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Last Updated: Wed Dec 6, 2023, 10:50 AM

Minnesota Vikings

-- Josh Dobbs Will Start This Week --
Wed Dec 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are sticking with QB Josh Dobbs heading into this week’s match-up against the Raiders.

-- Vikings Release N'Keal Harry --
Wed Nov 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived WR N'Keal Harry.

-- Vikings Activate Justin Jefferson --
Tue Nov 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Josh Dobbs Could be Benched in Week #14 --
Tue Nov 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings will “evaluate” their quarterback position during their upcoming bye week. After watching QB Josh Dobbs throw four interceptions in the 12-10 loss to the Bears, HC Kevin O'Connell said he will spend the bye week reviewing the best path forward. “We're going to take a look and really evaluate the inventory of plays we have of Josh,” said O'Connell, who thought about making an in-game quarterback change. “We got healthy. We got QB Jaren Hall back available to us, and then QB Nick Mullens is available as well.”

-- Vikings to IR Dean Lowry --
Mon Nov 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says DL Dean Lowry (pec) tore his pec and is headed to Injured Reserve.

-- Vikings IR Jordan Hicks --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed LB Jordan Hicks (shin) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Vikings Sign Anthony Barr --
Mon Nov 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent LB Anthony Barr.

-- Vikings Sign Myles Gaskin to the Practice Squad --
Mon Nov 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran free-agent RB Myles Gaskin to their practice squad.

-- Vikings IR Cam Akers --
Wed Nov 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed RB Cam Akers (Achilles) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Josh Dobbs Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says the team will start QB Josh Dobbs this week against the Saints.

-- Cam Akers Lost for Season with a Torn Achilles --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says an MRI revealed a torn Achilles for RB Cam Akers (Achilles), ending his season.

-- Vikings IR Kirk Cousins --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) on injured reserve.

-- Jaren Hall Will Start for Vikings This Week --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell has announced that the Vikings plan to start rookie QB Jaren Hall this week against the Falcons.

-- Vikings Acquire Joshua Dobbs --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have acquired QB Joshua Dobbs and a conditional seventh-round draft pick from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a sixth-round pick.

-- Kirk Cousins Lost for the Season with a Torn Achilles --
Mon Oct 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports an MRI confirmed a torn Achilles for Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles), ending his season. HC Kevin O'Connell is still not committing to a starter in Cousins' absence, even for this week's game at Falcons. He said he gave rookie QB Jaren Hall some throws in Green Bay to start the evaluation process, but says: "We're still working through that." QB Sean Mannion would be the only other option this week. QB Nick Mullens (back - IR) is not eligible to return from IR until next week. O'Connell mentioned the possibility of an outside acquisition, and says: "You wouldn't believe some of the things I've received on my cell phone the past 24 hours."

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-- Vikings Could Sign Colt McCoy --
Sun Oct 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a source with knowledge of the situation say free-agent QB Colt McCoy could be joining the Minnesota Vikings, either on the roster or the practice squad. McCoy and HC Kevin O’Connell were together from 2017 through 2019, when O’Connell was quarterbacks coach (2017), quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator (2018), and offensive coordinator (2019). The Vikings recently worked out McCoy, along with QB Sean Mannion. They signed Mannion to the practice squad, after QB Nick Mullens landed on injured reserve.

-- Danielle Hunter Drawing Trade Interest --
Sun Oct 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are receiving calls about LB Danielle Hunter for a trade.

-- Vikings IR Marcus Davenport --
Wed Oct 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed LB Marcus Davenport (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Kirk Cousins Not Going Anywhere --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins will not waive his no-trade clause and will remain in Minnesota through the end of the season.

-- Vikings to IR Justin Jefferson & Nick Mullens --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and QB Nick Mullens (back) on injured reserve.

-- Vikings Sign N'Keal Harry --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed WR N'Keal Harry to the active roster.

-- Vikings to IR Justin Jefferson --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to place WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on injured reserve due to the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday. He then will be re-evaluated to see whether he would have to miss more time.

