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Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Auburn Tigers linebacker Austin Keys (6) reacts after tackling Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Vikings UDFA profile: Auburn LB Austin Keys is a sleeper to watch

Keys is a physical, explosive linebacker who could help the Vikings right away on special teams.

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Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Auburn Tigers linebacker Austin Keys (6) reacts after tackling Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Auburn LB Austin Keys is a sleeper to watch

Keys is a physical, explosive linebacker who could help the Vikings right away on special teams.

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Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison during 2025 minicamp.
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After Tuesday hearing, Vikings' Jordan Addison due back in L.A. court Thursday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will be in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday morning for a jury trial hearing stemming from his July 2024 DUI arrest.

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Miami Northwestern's Teddy Bridgewater raises the state trophy following the team's win over Raines in the Class 3A championship on Dec. 14, 2024.
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Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater suspended from high school coaching role

Bridgewater has been suspended for giving "impermissible benefits" to his Miami Northwestern players.

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Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ben Yurosek (84) runs after a catch against the Tennessee Volunteers in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Ben Yurosek is firmly in Minnesota's TE3 battle

Yurosek was a prized UDFA despite a quiet season at Georgia.

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Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field.
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Top five players Vikings can't afford to lose to injury in 2025

From Justin Jefferson and J.J. McCarthy on down, these are the Vikings' five most irreplaceable players this season.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) looks for room to run against Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during their football game Sunday, December 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Metellus tracking with elite safeties

Minnesota's Josh Metellus was voted the fourth-best safety in the division. Harrison Smith didn't make the top five in the vote.

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Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; ESPN analyst Randy Moss prior to the Arizona Cardinals game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Randy Moss: Justin Jefferson is 'on pace' to become arguably greatest WR ever

Moss had high praise for Jefferson in a recent TMZ interview.

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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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Vikings UDFA profile: Utah CB Zemaiah Vaughn is a lanky underdog story

Vaughn turned heads during the Vikings' offseason program and is a sleeper to watch in training camp.

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrates his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Byron Murphy Jr. narrowly misses top spot

The votes are in at cornerback for the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team, and it's a strong outlook for the Chicago Bears and a reason for the Green Bay Packers to be concerned.

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Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) and guard Blake Brandel (64) practice during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility.
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Analyst says Vikings' rebuilt offensive line could be NFL's best

The Vikings' offensive line has a chance to be an excellent unit if everyone is healthy.

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Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Cashman among the best in division

The votes are in for the linebackers on the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team, and Vikings standout Blake Cashman made the second team behind Packers star Edgerrin Cooper.

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Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Georgia OLB Chaz Chambliss does it all

Chambliss is a tough, high-motor player whose path to NFL success starts on special teams.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) celebrates his sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Vikings duo even more dangerous?

The fact that Minnesota beefed up the interior defensive line could make life easier for Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard and Dallas Turner.

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Max Brosmer at Vikings minicamp in May 2025.
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Matthew Coller: Max Brosmer's mind and mentality are fit for the NFL

In a Portsmouth coffee shop, Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. crafted Max Brosmer into a Big Ten star, paving his path to the NFL with the Vikings.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.
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Vikings, Wilf Family pledge $500K to support Texas flood rescue efforts

The Vikings and their ownership group have made a donation to support rescue and recovery efforts in Texas.

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Oct 29, 2000; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings receiver (80) Cris Carter in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
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Vikings legend Cris Carter responds to Asante Samuel's 'overrated' claim

Overrated? How about fourth in NFL history in receiving touchdowns...

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Aug 3, 2024; Canton, OH, USA; Class of 2024 member Dwight Freeney during his acceptance speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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'He had me cooked': Ex-Vikings player recalls Dwight Freeney ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment

Every player who has reached the pinnacle of professional football has a "welcome to the NFL" story to tell, and tale told recently by former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles features a tantalizing experience with Hall of Fame defensive

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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Vikings' Dallas Turner scammed out of $240K in bank fraud scheme

Minnesota Vikings second-year linebacker Dallas Turner lost $240,000 after falling victim to a bank fraud scheme.

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Oct 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks offensive lineman Logan Brown (52) faces off with Houston Cougars defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (5) during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Kansas OT Logan Brown has a chance to be a steal

Brown is a former five-star recruit who has all kinds of athletic upside.

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Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen during minicamp.
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Vikings overlooked at DT

Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave and Harrison Phillips give the Vikings an interior D-line to be feared.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) sneaks a peak into the backfield  against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium.
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After All-Pro season, Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel makes NFL Top 100

AVG had a huge first season in Minnesota and is one of the most important players in Brian Flores' defense.

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Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Kirk Cousins felt 'misled' by Falcons: 'I had no reason to leave Minnesota'

Kirk Cousins never would've left the Minnesota Vikings — even if he knew they were aiming for a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft — had he known the Atlanta Falcons were going to take a quarterback in the draft.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) celebrates his teams win after the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Vikings UDFA profile: Minnesota QB Max Brosmer looks to carve out NFL career

Brosmer may have the accuracy, smarts, and intangibles to stick around for a while in the NFL.

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Christian Darrisaw anchors the left side of Minnesota's offensive line.
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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Vikings land 2 on offensive line

Now that we've addressed quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end in our continuing series of the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team, it's time to switch gears to the beef-eaters.

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November 27, 2011; Philadelphia, PA USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel before the game against the New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Ex-NFL All-Pro calls Cris Carter one of most 'overrated' WRs in NFL history

Asante Samuel was not impressed by Carter's game.

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