After informing running back Dalvin Cook that they were going to release him on Thursday, they officially did so on Friday. The team announced the move on social media. This was building for months and months as Cook was due $10.4 million this season with a cap hit of $14.1 million. Considering how his underlying metrics had been diminishing this season, it was inevitable. Cook … [Read more...] about Vikings officially release Dalvin Cook
93 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 93
It’s the final countdown… Well, sort of. The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 93 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10. From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number. Jonathan Bullard currently holds the number for the Vikings and … [Read more...] about 93 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 93
Vikings owners send Rick Spielman new game balls
The Minnesota Vikings finished first in the inaugural team report cards issued by the NFL Players Association and instances like this are a major reason why. According to former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, owners Zygi and Mark Wilf sent him replacement game balls after he lost them all in Hurrican Ian. During the devastation of Hurricane Ian, @spielman_rick lost all … [Read more...] about Vikings owners send Rick Spielman new game balls
Vikings leaders comment on Dalvin Cook after release
The Minnesota Vikings officially released running back Dalvin Cook on Friday afternoon. The move was a long time coming due to what Cook was expected to make this season on the salary cap. Even though he was on the decline with his performance and his cap number was so high, Cook will be missed both on and off the field. Head coach Kevin O’Connell, general manager Kwesi … [Read more...] about Vikings leaders comment on Dalvin Cook after release
Repeat after me “The Vikings are not rebuilding”
A lot of discussions have been occurring over the last few months about the direction of the Minnesota Vikings. They have seen a lot of roster turnover with veterans leaving the team like Adam Thielen, Eric Kendricks and soon-to-be Dalvin Cook. With Danielle Hunter potentially the next one to leave the Vikings, the word rebuild has been thrown around by quite a few people in … [Read more...] about Repeat after me “The Vikings are not rebuilding”
94 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 94
It’s the final countdown… Well, sort of. The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 94 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10. From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number. Defensive lineman Dean Lowry currently wears the number after … [Read more...] about 94 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 94
Zulgad: Examining why Dalvin Cook is latest Vikings’ veteran to be shown the door
The purge of 2023 continued Thursday at TCO Performance Center. Running back Dalvin Cook reportedly was told he will become the latest Vikings veteran to be jettisoned, joining Adam Thielen, Eric Kendricks, Patrick Peterson, Za’Darius Smith and Dalvin Tomlinson. Thielen, Kendricks and Cook were released, while Peterson and Tomlinson left as free agents and Smith was … [Read more...] about Zulgad: Examining why Dalvin Cook is latest Vikings’ veteran to be shown the door
Trading Danielle Hunter would be a front office failure
Going into the offseason, there were a lot of questions about the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, especially at the edge position. After the hiring of Brian Flores, they signed Marcus Davenport from the New Orleans Saints on the first day of free agency. That move sent signals that either Danielle Hunter or Za’Darius Smith would be moving on from the Vikings in 2023. Days prior, … [Read more...] about Trading Danielle Hunter would be a front office failure
Vikings double salary cap space with pending Dalvin Cook release
On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings informed running back Dalvin Cook that they planned to release him. Before doing so, they are going to make one more effort to trade him. When they do inevitably release him, the salary cap situation for the Vikings will be a lot healthier for both 2023 and 2024. Upon his release, the Vikings will have $18.75 million in cap space in 2023 per … [Read more...] about Vikings double salary cap space with pending Dalvin Cook release