It has taken me a minute to be able to post on this new WordPress site. It is going to take a little getting used to at the start but hopefully it will be much better than Chorus. The instant analysis of every practice and every rep is really a waste of time IMHO. You cannot make any judgments off of these handful of practices with various players in and out of the play. It is good to see but I would not be alarmed over anything besides the Ice Capades. We got a long ways to go. Enjoy the...

The Minnesota Vikings made their biggest investment of the off-season in their offensive line. They acquired free agent right guard Will Fries in a 5-year, $88 million deal, free agent center Ryan Kelly in a 2-year, $18 million deal, and spent their first-round draft pick on top left guard prospect Donovan Jackson. Additionally, left tackle Christian Darrisaw looks increasingly likely to return as the starter to begin the season, and Brian O’Neill returns as right tackle.

So what kind of return might the Vikings expect from their investment?

Comparing Blown Block Rates

One way to assess the performance of...

We’re just a few days away from the Minnesota Vikings lining things up for the first time since January, as they’re set to host the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium in this year’s preseason opener. The team has released their first depth chart of the season ahead of Saturday’s contest, and while there might not be a whole lot to read into it as things stand right now, it’s always interesting to look at.

Here’s a look at the depth chart, based on what the Vikings have put on the official team website.

Offense

Quarterback

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I attended the Minnesota Vikings Monday night practice with media access courtesy of the Vikings (Saturday too) which allowed for some additional content and observations that can be more difficult otherwise. Here are the observations I took away.

Kevin O’Connell’s Press Conference

Kevin O’Connell gave a press conference ahead of practrice and he detailed that the plan for J.J. McCarthy is to play in the upcoming preseason game against the Texans (how much is TBD) and then ramp up to the joint practices against the Patriots, which will be an important evaluation that will help determine the future program...

After over a year of waiting for it to happen, the Minnesota Vikings finally have their answer to the fate of Jordan Addison following his legal issues.

The league has just announced that Addison will be suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2025 regular season. That means that he will miss the team’s games against the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Cincinnati Bengals to start the season but will be back in time for the team’s back-to-back overseas games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.

Last month, Addison pleaded to lesser charges in the incident...

A cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings’ defense from the last time they made a run to the NFC Championship Game has, officially, hung up his cleats.

Linebacker Anthony Barr, who was the first player drafted under the Mike Zimmer regime, has announced his retirement from the National Football League at the age of 33.

Barr was the 9th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft out of UCLA by the Vikings, and immediately made an impact on the Minnesota defense. He started 12 games for the Vikings as a rookie, with his season unfortunately getting cut short by injury. In...

Things will look a little different around here today.

A few weeks ago we told you something new was coming to Daily Norseman and today it’s here. Things are cleaner, faster and easier to use. There are the same writers, coverage, comments, and community you’ve come to rely on, now with less clutter and clunkiness.

Let’s dive in. If you scroll down the page on your phone or computer, it’s smoother. You’ll notice that the most talked-about stories have a bigger font displaying the number of comments. You’ll also see a section called Active Conversations to point you to the...

The former Ohio State standout has played for seven NFL teams since entering the NFL in 2016.

On Monday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Minnesota Vikings are signing veteran tight end Nick Vannett. In a corresponding move, the team is waiving offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson.

Vannett starred at Ohio State before entering the NFL as a third-round pick by the Seahawks in 2016. He has since played for seven different teams, including most recently spending the 2024 season with the Tennessee Titans.

In nine professional seasons, Vannett has career totals of 108 receptions for 1,012 receiving yards...

In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano explore Minnesota Vikings training camp 2025 updates, J.J. McCarthy’s challenges, Brian Flores’ dominant defense, offensive line long-term stability, camp standouts, and Jared Allen’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

Vikings training camp 2025: Defense dominates pads-on drills, McCarthy rebounds, OL outlook bright, Jared Allen HOF honored—could this be Minnesota’s Super Bowl blueprint? In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ evolving storylines, blending veteran insights with fan passion on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. With...

And yes, he should be a first-ballot lock

With Jared Allen’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, the Minnesota Vikings now have 22 members of its franchise in Canton. The wait for #23 should be a relatively short one.

The Class of 2027 should feature several players who will make the Hall of Fame on their first attempt, including former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. The one that fans of the purple will care about, however, is running back Adrian Peterson, who spent the bulk of his career...

What I’m Seeing, Feeling, and Fearing So Far…

First, a personal note. We sadly had to put down our beloved 16-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel this week. My little buddy was not only the kindest and most loyal dog a guy could ask for, but also my constant companion watching Vikings games. He was there for the highs, the lows, the really lows, and the “this sh*t can only happen to the Minnesota Vikings” moments. Taking him for walks to gleefully chase squirrels and rabbits was the go-to distraction following each Vikings letdown. Win or lose, he was always the...

It was great, as you’d expect

On Saturday, Minnesota Vikings’ legend Jared Allen finally got the call to immortality as he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

As you’d expect, Allen gave an outstanding speech for his induction, and you can see the whole thing below.

(Yes, I’m pretty sure you can actually watch it here and not have to go to YouTube to see it.)

Allen touches on a lot of things in his speech, including what he thought made him a Hall of Famer and the respect he has for the game of football. He...