Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) celebrates a stop as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark (74) stretches during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Oct 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs for a gain during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Can the Vikings pry De'Von Achane or Aaron Brewer out of Miami next?

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025.

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The experts seem to expect Minnesota to address its need at safety or defensive tackle in the first round of the draft.

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Caleb Banks (88) of Florida works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

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On paper, Caleb Banks makes a lot of sense for the Vikings in the first round of the draft. But recent injury news complicates the evaluation.

Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

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C.J. Ham and Adam Thielen will be recognized in a joint retirement press conference on Thursday.

Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

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Five days in, who has benefited the most and been hurt the most by the Vikings' roster movement?

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) celebrates with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

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James Pierre could be a big addition to Brian Flores' secondary in 2026.

Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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O'Connell is excited about adding a player of Murray's caliber but sidestepped questions about who his starter will be this fall.

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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With Murray now a free agent, every major insider is hinting that he's expected to end up in Minnesota.

Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Jones was expected to be released, but he'll stick around in Minnesota on a reduced cap number.

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts with cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) before the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Thomas was called for some high-profile penalties last season, but his overall impact was still a positive one.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.

Will the Vikings trade their star pass rusher this week? If so, what kind of return will they get?

Vikings interim GM and longtime executive Rob Brzezinski

The Vikings didn't do a whole lot in the first 30ish hours of free agency, but that was probably to be expected.