Following 2023’s five-team coaching carousel, this offseason featured a quarter of the jobs becoming available. One HC-needy team (New England) did not put its position on the market, promoting Jerod Mayo, but the rest did. The Patriots’ decision also produced the first shakeup among the league’s longest-tenured head coach list since 2013. Since the Eagles fired Andy Reid, Bill … [Read more...] about The NFL’s Longest-Tenured Head Coaches
Latest On Vikings, LT Christian Darrisaw
While it took longer than many expected, the Vikings managed to hammer out a monster extension with Justin Jefferson. The team can now turn its attention to other financial priorities, one of which is a second contract for left tackle Christian Darrisaw. [RELATED: Vikings Likely To Make DL, CB Additions?] The latter has cemented himself as Minnesota’s blindside blocker, … [Read more...] about Latest On Vikings, LT Christian Darrisaw
Vikings Open To Re-Signing RB Cam Akers?
Cam Akers closed out the 2023 season in Minnesota after his Rams tenure ended in a trade. The free agent running back is still on the market, but a deal allowing him to remain with the Vikings could be worked out shortly. Akers is set to take part in a physical, and Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press writes passing it could put him on track to re-sign in Minnesota. That … [Read more...] about Vikings Open To Re-Signing RB Cam Akers?
Vikings Targeting DL, CB This Summer
In a recent mailbag Q&A, Alec Lewis of The Athletic noted two positions that are likely to be subject to additions this summer and in free agency next year for the Vikings: defensive tackle and cornerback. While there were some attempts to address each position already this offseason, there is likely much more work to be done in Minnesota. On the defensive line, Minnesota … [Read more...] about Vikings Targeting DL, CB This Summer
NFC North Front Office Updates: Vikings, Lions, Packers
The Vikings announced a number of hires to their scouting staff in recent weeks. As general manager continues to find the path to draft success in the NFL, he is enlisting the help of these new additions to achieve the best possible results. Before getting to the new hires, Minnesota promoted Sam DeLuca to director of pro personnel, according to Neil Stratton of … [Read more...] about NFC North Front Office Updates: Vikings, Lions, Packers