After two long-term contracts came during Rick Spielman‘s final years as Vikings GM, Kirk Cousins received bridge treatment under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The new Falcons QB had sought a team more committed to him, though he has since said the Vikings were more likely than not to put off their long-term need for another year had he stayed. Minnesota did not go near Atlanta’s … [Read more...] about Vikings Wanted Kirk Cousins To Stay As Bridge; Veteran Viewed Minnesota First-Round QB Pick As Unlikely
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/31/24
Wednesday’s minor transactions to close out the month: Baltimore Ravens Waived (with injury settlement): DT Rayshad Nichols Buffalo Bills Signed: S Terrell Burgess Waived: P Jack Browning Carolina Panthers Signed: RB Dillon Johnson Waived (with injury designation): WR Daewood Davis Indianapolis Colts Waived: G Lewis Kidd Kansas City Chiefs Activated from active/PUP … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/31/24
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/29/24
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: WR Jesse Matthews Houston Texans Activated from PUP: FB Andrew Beck Jacksonville Jaguars Waived: K Riley Patterson Las Vegas Raiders Signed: WR Terrell Bynum Waived (failed physical): LB Darien Butler Minnesota Vikings Waived: K John Parker Romo New York Jets Activated from PUP: FB Nick Bawden Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/29/24
Vikings To Sign DB Bobby McCain
In need of depth in the secondary, the Vikings are set to bring in Bobby McCain. The veteran defensive back has a deal in place with Minnesota, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. McCain has spent nine seasons in the NFL across three teams. His first stint came in Miami, which included time spent under then-head coach Brian Flores. The latter is now the Vikings’ defensive … [Read more...] about Vikings To Sign DB Bobby McCain
Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon Tears ACL
The Vikings’ secondary suffered another blow today when second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL, according to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Blackmon is likely lost for the year after only the first day of training camp for his sophomore campaign. Kevin O’Connell later confirmed the tear and indicated the Vikings are discussing possible … [Read more...] about Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon Tears ACL