The Purple and Gold Standard
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The legal tampering period of NFL free agency will officially be upon us at 11:00 AM Central time on Monday morning, and it appears that the Minnesota Vikings may have finally gotten themselves under the league’s salary cap with a couple of contract restructures. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Vikings are […]
Vikings QB crisis explodes: Will Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, or Malik Willis rescue Minnesota’s future? Dive into this special Xs & SKOLs episode from The Real Forno Show for shocking insights! In this gripping return of Xs & SKOLs on Vikings 1st & SKOL, host Tyler Forness teams up with Luke Braun of Locked On […]
As the rumors and signs that Kyler Murray may sign with the Minnesota Vikings after he is released next week by the Arizona Cardinals heat up (the Vikings are the clear favorite to land Murray in betting markets), questions arise about Murray and his fit with the Vikings’ offense, his commitment to his craft, and […]
Free agency for the 2026 NFL season is scheduled to begin officially on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.The “Legal Tampering” period begins on March 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET.All 32 teams must be under the salary cap by the official start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at […]
One of the big stories that hit the NFL wires yesterday was the Arizona Cardinals officially informing former #1 overall pick Kyler Murray that the team would be releasing him at the start of the new league year. He is currently owed a ton of money by the Cardinals, so the assumption is that any […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves another SB Nation Reacts survey for you all to […]
ESPN’s Jordan Reid just dropped a new two-round mock draft following this year’s NFL Combine and he has the Vikings loading up on defense with their first two picks. Let’s jump in and see what kind of team Reid believes the Vikings will be building in the post-Kwesi era. Round 1, Pick 18: DT Caleb […]
With just over a week to go before the start of the new NFL league year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for ways to get compliant with the salary cap, and word has surfaced that they may be looking to move on from one of their more dynamic defensive players. According to Adam Schefter of […]
Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback turmoil post-2026 NFL Combine on The Real Forno Show. Host Tyler Forness questions J.J. McCarthy’s future amid rumors, exploring veteran options like Geno Smith and Kyler Murray as ideal fits for Kevin O’Connell’s offense. With releases like Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave shaking the market, Forness breaks down trade […]
In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 offseason challenges, focusing on quarterback uncertainty, NFL Combine revelations, and defensive backfield evaluations. Set against the backdrop of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine where rumors fly faster […]
The Minnesota Vikings have a little more than a week to clear out a whole lot of cap space so that they can be compliant with the NFL’s salary cap by the start of the new league year on 11 March. It sounds like they’ve made a couple of decisions towards getting there, and those […]
One of the more provocative rumors circulating around the NFL Combine this past week is that the Minnesota Vikings have soured on J.J. McCarthy and may even be pursuing an exit strategy with the former first-round pick. Tony Pauline reports that the Vikings are “quietly pursuing an exit strategy” for McCarthy and that a source […]
It is a great time of year for football fans. You really have to like this time of year if you are true football nerd/doofus. You got off season planning and the underwear olympics going on plus, for Vikings fans, we got QB dilemma. How can you not be entertained? The defensive backs were really […]
A couple of weeks ago, the National Football League won a grievance against the National Football League Players Association that said that they were no longer allowed to publicize the “grades” that each organization receives from players around the league in various categories. That grievance, apparently, does not stop the NFLPA from giving those grades […]
Vikings fans, is Anthony Richardson destined for Minnesota? In this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness ranks the top 10 QB additions to push J.J. McCarthy, sparking heated debates on trades, reunions, and upside plays. In a candid discussion on The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano, the […]
The 2026 NFL Combine is getting underway today at 2 PM CST. The Minnesota Vikings will be there with their newly former leadership group. The drills aren’t my favorite in the world to watch. To me, you’re better off watching game footage, but it does impact the draft. For that reason alone, it’s impossible to […]
NFL Combine 2026: Schedule, TV channel, and how to watch workouts in IndianapolisWorkout scheduleThursday, February 26 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers, kickersFriday, February 27 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight endsSaturday, February 28 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backsSunday, March 1 (1 p.m. […]
We’re beyond the Super Bowl but not quite to the start of the new league year so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Minnesota Vikings. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Vikings player or coach, and who was it? You could always […]
The Minnesota Vikings are about $42 million over the estimated $303.5 million NFL salary cap for 2026 (the projected range is between $301.2 million and $305.7 million) and must get salary cap compliant by 4pm ET on March 11th. Beyond trimming $42 million in cap space (the Vikings currently are the most over the salary […]
The Real Forno Show dives into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 NFL Scouting Combine plans on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Host Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano deliver sharp analysis on why Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski are skipping the main podium sessions, the relevance of the Combine in the tracking-data era, and a […]
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Minnesota Vikings? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
I am really enjoying the debate about the QB position. I guess I love the drama! It is too bad that JJ McCarthy has been injured for much of the last two seasons. It really has delayed his development and the team’s ability to determine his long term future. His performance on the field has […]
In our quest to make you, our readers, the most informed fans of the Minnesota Vikings that we can, we have crafted a resource that will help you to track down the results of any Vikings game from any point in their history. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Minnesota Vikings Scorigami. For those of […]
Is the Minnesota Vikings’ aging defense set for a youth revolution in the 2026 NFL Draft? Join Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano on Two Old Bloggers as they dissect Brian Flores’ strategy, linebacker futures, and scorching NFL Combine rumors. This episode, aired February 22, 2026, hooks Vikings fans with bold predictions on injecting fresh talent […]