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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Vikings interim GM and longtime executive Rob Brzezinski

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

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA ;Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up on the sidelines before his first series against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at NRG Stadium.

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Smith has been traded to the Jets despite interest from Minnesota. Is it Kyler or bust for the Vikings?

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium.

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The Vikings are the favorites to land Murray, but the former Cardinals star is going to take his time going through the process.

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (1) celebrates after a touchdown catch during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

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Nailor always seemed likely to get a big contract from another team after four years in Minnesota.

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) reacts after an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

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Pierre gives the Vikings some size and experience as cornerback depth on the outside.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is seen during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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These are some of the players the Vikings could be targeting now that the legal tampering window has opened.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (55) celebrates during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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Wilson stuffed the stat sheet last season and is a perfect fit in Brian Flores' defensive scheme.

Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers' Sean Rhyan (75) blocks Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) while providing pass protection during the first quarter at Lambeau Field.

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If the Vikings want to sign a starting center in free agency, it won't come cheap.

Ryan Kelly snaps the ball against the Atlanta Falcons.

Kelly, who suffered three concussions last season, has called it quits after a decade in the NFL.

Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field.

The Vikings have gotten under the cap, but they still have work to do in order to sign some free agents.

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium.

The Vikings' veteran quarterback pursuit seems to have three leading candidates. Here's the case for each one.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, IRELAND; Pittsburgh Steelers player Kenneth Gainwell is tackled by Minnesota Vikings player Joshua Metellus in a NFL International Series game at Croke Park.

The Vikings seem unlikely to make huge splashes in free agency this year, but that doesn't mean they can't improve their roster.