Minnesota Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf announced today the team will honor the memory of Bud Grant throughout the 2023 regular season. As part of the tribute, the team will wear the new Classic uniform, complete with a ‘Bud’ signature patch, for the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10. For the remainder […]
Kirk Cousins Stars In Netflix Series
(Eagan, MN) — Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is one of three N-F-L Q-B’s staring in a new Netflix series called “Quarterback.” The series focuses on Cousins along with Chiefs Q-B Patrick Mahomes and Falcons Q-B Marcus Mariota and takes you through their 2023 season with exclusive footage and behind the scenes access. The series is […]
Vikings make if official, cut Dalvin Cook
The Minnesota Vikings have announced the team has terminated the contract of RB Dalvin Cook. “I hold Dalvin in the highest regard and am grateful for his contributions on and off the field. Dalvin is a tough, dynamic player and a respected leader by his teammates, which was evident by his multiple seasons as a […]
Vikings Release 2023 Schedule
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings embark on their 63rd N-F-L season in 2023 with a schedule featuring five primetime games. Three of the primetime matchups will be at U.S. Bank Stadium, including two Monday Night Football contests, marking the first time since 2010 the Vikings will host games on two Monday nights in a […]
Public memorial for Bud Grant planned
A free, public celebration of Bud Grant’s life will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, May 21, at noon. Speakers, panel discussions and memorial videos will pay tribute to the Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and honor his contributions to the region as an avid outdoorsman, supporter of veterans and legendary athlete […]
Longtime Vikings equipment manager retires after 47 years
Longtime Minnesota Vikings Equipment Manager Dennis Ryan has retired after 47 years with the organization. “I’m humbled to have been a part of the Vikings since I was a part-timer in high school,” said Ryan. “To look back at more than 40 years and see all the ways the NFL and the Vikings have changed […]
Vikings release LB Kendricks
Eagan, Minn. (March 6, 2023) – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the team has terminated the contract of LB Eric Kendricks. “As a Pro Bowler and team captain, a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a leader of the Vikings social justice efforts, Eric leaves a powerful, permanent legacy within our organization and […]
Vikings have their new defensive coordinator
The Minnesota Vikings have named Brian Flores defensive coordinator. Flores spent the 2022 season as the senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers and brings almost two decades of NFL experience to Head Coach Kevin O’Connell’s staff. In one season with Pittsburgh, Flores led a defense that gave up just seven rushing touchdowns, which […]
Hunter Heading To Pro Bowl
(Eagan, MN) — Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter has been named to the 2023 N-F-L Pro Bowl Games. Hunter, who will be appearing in his third Pro Bowl, is replacing Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, who is unable to participate due to the Super Bowl. Hunter started in all 17 games this season and registered 65 tackles […]
Vikings defensive coordinator Donatell fired
STATEMENT FROM VIKINGS HEAD COACH KEVIN O’CONNELL Eagan, Minn. (January 19, 2023) – “Today I informed Ed Donatell we will be going in a different direction at defensive coordinator in 2023. While this was a difficult decision because of the tremendous respect I have for Ed as a person and a coach, I believe it […]