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-- Vikings RBs Snap Count Watch --
Mon Oct 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Minnesota Alexander Mattison played 33 of 48 snaps on Sunday against the Panthers. He ran 10 passing routes with one target. Meanwhile, RB Cam Akers debuted and played only 14 snaps. He also ran 7 routes with two targets.

-- Vikings Will Not Trade Justin Jefferson; Not Shopping Kirk Cousins Right Now --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports there is “zero chance” the Minnesota Vikings will trade contract-year WR Justin Jefferson. Meanwhile, the Vikings are not trying to trade QB Kirk Cousins “right now.”

-- Vikings to Go with the Hot Hand at RB Today --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers will debut today against the Panthers. The team plans to play the hot hand with Akers and starting RB Alexander Mattison.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Myles Gaskin to Practice Squad --
Wed Sep 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed veteran RB Myles Gaskin to the practice squad.

-- Vikings Release Myles Gaskin --
Tue Sep 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have released veteran RB Myles Gaskin.

-- Cam Akers Unlikely to Play This Week --
Fri Sep 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says it’s too soon for RB Cam Akers to play this week. He’ll likely be inactive, with an eye toward playing next week against Carolina.

-- Vikings IR Jalen Nailor; Cam Akers Passes Physical --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that RB Cam Akers has passed his physical with the team. The Vikings acquired Akers from the Rams on Wednesday in a trade that also saw the teams exchange conditional 2026 draft picks. Akers will join the team immediately, so he could be in uniform for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. He won’t have much practice time before the weekend, but he did play for Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell when O’Connell was the offensive coordinator in Los Angeles. The Vikings also announced that they have placed WR Jalen Nailor (hamstring) on injured reserve. Nailor was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury.

-- Vikings Still Believe in Alexander Mattison --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings OC Wes Phillips said that the team needs to cut down turnovers after having seven of them, but that the move for RB Cam Akers is not a sign that the team has lost faith in RB Alexander Mattison’s ability. “We haven’t lost confidence in Alex Mattison. I will say that,” Phillips said.

-- Cam Akers Trade Details --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams traded RB Cam Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick.

-- Vikings Acquire Cam Akers --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are trading RB Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings for a swap of 2026 draft picks, per sources. Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell worked with Akers in Los Angeles and wanted to work with him again in Minnesota.

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-- Vikings IR Oli Udoh --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed OT Oli Udoh (quad) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Vikings Sign Dalton Risner --
Mon Sep 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent OG Dalton Risner to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million with $2.25 million guaranteed.

-- No New Deal for Justin Jefferson --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is not expected to sign a contract extension before Sunday’s opener, per sources. Both sides made a strong effort to get a deal done, but the plan now is to revisit after the season.

-- Vikings Release Myles Gaskin --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have released RB Myles Gaskin. He is expected to re-sign to the team’s practice squad on Saturday. He would then be elevated to the active roster in time to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. As a vested veteran, Gaskin’s entire salary for 2023 would be guaranteed if he were on the 53-man roster this weekend.

-- Vikings Extend Josh Metellus --
Thu Sep 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus has agreed to a two-year extension. The pact is worth up to $13 million with $6 million in guaranteed money.

-- Kyle Rudolph to Retire as a Viking --
Mon Sep 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph will retire from NFL after 12 seasons as a member of the Vikings.

-- Vikings Extend T.J. Hockenson --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings and TE T.J. Hockenson have agreed to terms on a contract extension that makes him one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends, sources said.

-- Vikings Sign Nick Vigil --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent veteran LB Nick Vigil.

-- Vikings IR Kene Nwangwu --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed RB Kene Nwangwu on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Vikings Sign David Quessenberry --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran OT David Quessenberry.

-- Vikings Release Jalen Reagor --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived WR Jalen Reagor.

-- Vikings Signing Myles Gaskin --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent RB Myles Gaskin, released yesterday by the Miami Dolphins, is signing today with the Vikings active roster, per source.

-- Vikings Release DeWayne McBride --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived rookie RB DeWayne McBride, per source.

-- Jalen Reagor Drawing Trade Interest --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have received calls inquiring about the availability of former first-round draft pick WR Jalen Reagor, source said. Minnesota traded for him about a year ago.

