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Vikings Nopedy Nopes: The Truth about a Justin Jefferson Trade, Tampering Verdict, Sean Payton

A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying.

Purple Rumor Mill: Stefon Diggs’ Bizarre Vikings Take, Out of Nowhere Roster Battle, Seth Vernon

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Mekhi Blackmon named to PFF All-Breakout Team for 2024

It would be awesome if it happened There are going to be a lot of intriguing battles to keep an eye on when the Minnesota Vikings head to Training Camp here in about five weeks or so.

Justin Jefferson rumored to be 99 overall in Madden 25

EA Sports' Madden NFL 25 does not release until Aug. 24, but early rumors point to Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson being rated 99 overall. These are not official ratings, but rather a rumored leak, according to maddenratings.com.

Recent NFL Draft video shows the Rams knew of the Vikings love for J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings weren't the only ones trying to secure the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings are a phenomenal situation for Aaron Jones

After signing with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, Aaron Jones finds himself in a phenomenal situation

Vikings Links: Does the Vikings linebacker group have enough depth?

Does the Vikings linebacker group have enough depth? In previous threads I had defensive tackle, interior offensive line, and quarterback as the top three weakest position groups on the team.

85 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 85

With 85 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 85, including Sammy White.

Report: Vikings see 'untapped potential' in Sam Darnold

Despite the Vikings drafting J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback of the future, Sam Darnold enters the 2024-25 season as the presumed starter, so how should fans expect him to look under center in Minnesota?

Minnesota Vikings veteran could land an extension soon

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of salary cap space to work with and a long-time veteran could be next to get an extension.

The Vikings Have Set their Window

Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and wide receivers Justin Jefferson (18) and Adam Thielen (19) talk during training camp at TCO Performance Center.

The View from VT: Diggs with a Bizarre Theory, Risner Right, and McAfee’s QB Plan

Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) reacts with tight end Josh Oliver (84) and guard Dalton Risner (66) after a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at U.S.

The P/PTSD Perspective: New CB Turning Heads, KO for the KO, and Vikings’ Discouraging Cap Hit

PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff.

4 Vikings not named Justin Jefferson that can single handedly change the 2024 season

The Minnesota Vikings, along with the other 31 NFL teams, are officially in the dead period now that mandatory minicamps have wrapped across the board.

When Will JJ McCarthy Be “Ready” to Start and When Should He?

And why timing may not be such a key factor after all As the Vikings conclude their offseason program prior to training camp, where JJ McCarthy stands on his development path to becoming the starter remains a question- and will remain so into training camp and preseason games.

Rams contacted Jets, Vikings about Round 1 tradeup

Known for trading first-round picks for veteran talent since returning to Los Angeles, theRamsfinally used their allotted selection on a college performer this year by drafting Florida State’s Jared Verseat No.

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

86 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 86

With 86 days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off the 2024 season, here is every player to wear the number 86, including Jake Reed.

Minnesota Vikings safety primed for make or break 2024 season

In a strong safety room, Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine is in a make-or-break season.

Former Vikings’ GM Gets Honest About Justin Jefferson’s Skill

This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings bid adieu to four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, as he elected to join the Atlanta Falcons on a lucrative new contract.

Vikings are making major move with former first-round pick

The Minnesota Vikings are changing things up across the board on offense.

How the Vikings Use Undrafted Free Agency to Their Advantage

With his third offseason in Minnesota finalized and ready to compete on the field, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has had a knack for making splashes in undrafted free agency.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addresses financial approach

A few major roster-building decisions have been made this offseason, including the recent monster investment made in receiver Justin Jefferson.