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.

Jun 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores at minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Avieon Terrell, Mansoor Delane, and Jermod McCoy will be names connected to the Vikings in lots of mock drafts over the next three months.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game at MetLife Stadium.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) runs against Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Isaiah Jones (46)during the first quarter of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Kenyon Sadiq could be an intriguing option for Minnesota if T.J. Hockenson is a cap casualty.

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

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These are the three different routes the Vikings could take as they look to upgrade their QB room.

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium.

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Flores has added a second head coaching interview and is also, rather notably, taking a defensive coordinator interview elsewhere.

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) enters the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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As expected, Thielen has decided to call it a career after 13 years in the league.

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell greets quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter at Ford Field.

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O'Connell wants a deep, talented quarterback room next season. Barring something shocking, McCarthy will be a big part of that.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Pettine against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

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Mike Pettine is calling it a career after over two decades of coaching in the NFL.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) looks on during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The Vikings have decisions to make about Addison's future. His off-the-field actions continue to complicate that discussion.

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric Kendricks (43) celebrates after breaking up a pass on fourth down against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Eric Kendricks' game-sealing pass breakup was the highlight of the weekend for ex-Vikings.

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sidelines against the New York Jets in the second half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Vikings don't appear worried about losing Brian Flores to anything other than a head coaching position.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Vikings' head coach might not be able to afford another season that ends without a playoff berth.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (61) reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

With the Vikings' season in the rearview mirror, it's time to hand out some awards.

Nov 18, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders senior defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings (95) enters the field during senior night before the game against the Central Florida Knights at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field.

Jaylon Hutchings could give the Vikings more depth at defensive tackle if his success translates to the NFL level.