-- Chris Reed Restructures --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have restructured the contract of OG Chris Reed.

-- Vikings Trade Vederian Lowe --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with a member of the 2022 draft class. OT Vederian Lowe is being traded to the Patriots for a 6th-round draft pick.

-- Alexander Mattison Won't be Shorted --
Fri Aug 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings believe in RB Alexander Mattison. They believes he is a key cog in their attempt at improved rushing efficiency. Mattison might not provide the explosive element that RB Dalvin Cook possesses, but the Vikings are committed to providing him an every-down workload.

-- Jordan Addison Pleads Guilty to Speeding --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison has resolved charges arising from an incident of excessive speeding, in which his vehicle reached speeds of 140 mph. He was driving in a 55 mph zone. He faced citations for both speeding and reckless driving. He pleaded guilty to the speeding charge. The reckless driving charge was dismissed. The plea agreement was filed Wednesday. Addison, per Seifert, will pay $686 in fines and fees. The proposed deal will be presented for court approval on September 19th.

-- Vikings Release N'Keal Harry --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived WR N'Keal Harry.

-- Vikings Not Close to Extending T.J. Hockenson --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings and TE T.J. Hockenson are far apart on a contract extension, league sources said on Wednesday. Hockenson wants to reset the market with a historic contract extension for tight ends. He is in the final year of a four-year, $19.82 million deal. The two-time Pro Bowler has missed most of training camp with an ear infection and back soreness.

-- T.J. Hockenson Dealing with Lower Back Stiffness --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (lower back) sat out most of practice on Wednesday because of what the team attributed to lower back stiffness.

-- Jordan Addison Returns to Practice --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison (concussion) returned to practice on Wednesday.

-- Vikings Make Player Moves --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports the Vikings have signed QB Jordan Ta'amu and waived LB Curtis Weaver.

-- Vikings Backup RB Battle Update --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler was the lead back Saturday in preseason action against Tennessee, as he rushed 11 times for a team high 24 yards. Meanwhile, rookie RB DeWayne McBride rushed 6 times for 18 yards and a score. McBride also caught his lone target for 11 yards.

-- Jordan Addison in Concussion Protocol --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison (concussion) has been placed in concussion protocol, HC Kevin O’Connell said. Addison had been experiencing minor symptoms after going to the ground during practice earlier this week. But, O’Connell said, Addison may be able to return to practice by Monday.

-- Vikings PK Update --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports this is a big week for Vikings undrafted rookie PK Jack Podlesny, who watched as incumbent PK Greg Joseph made all three attempts, including a 54-yard field goal, last week in Seattle. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said the rookie will kick in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans following two joint practices that will also feature field goal periods. Podlesny converted 61 of 74 attempts (82.4%) at Georgia. "Both guys will get an opportunity to kick," Daniels said. "I can't wait to see how Jack responds."

-- T.J. Hockenson Has Been Limited Due to Ear Infection --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ear infection) said his limited participation in Vikings training camp since Aug. 3rd has been due to an ear infection. He was a full participant in Monday's walk-through, running routes and catching passes from QB Kirk Cousins, but Hockenson clarified afterward that he's still on the mend. "I'm starting to get cleared up," Hockenson. "I had an ear infection that was messing with my equilibrium. Just taking it slow and trying to get back as quick as I can." HC Kevin O'Connell would like to see Hockenson with the first-team offense again when the Tennessee Titans arrive in Eagan for joint practices Wednesday and Thursday. When asked if he'd be ready, Hockenson said he's "taking it day by day." "The hope is we can start working him back in," O'Connell said Sunday. "This is a pretty critical part of our preparation for the season, especially with our plan for some of our starters, and I know T.J. will be out there when he is ready to go."

-- Brian O'Neill Returns to Team Drills --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (Achilles), who suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a Week 17 game in the 2022 regular season, participated in team drills for the first time in 2023. “I’m really excited,” O’Neill said. “I’m just trying to follow the plan that they’ve got for me and starting to shake some rust off. We’re right on schedule, right where we want to be. They’ve done a great job. We’re not there yet but will be.”

