Summer is the most pivotal part of scouting for both teams and fans. The idea is to educate yourself on the players who could be selected in next April’s draft and who could play for or against the Vikings. The latter part is critical to our Summer scouting here on Vikings Wire.The Minnesota Vikings and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah only have three picks in the 2025 NFL … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Draft Summer scouting report: Tate Ratledge, Guard, Georgia
Former Viking: Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer ‘hated’ each other
Things are usually cold in Minnesota but they seemed to be especially cold in the team’s offices between Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. The former head coach and general manager for the team, respectively, always had tension between them but it was never confirmed until now. While appearing on Matt Folk’s podcast, former Viking Kyle Sloter mentioned that Zimmer and Spielman … [Read more...] about Former Viking: Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer ‘hated’ each other
Free agent fits for the Vikings post-2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft filled a lot of holes for the Vikings on paper. However, there are a few spots left that could use some free agency help.A lot of the best free agents have signed because teams like filling roster holes prior to the draft, unlike baseball. Thus, the pool on the surface doesn’t look to be that great, but when you dig through it, there are some players who … [Read more...] about Free agent fits for the Vikings post-2024 NFL Draft
Vikings sign TE Sammis Reyes following rookie minicamp tryout
The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Sammis Reyes following a tryout during this past weekend’s rookie minicamp. The team announced the signing on social media on Monday afternoon. Reyes joins the Vikings by coming through the league’s International Player Pathway (IPP) Program. He will not count against the team’s 90-player roster limit heading into training camp. He … [Read more...] about Vikings sign TE Sammis Reyes following rookie minicamp tryout
HC Kevin O’Connell praises J.J. McCarthy for minicamp work
When the Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy, they thought the pairing with Kevin O’Connell would be perfect, and so far, it seems true. Rookie minicamp has gone well for everyone but it seems the new franchise quarterback has done extremely well right off the bat. When speaking to the media, Kevin O’Connell praised McCarthy’s approach to the first bit of NFL he experienced. “He’s … [Read more...] about HC Kevin O’Connell praises J.J. McCarthy for minicamp work