It’s a drastic move but one that could help the long-term health of the franchise that Spielman noted in his bye-week availability. Ravens improve pass rush by trading for Ngakoue (0:57), The Vikings haven't given up on 2020, but focus points to 2021, Former Vikings LB Matt Blair dies at age 70, Source: Vikes' Hunter having surgery, out for '20, Sources: Vikes ship Ngakoue to Ravens for picks, What happened to the Cowboys, Vikings and Texans? The Vikes lose 40-23 and it "wasn’t even that close. Personally, I’d resign Barry Sanders or Megatron. The silver lining? That doesn’t matter, because the player they spent that freed-up money on –- Harris –- probably won’t be on the roster beyond this season. Another move toward 2021 would be the Vikings' trading Riley Reiff. It has plenty of talented pieces in the fold, from veterans such as Eric Kendricks, Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook to young players including Irv Smith Jr. and Justin Jefferson. • Depth charts for every team » • Transactions » | Injuries » More NFL coverage ». Unbelievable! • Bucs add Brown to maximize Brady's window
Yet the word “rebuild” isn’t one general manager Rick Spielman will use to describe the direction the team is heading for the 10 games that remain in 2020. His contract put Minnesota in a bind when he signed as a free agent, and the extension continues to loom over this franchise. And playing young players now helps garner experience that can carry over to next season. Kirk Cousins Ranked 16th? Breaking news from each site is brought to you automatically and continuously 24/7, within around 10 minutes of publication. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will undergo season-ending neck surgery to repair a herniated disc, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. - Is it Time to Start Over? Spielman said no veterans have asked him to be traded ahead of the Nov. 3 deadline. But it’s difficult for decision-makers to cop to that level of honesty when their own jobs hang in the balance.
Is he the player Minnesota wants to keep around while they try to pick up the pieces from a lost season?
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Minnesota is in a position to rebuild, not completely overhaul, the team. • QB Murray: Beating Seahawks a 'big step' Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. That includes the likes of safety Anthony Harris, who the team franchised in March with the hopes of trading, and tight end Kyle Rudolph, whose usage has gone down since Kirk Cousins arrived. BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald offer their thoughts from the most recent Vikings loss. • Transactions » | Injuries » October 14, 2020. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Is it time? How can you keep up with all of Sunday’s action? To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It’s why the Vikings must make a decision about his future quickly this offseason. But also from the short-term standpoint, I’m excited to see where this team continues to grow and to see these young guys we’re playing, especially on the defensive side, continue to get better.
With Ezra Cleveland drafted to play left tackle (though Spielman wouldn’t comment on his future) next season and Reiff’s $13.95 million cap number in 2021, it's unlikely the 32-year-old lineman will be on the roster next year. The quarterback's 10 interceptions in six games are a serious problem. More NFL coverage », Everything you need this week: - CTPN Quick Shots, Kirk Cousins’ Top 10 Throws in 2019 - CTPN Quick Shots, Atlanta Falcons 40, Minnesota Vikings 23: Minnesota dominated from start to finish, Vikings Defense 2020 - Pt 3: LBs & DL - CTPN Quick Shots, Vikings Defense 2020 - Pt 2: The DBs - CTPN Quick Shots, Vikings Defense 2020 - CTPN Quick Shots - Pt 1 - vs the QBs, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Third quarter recap and fourth quarter discussion, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Second quarter recap and third quarter discussion, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: First quarter recap and second quarter discussion, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Key information and first quarter discussion, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Inactive lists for both teams. These predictions can be about the Vikings, NFCN, or NFL as a whole. Vikings RB Cook (groin) ruled out vs.
But the Vikings can no longer hang their hat on the fact that extending Cousins early allowed them cap flexibility. “No, our goal every week is to go out there and win football games,” Spielman said. The Vikings aren’t at rock bottom, but they need to shift their focus toward 2021. All the content you could ever want from a regular Minnesota Vikings podcast. But it’s one that carries severe financial ramifications and could hinder this franchise for years to come. Enter to win some cool prizes: free Vikings ticket to a home game of your choice for the 2021 season, Vikings gear, and some additional cash prizes! #Vikings fans, we're back with this year's edition of Pick 6!
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With your Minnesota Vikings doing so well the season [sarcasm], the guys from Good Morning Gjallarhorn invited Jordan Reid from The Draft Network to talk about some prospective draft picks. Skip to 53:19 for Zimmer and Spielman’s future. Make some 2020 predictions and try to win some prizes! RIP, Matt Blair. • Full schedule » | Standings » The Vikings unloaded an expensive veteran who they now don’t have to franchise or give a long-term extension and added to a crop of a dozen draft picks they have to work with next April. Ranked by the most comments received over the last 24 hours. • Week 7 takeaways: Big day for Baker, Rodgers. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Minnesota Vikings news aggregator, bringing you the latest Vikes headlines from the best Purple and Gold sites and other key national and regional sports sources. Wonnum and James Lynch, it’s a clear indicator the Vikings are focused on the future and using the rest of this season for player development.
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Minnesota was able to recoup most of the draft capital it had initially given up to Jacksonville for Ngakoue. And with Hunter’s future uncertain beyond this season with the defensive end reportedly wanting to become the highest paid pass-rusher in the NFL, the Vikings wouldn’t have been able to afford keeping both him and Ngakoue. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience.
• Ramsey steps up for Nashville school Rick Spielman: No one thinks the season’s over The Eyewitness News Breaking News Alerts is a premium service to keep you up to date with breaking news. We also discuss the loss to the Falcons, how this could affect Zimmer/Spielman going forward, coaching and drafting philosophy, and the Cousins contract. It’s the Vikings’ bye week, but there’s a lot of other action happening. The news comes on the heels of the Vikings’ big..." October 22.