-- Ty Chandler Impresses in First Preseason Action --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler jumped out in the first preseason game, according to HC Kevin O'Connell. "Any time he had the ball in his hands, he was rarely tackled by the first defender that was in space," O'Connell said.

-- Vikings Hosting Kareem Hunt --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Kareem Hunt is visiting the Minnesota Vikings today.

-- Jordan Addison Standing Out --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison has been among the team's biggest standouts during training camp so far.

-- Dalvin Cook Watch --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reports sources say the impression is that free-agent RB Dalvin Cook knows where teams stand on money and role for him. Some wondered if he’s strategically waiting to see how camps and preseason unfold to get the money up? Meanwhile, he’s still expected to stay on schedule following a reported shoulder surgery in February.

-- Vikings Sign N'Keal Harry --
Sun Aug 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent WR N'Keal Harry.

-- T.J. Hockenson Sits Saturday; Could Be Holding In --
Sat Aug 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in shorts for practice on Saturday. Rumors are circulating that he might be “holding in” for a new long-term deal. He is set to play in his fifth-year team option.

-- James Lynch Lost for the Season --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings DT James Lynch (torn ACL) suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2023 season.

-- Vikings Workout Ronald Darby --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star-Tribune reports veteran free-agent CB Ronald Darby worked out for the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.

-- Alexander Mattison Fine --
Thu Aug 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) returned to practice on Thursday.

-- Alexander Mattison Dinged --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) was seen limping after team drills late in Tuesday’s practice session. He went for further evaluation, but he said he “should be OK” while making his way off the field and there’s been no further word on his status.

-- Vikings to Host Dalton Risner --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent OG Dalton Risner is set to visit the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Danielle Hunter Gets New Deal --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings and three-time Pro Bowl LB Danielle Hunter agreed to terms on a new one-year deal worth $20 million, sources said. Hunter gets $17 million guaranteed and a no-tag clause, with a chance to earn a big payday next March.

-- Vikings Looking into Trading Unhappy Danielle Hunter --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have evaluated trade options for LB Danielle Hunter in light of his ongoing unhappiness with his contract, with sources from multiple teams saying Minnesota has made the former Pro Bowler available. Hunter does not want to play on his $4.9 million base salary for this season, so the Vikings have tried to find creative solutions should they fail to reach a new deal with him. Hunter, 28, skipped organized team activities and mandatory minicamp and is not practicing during training camp after missing the offseason program. Minnesota's approach isn't necessarily new, with the understanding that Hunter likely wants a trade or release, absent a new deal. The Vikings have attempted to extend Hunter, but not on a long-term deal the player feels is commensurate with his skill set, sources said. HC Kevin O'Connell said Saturday that he has spoken daily with Hunter in the team facility and remains optimistic that an agreement to begin practicing can be reached. For now, however, O'Connell would not reveal what, if any, work Hunter has been doing.

-- Alexander Mattison's Versatility Praised --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings OC Wes Phillips talked about RB Alexander Mattison's versatility on Thursday. "[It's] the consistency of who he is every day, what he's put on tape every opportunity he's gotten: his multifaceted run game, pass protection and then his hands in the pass game, his route-running ability," Phillips said. "I think we're going to see a lot of good things, and maybe people didn't realize how good a player Alex Mattison really is."

-- Danielle Hunter Shows for Camp, But... --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports while unhappy Minnesota Vikings DE Danielle Hunter showed up for camp today, don’t expect him to practice while his situation gets resolved. There are still a variety of options for how that would happen.

-- Dalvin Cook Staying Patient --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KSTP-TV reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook is staying patient. “At this moment, it’s kinda just taking my time and being patient with the process,” he said. “You can’t rush this. This is a life decision… I’m just taking my time and not rushing it. When I make that decision it’s going to be right for me and my family.”

