The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round G Donovan Jackson to a rookie contract, according to Aaron Wilson. Jackson, 22, was a three-year starter at Ohio State. He earned First Team All-American and First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2024, was First Team All-Big Ten in 2023, and Second Team All-Big Ten in 2022. Lance Zierlein compares him to Browns G Wyatt Teller. The … [Read more...] about Vikings Sign First-Round G Donovan Jackson
NFC Notes: Elgton Jenkins, Colston Loveland, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears OC Declan Doyle is already raving about first-round TE Colston Loveland and what he can bring to the team’s offense. “I got to watch Colston a little bit right at the end of last year and I was like, ‘Man, I would love to be able to coach this guy,'” Doyle said, via the team website. “It just so happens that I end up here, and we end up acquiring him, and we’re … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Elgton Jenkins, Colston Loveland, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OL Tate Ratledge was a guard during his time in college at Georgia, but the second-round selection is now getting reps as a center in rookie minicamp. “It’s different from guard, of course,” Ratledge said, via the team website. “I’m glad I’ve had prior experience playing center so it’s nothing brand new to me. Coming back out there getting the feel for it. You have … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
One UDFA To Watch For Every Team
Dubbed by some as the unofficial eighth round of the draft, undrafted free agency is an important part of team-building. Even on just a practical level, the league doesn’t draft enough players to fill out the roster, so undrafted free agents fill in the cracks. But more than that, UDFAs can be an important source of talent for savvy teams. Every year, teams mine crucial depth, … [Read more...] about One UDFA To Watch For Every Team
Daniel Jones Took Less Guaranteed Money To Sign With Colts Instead Of Vikings
The Colts signed QB Daniel Jones in free agency to bring in competition for the starting job with QB Anthony Richardson. When appearing on the Ross Tucker Podcast, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said the Vikings thought Jones would return to Minnesota, but he wound up taking less guaranteed money to sign with the Colts. “It sounded like they thought Jones was coming back, but … [Read more...] about Daniel Jones Took Less Guaranteed Money To Sign With Colts Instead Of Vikings