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Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI. 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.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Silas Bolden (11) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Texas WR Silas Bolden is a dynamic return threat

Bolden is extremely undersized, but he has a path to a 53-man roster spot as a return specialist.

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Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Assessing two proposed moves that would add to Vikings' defense

We're looking at a couple analyst ideas for moves that would bring another piece to the Vikings' loaded defense.

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Oct 15, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates with cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) after his interception during the fourth quarter against Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota Vikings all-quarter century team: Best players of last 25 years

Who are the Vikings' best players at every position over the past 25 seasons? We put a complete team together.

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Longtime former Vikings equipment manager Dennis Ryan with his award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Longtime Vikings equipment manager receives award from Pro Football HOF

Dennis Ryan, who was with the Vikings from 1976 until his retirement in 2023, was honored by the Hall of Fame this week.

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell snubbed from list of NFL's top 10 head coaches

O'Connell is the reigning coach of the year in the league, but he apparently still has some doubters.

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Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Former Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin signs with Seahawks

Griffin is heading back to the place where he began his NFL career.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws the ball Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.
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Update on Colts' QB1 race could be good news for Vikings' comp picks

Daniel Jones appears to have taken the lead on Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis, which would be good news for the Vikings.

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Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell poses with the Coach of the Year award during Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.
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NFC North coaching staff rankings: Vikings' leadership is among the elite

In Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores, the Vikings have a coaching duo that can go toe to toe with anyone.

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Nov 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (5) reacts after a sack against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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5 undrafted rookies with the best chance to make the Vikings' roster

The Vikings' UDFA class is loaded with talent, including several players with a real chance to make the 53-man roster.

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Dec 30, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at the Metrodome.
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Vikings legend egregiously snubbed from new NFL all-century team

Adrian Peterson isn't one of the four best running backs of this century, according to two ESPN writers.

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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Dan Orlovsky continues to rave about Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Orlovsky has been a McCarthy believer since day one. He expects big things from the Vikings' quarterback this year.

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) signals a first down after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during their playoff game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale.
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Only two Vikings make Prisco's list of top 100 NFL players for 2025

Justin Jefferson and Christian Darrisaw are the only Minnesota inclusions on Pete Prisco's list. Who was snubbed?

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