-- Pending Litigation Could Complicate a Dalvin Cook Signing --
Thu Jul 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports RB Dalvin Cook’s free agency potentially will be complicated by developments in pending litigation. A court filing that has since been sealed contends that Cook’s lawyers offered Gracelyn Trimble $1 million to send a letter to the NFL “relieving Mr. Cook of any wrongdoing” in connection with an incident that has prompted allegations of domestic violence against Cook. Cook has denied the claims, and he has sued Trimble and her lawyer for defamation. The $1 million offer allegedly came after Cook’s lawyers offered $800,000 in exchange for an affidavit from Trimble denying claims of abuse. Trimble’s lawyers want to use the settlement offers against Cook during Trimble’s trial, arguing that the offers represent evidence of awareness of guilt — and that the offer represents an attempt to persuade her to commit perjury. Typically, settlement offers are never allowed to be introduced into evidence in a civl trial. That rule promotes the making of settlement offers in an attempt to resolve civil claims without consuming unnecessary judicial resources. If settlement offers could be used as evidence, no settlement offers would ever be made. Regardless of whether the settlement offers are introduced during a trial in open court, the evidence of the settlement offers has made its way into the court of public opinion. The request for a letter to the NFL absolving Cook of wronging suggests that Cook is concerned about a punishment under the Personal Conduct Policy. Throughout his free agency, there has been chatter in league circles regarding hesitation arising from the possibility of a suspension.

-- Jordan Addison Cited for Speeding & Reckless Driving --
Thu Jul 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison was cited just after 3 a.m. today for speed and reckless driving in St. Paul. He was driving 140 MPH in a 55, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

-- Vikings Want Dalvin Cook Back, But... --
Thu Jul 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook (Vikings) has a $7 million-per-year offer from the Minnesota Vikings on the table. Cook has not accepted it, and the veteran running back may not want to go back to the Vikings. The Jets and the Dolphins are the two teams that seem to be most interested, and this $7 million number could get a bidding war started. Cook is being patient, but he'll likely find a new home right before or during training camp later this summer.

-- Alexander Mattison Speaks --
Thu Jul 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Vikings RB Alexander Mattison says he's more than ready to start for the team. “For me, it’s a great opportunity to step into the role, the limelight and the position I’ve always dreamt of being in,” Mattison said. “All the work I’ve put in to this point, all the work following in [RB Dalvon Cook’s] footsteps, side by side, challenging each other every day, prepared me for a moment like this where I can have the opportunity to seize what’s in front of me.” Mattison said he believes Cook will land on his feet and succeed with whatever team signs him. Cook remains a free agent.

-- K.J. Osborn Praised --
Wed Jul 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR K.J. Osborn has been a “real standout” during offseason practices. “He’s moving around, he’s playing multiple spots, taking on a leadership role, which I expected him to do in that room, and it’s just been a really cool process to see not only what his ownership of what his role was previously, but you can see it when he breaks the huddle,” O’Connell said of Osborn.

-- Dalvin Cook Draws Offers, But... --
Tue Jun 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook has received multiple offers since his release. The Patriots, Dolphins, Jets, and Broncos are potential suitors. Cook is likely to wait until closer to training camp to make a final decision on where he signs.

-- Dalvin Cook Speaks --
Thu Jun 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio free-agent RB Dalvin Cook mentioned two teams. “You know, a lot of people got me pegged going back home [to the Dolphins],” Cook said. “A lot of people got me going to the Jets. It’s all over the place right now, but what’s gonna be important for me is just going to that right situation and helping somebody turn the page. I want to go and be the piece that can just help somebody win and get over the hump and whatever that situation comes with, if it comes with me taking less reps, but me being in the perfect situation to hold up that trophy, I don’t mind. I just wanna go somewhere I can just get the ball and just help somebody win, and turn the next page.” He was asked specifically about the Miami roster and the other pieces they have on offense. “Yeah, it’s an exciting situation to go into when you got guys that can stretch the field on the outside,” Cook said. I think that defense is pretty solid to me. QB Tua Tagovailoa, when he’s out on the field, they got a winning a record. Like you said, as a running back you look for a certain scheme and I know the scheme that I’m good in, and that’s outside zone, and that’s what the Miami Dolphins run. So it’s like, you know, it’d be a perfect fit. And the roster, like you said, speaks for itself.”

-- Dalvin Cook Speaks --
Wed Jun 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook says he is looking to sign with a team that will be competing for a championship this season. He said there is no timetable to sign with a team.

-- Dalvin Cook 100% --
Mon Jun 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook says his shoulder is fully healthy following off-season surgery.

