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Minnesota Vikings adjust star players contract to ease salary cap issues, shows another move could be coming

The Minnesota Vikings had some salary cap issues going into the 2024 seaosn. After an offseason where the salary cap looked to be in a healthy spot, it dwindled to less than $1 million.

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Vikings’ Season Opener is a Must-Win And Mark Craig on Zimmer a Must Listen

The Vikings season gets underway on Sunday at noon against the New York football Giants (I mean, c’mon, is “football” really needed there? They certainly aren’t going to play the New York baseball Giants).

T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 5

Vikings Extend TJ Hockenson for Salary Cap Purposes

The Minnesota Vikings open their season this Sunday in New York against the Giants at noon, but they’ll be without a crucial offensive piece. Star tight end T.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 5

Justin Jefferson wants Sam Darnold to throw it up and trust him to make the play

As Justin Jefferson prepares to play his first game with Sam Darnold on Sunday, his message to his new quarterback is a simple one: help me help you. Jefferson has done all he can this offseason to boost Darnold's confidence and establish a belief that he's going to make plays for him even when he doesn't appear to be open.

Jordan Addison News / The Daily Norseman / September 5

Jordan Addison Says He’s Playing On Sunday

An ankle injury, apparently, won’t stop him The Minnesota Vikings currently only have two players listed on their injury report heading into Sunday’s season opener against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 5

Vikings work out two punters, still appear skeptical of Ryan Wright

The Vikings worked out a pair of punters on Thursday, suggesting they're still skeptical of Ryan Wright as they head into the 2024 season. The two they worked out were Corliss Waitman (per Aaron Wilson) and Brock Miller (per James Larsen).

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 5

How the Giants can beat the Vikings in Week 1

The Giants open the 2024 season as one-point underdogs against Minnesota according to ESPN Bet. It’s a game New York can easily win, if they do the following.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 5

Vikings New RB Has Bold Declaration

For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings will feature a quarterback not named Kirk Cousins in a Week 1 game, pivoting to veteran Sam Darnold after Cousins left for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency six months ago.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Minnesota Vikings brilliantly use free agent visit to prepare for Week 1 vs. New York Giants

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the New York Giants on Sunday, September 8th at noon CST. It's week one which can bring a lot of different elements to the table.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 5

Vikings-Giants Week 1 score predictions from the Vikings on SI staff

Another Minnesota Vikings season will get underway on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. It's an interesting opener pitting two teams who matched up in the playoffs a couple years ago and then regressed and missed the postseason in 2023.

Camryn Bynum News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 5

Cam Bynum Playing Hardball with Minnesota Vikings?

The Minnesota Vikings season is about to start. Yes, in less than 72 hours, Sam Darnold will throw his first pass in purple, Aaron Jones his first carry and Will Reichard his first kick through the uprights.

NFL News / ClutchPoints / September 5

Minnesota Vikings bold predictions for Week 1 vs. Giants

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough road ahead of them in 2024. Minnesota parted ways with Kirk Cousins this offseason, signaling that the team is entering a rebuilding phase.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 5

6 Prominent Vikings Scheduled for Final Season in Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings kick off the regular season this Sunday at the New York Giants. The team finished 7-10 in 2023 and will hope to sweet that standing with Sam Darnold at quarterback in 2024.

NFL News / Bleacher Nation / September 5

Vikings vs. Giants Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Sept. 8

Check out best bets for when the Minnesota Vikings (0-0) and the New York Giants (0-0) meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Sign up for a Fubo free trial to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable!

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 5

Behind enemy lines: Giants expert answers 5 questions ahead of Vikings opener

Patricia Traina of New York Giants On SI checks in to answer five questions about the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 opponent. Our own Will Ragatz answered five questions for the Giants On SI about the Vikings and you can read that here.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 5

Vikings Will Never Be This Healthy Again

The Minnesota Vikings come into Week 1 with an incredibly clean bill of health. Of course, the injury report should be in check out of the gate, but it’s beyond clean for Kevin O’Connell’s squad as they get set for the New York Giants.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 5

Kevin O’Connell Suggests Potential Position Transition for Vikings Rookie

The 2024 version of Minnesota’s draft featured the arrival of the new franchise quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. At least that is what head coach Kevin O’Connell said after his pricey first-round quarterback injured his knee.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 5

New Vikings QB Still High on Hold Team

Last week, the Minnesota Vikings dropped quarterback Jaren Hall in favor of free-agent passer Brett Rypien, a move that stunned the team’s onlookers — most of them not in a positive way.

Justin Jefferson News / ClutchPoints / September 5

Why Justin Jefferson ‘loves’ Minnesota despite it being boring

Despite what some might view as a drawback, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has expressed a strong affection for the state’s tranquility, labeling it as “boring” but beneficial for his focus and personal growth.

T.J. Hockenson News / ClutchPoints / September 5

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson gets ‘loose’ injury return target date

T.J. Hockenson will begin his 2024 season on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL. The 27-year-old Pro Bowler is a big piece of the Minnesota Vikings offense that the team will have to survive without for a big chunk of the season.