Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after catching a landing move towards the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 23, 2023, throughout the second quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium in Minneapolis. Addison continued his spectacular rookie marketing campaign with one other explosive scoring play because the Vikings secured a primetime victory over San Francisco at dwelling. Necessary Credit score: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports activities
The Minnesota Vikings will get coaching camp underway in lower than 10 weeks, and followers now know the total schedule, which kicks off in Minneapolis on September thirteenth towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Within the backdrop, VikingsTerritory is right here for a peek on the present rumor mill.
Minnesota’s rumor mill has recent angles involving a large receiver, a security, and a former draft choose.
Each weekend, we put up two batches of rumors, and that is the primary version, with June proper across the nook.
Three Vikings Angles Floor earlier than Summer time Camp
The Purple Rumor Mill for Might twenty third, 2026.
Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jordan Addison (3) participates in pregame warmups earlier than dealing with the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Addison ready alongside teammates as Minnesota finalized offensive plans forward of an necessary NFC matchup throughout his productive rookie season with the Vikings’ passing assault persevering with to develop weekly. Necessary Credit score: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports activities
Rumor: Jordan Addison is sensible as a commerce candidate for the Indianapolis Colts.
FanSided‘s Jake Beckman recognized one participant per staff to focus on through commerce, and for Indianapolis, Addison evidently moved the needle.
He defined, “The Colts are in a very tough spot right now. IF (and that’s a big IF) Daniel Jones is healthy enough to play at the beginning of the season, he’s going to need his receivers to get open early and often. The problem is that right now, his wide receivers are Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.”
“That’s not remotely close to the caliber of a receiver room that they’re going to need… and there isn’t really anyone out there who is going to give that wide receiver room a shot of adrenaline. However, the Vikings did just sign Jauan Jennings.”
Any Addison commerce fodder this offseason has been fan- or media-driven. There’s no credible intel to counsel a deal is in play.
Beckman added, “If they wanted to move on from Addison, who has had a litany of legal issues, they absolutely could. It’s unprecedented for a team to trade a player right after they exercise his fifth-year option, but this is a pretty unique situation that both teams are in.”
The issue? The Vikings most likely aren’t buying and selling Addison. They’d’ve executed that already this offseason.
Rumor: Theo Jackson might be launched later this summer time.
Bleacher Report‘s Moe Moton outlined a shock minimize candidate for every NFL staff final week, and for the Vikings, Jackson acquired the remedy.
He defined, “Last season, Theo Jackson moved up on the Minnesota Vikings’ safety depth chart, playing 60 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. After a step forward in his development, Jackson may be less productive as the Vikings’ No. 3 safety.”
“He could lose his roster spot if rookie third-rounder Jakobe Thomas shows promising signs in the next phases of the Vikings’ offseason program.”
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell greets security Theo Jackson (25) earlier than a matchup towards the Buffalo Payments on Nov. 13, 2022, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Jackson later developed right into a significant defensive contributor for Minnesota after initially becoming a member of the group in a reserve position and particular groups capability. Necessary Credit score: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports activities
After Camryn Bynum departed for the Indianapolis Colts final offseason, the Vikings rapidly designated Jackson as his alternative. Jackson performed in 14 video games, beginning eight, the place he gathered 47 tackles, a compelled fumble, and two quarterback hits. Nonetheless, he additionally allowed a excessive passer ranking of 131.5.
Whereas Jackson completed the season with a 68.4 Professional Soccer Focus grade, Ward’s grade was barely increased at 70.4. Moreover, Brian Flores started relying extra on Ward because the season concluded, indicating that Minnesota’s security technique may shift considerably within the upcoming season.
It’s price noting that Jackson’s job might be in additional jeopardy if Harrison Smith decides to return for Yr No. 15.
Rumor: Janarius Robinson has a shot at changing into the most recent New England Patriot.
Robinson may hearth up his fifth NFL staff in 5 years. NBC Sports activities‘ Josh Alper wrote Tuesday morning, “The Patriots will be checking out a potential addition to their defense on Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that defensive end Janarius Robinson will be working out for the team.”
“Robinson spent last season with the Chiefs, but he did not appear in any games after fracturing his foot in the offseason. Robinson was a Vikings fourth-round pick in 2021 and moved on to the Eagles in 2022, but spent most of both seasons on injured reserve.”
Via three months of free company, Robinson has no identified intrigue from EDGE-needy groups. That would change any day.
Florida State operating again Jacques Patrick (9) and defensive finish Janarius Robinson (11) stroll off the sector after dealing with the Florida Gators on Nov. 24, 2018, at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles closed the common season rivalry matchup with each gamers contributing to Florida State’s effort towards its in-state rival. Necessary Credit score: Jacob Gralton-FSView
Do the Patriots want extra EDGE help? From a task participant and fringe roster bubble commodity like Robinson — seemingly not. However, right here’s a look at Mike Vrabel’s outdoors linebackers in the mean time.
Harold Landry III
Dre’Mont Jones
Gaba Jacas
Namdi Obiazor
Bradyn Swinson
Quintayvious Hutchins
Jesse Luketa
Xavier Holmes
If signed, Robinson would most likely slide onto the depth chart behind Jacas, a 2nd-Spherical rookie, and above Obiazor, a Sixth-Spherical rookie.
The Vikings drafted Robinson in Spherical 4 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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