-- Jordan Addison Watch --
Mon Jun 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings first-round pick WR Jordan Addison (undisclosed) was dealing with an undisclosed minor injury during the offseason program, which kept him sidelined from the team’s practices. However, HC Kevin O’Connell says Addison should be OK when the Vikings reconvene for training camp.

-- Vikings Could Let Kirk Cousins Walk --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is not expecting contract talks with Minnesota until March, when he is scheduled to become a free agent.

-- Justin Jefferson Won't Hold Out --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports WR Justin Jefferson has pledged to be at training camp in July, whether or not he has agreed to a contract extension by then with the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Danielle Hunter to No-Show Mini-Camp --
Mon Jun 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports DE Danielle Hunter plans to skip the Minnesota Vikings’ mandatory mini-camp, per sources. The sides haven’t seen eye-to-eye on a new contract. Minnesota has received trade calls, and now one of the NFL’s top pass rushers is officially a holdout.

-- Vikings Release Dalvin Cook --
Fri Jun 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports the Vikings have released RB Dalvin Cook. It will become official at 4 PM ET today. The Vikings owe Cook $2 million, so he plans to be patient in waiting for the right situation for his next signing.

-- Vikings to Trade or Release Dalvin Cook by Friday --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have informed RB Dalvin Cook that he’s being released, per source. The Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos are two of the teams that are expected to have an interest in signing Cook once he officially is released, per sources. The Vikings are expected to try to trade Cook one more time today and if they are unable to, they would plan to process his official release Friday, per source. The Vikings will owe Cook $2 million this year once they release him. By releasing him after June 1st, the Vikings also will save $9 million in cap space, while taking on $5.1 million in dead money on their 2023 cap.

-- Danielle Hunter Drawing Trade Interest --
Wed Jun 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are receiving trade calls centered around star DE Danielle Hunter, and the interest is real, sources say.

-- Vikings Sign 2nd-Rounder DeWayne McBride --
Tue Jun 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed 7th-round draft pick RB DeWayne McBride to a four-year contract.

-- Jordan Addison Injured --
Wed May 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (undisclosed) has been held out of OTA practices, after suffering an undisclosed injury at the end of rookie minicamp, according to HC Kevin O'Connell.

-- Justin Jefferson No-Shows, But... --
Wed May 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell has spoken to WR Justin Jefferson regularly and he hopes to see him soon. Jefferson has not been attending voluntary offseason workouts, as the two sides likely work on a long-term extension.

-- Dalvin Cook Resolution Coming This Week? --
Wed May 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a trade of RB Dalvin Cook by the Minnesota Vikings remains very possible, and it could happen by the end of the week, once June 1st comes and goes and the Vikings can split the $6.2 cap acceleration over two years, $3.1 million in 2023 and $3.1 million in 2024. Cook has a base salary of $10.4 million in 2023. The question becomes whether someone else will take on the full salary — and if so whether the next team will want to restructure the deal, converting most of the salary into a signing bonus that would be spread over the remaining three years of the deal, and possibly beyond, through voidable years. One team to watch continues to be the Dolphins. However, if another team is willing to take on the full salary and the Dolphins aren’t, another team could end up doing the deal.

-- Vikings Sign First-Rounder Jordan Addison --
Wed May 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round draft pick WR Jordan Addison to a four-year contract with a 5th-year team option.

-- Jordan Addison Impresses --
Tue May 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison looks the part, HC Kevon O'Connell said following Addison's performance at rookie minicamp Friday, May 12th. "You can tell he's a little bit ahead of a lot of the guys out on the field today," O'Connell said. "He's understanding exactly what that play means for what routes he has and how to go adjust once the picture changes when that ball is snapped."

-- Dalvin Cook Watch --
Sun May 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN' reports there's not a clear cut avenue for Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook to be traded, at least at the moment. They want to do right by him, but that could result in any avenue at this time.

-- Vikings Trade Za'Darius Smith --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have acquired DE Za'Darius Smith, a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings for 2024 and 2025 fifth-round draft picks. Smith's reworked contract guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 and he’ll be a free-agent next March.

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