57 minutes ago

Vikings give top UDFA massive amount of guaranteed money

The Minnesota Vikings continued their trend of paying undrafted free agents a lot of guaranteed money.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / 6 minutes ago

Former Vikings QB bashes NFL's healthcare for veterans

The National Football League has been accused many times of not taking care of its players and the latest example comes from a former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 21 minutes ago

Vegas’ Early Opinion of Vikings Is Terrible

If the Minnesota Vikings make something of the 2024 season, it’ll shock oddsmakers. On the whole, sportsbooks don’t believe the 2024 team will be awful by season’s end, forecasting Minnesota to win 6.5 or 7.5 games, depending on the website.

T.J. Hockenson News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

The Vikings Tight Ends That Could Play in T.J. Hockenson’s Absence

The Minnesota Vikings will go into the 2024 season without their star tight end. T.J. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16, putting the start of his season in major jeopardy with no real timeline for a return.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 3 hours ago

Minnesota Vikings OTAs: The beginning of the J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold battle has arrived

For most teams, OTAs start this week and there's plenty to start monitoring once the Minnesota Vikings kick things off on Monday, May 20. From the battle between J.J.

T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 17 hours ago

T.J. Hockenson Expected to Miss Large Chunk of Vikings Season

Minnesota Vikings star Tight End T.J. Hockenson was acquired by the Vikings at the trade deadline during the 2022-23 NFL season from the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the NFC North in 2024

With the NFL's 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC North.

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T.J. Hockenson News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Vikings TE TJ Hockenson might not be ready for Week 1

Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson provided an update on his surgically repaired right knee Friday, indicating he's made good progress but has a long way to go.

Minnesota Vikings News / ClutchPoints / May 17

Vikings game-by-game predictions after 2024 NFL schedule release

The Minnesota Vikings are going through a season of change in 2024. Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left the organization through free agency, and they were two of the team’s leaders and best players.

Robert Tonyan News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16