Minnesota Vikings house owners Leonard Wilf and Mark Wilf react earlier than an NFL Worldwide Sequence matchup in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On Oct. 2, 2022, the Vikings possession group participated in one other abroad showcase as Minnesota continued increasing its presence throughout the league’s worldwide push in London. Obligatory Credit score: Kirby Lee-Imagn Photos.
We name them the Nopedy Nopes, and we reveal a brand new batch every weekend at VikingsTerritory — takes and happenings from the Minnesota Vikings orbit that did work out, are too far-fetched for believability, or had been flat-out flawed.
Three rumors. Three verdicts. Another offseason actuality examine.
This week tackles two false theories and one WR concept that received’t come to fruition.
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It’s the Vikings Nopedy Nopes for Could tenth, 2026.
Minnesota Vikings proprietor Zygi Wilf stands on the sphere throughout Jared Allen’s Ring of Fame induction ceremony earlier than a house recreation in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Financial institution Stadium on Oct. 30, 2022. Wilf has overseen one of many franchise’s most profitable possession eras, serving to information the group by constant playoff competition and main stadium improvement. Obligatory Credit score: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports activities.
The Nopedy Nope: The Vikings didn’t spend a lot in free company, so they’ll in all probability be offered by possession.
Pioneer Press‘ Charley Walter unloaded the thought final weekend, claiming, “It’s beginning to look as if Vikings ownership now could be mirroring Twins ownership, which has sought to sell its team. Figuring they were championship worthy, the Vikings a year ago spent more money on player payroll in the offseason ($350 million) than any of the NFL’s other 31 teams.”
“This offseason, the Vikings have spent just $226 million, second lowest in the league. It appears Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf have decided on a significant payroll slash this year. The Vikings won’t admit it, but this sure looks like a rebuilding year. This is the 21st year the Wilfs have owned the Vikings. Until this year, they have made a commendable attempt at winning the Lombardi Trophy.”
On the pursuit of a Tremendous Bowl in 2026, it’s unclear why Walters believes the Vikings have mentioned “no thanks.” Minnesota featured a Prime 3 protection final 12 months and signed Kyler Murray two months in the past.
Walters continued, “Meanwhile, the Twins’ Pohlad ownership isn’t unlike what Red McCombs did with the Vikings in 2005 before selling to the Wilfs. McCombs, who bought the Vikings for $246 million in 1998, cut player and coaching staff payroll to a bare minimum and waited until he got his price ($600 million) from the Wilfs.”
“If the Wilfs, who curiously still haven’t named a permanent general manager since firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last January, were to sell the Vikings today, they could get between $8 billion and $9 billion.”
The Verdict: Groups that spend large in free company — just like the Vikings from 2022 to 2024 — are compelled to reset as a result of the cash runs out. Suggesting a sale of the workforce is on the best way may be construed because the grandaddy of all “nopey nopes.” Credible Vikings sources have since smacked down the reporting. The franchise is just not on the market.
The Nopedy Nope: Stefon Diggs is a WR possibility for Minnesota.
Days after the 2026 NFL Draft, Bleacher Report’s Joseph Zucker analyzed Diggs’s employment choices in 2026, and the Vikings obtained the nod.
Houston Texans broad receiver Stefon Diggs walks off the sphere after a highway recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Financial institution Stadium on Sep. 22, 2024. Diggs returned to Minneapolis years after his memorable tenure with the Vikings, remaining one of many NFL’s best receivers and a central determine in Houston’s evolving offensive assault. Obligatory Credit score: Brad Rempel-Imagn Photos.
He wrote, “The Kansas City Chiefs are in a much different spot organizationally. They’re aiming to contend despite quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL. Like the Raiders, the Chiefs didn’t take a receiver until Day 3. Cincinnati’s Cyrus Allen went in the fifth round, so signing Diggs to a short-term contract makes sense for Kansas City.”
“Would one of Diggs’ old teams consider a reunion? Jordan Addison has yet to make a true breakthrough with the Minnesota Vikings. The team’s depth really falls off once you get past him and Justin Jefferson as well. The Vikings have one quarterback on a one-year contract (Kyler Murray) and another who may be heading into a make-or-break season (J.J. McCarthy). Bringing Diggs back to Minneapolis has some merit.”
Quick ahead every week, and Minnesota added Jauan Jennings, not Diggs.
The Verdict: Nopedy nope on Diggs to Minnesota. The selection was Jennings as a substitute.
The Nopedy Nope: The Vikings have one of many league’s worst quarterback rooms getting into 2026.
Naming the Vikings’ quarterback scenario the NFL’s eight-worst, CBS Sports activities‘ Garrett Podell wrote, “One would think the Minnesota Vikings’ signing of two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray would keep them off this list, but that’s not the case. Murray earned his Pro Bowl selections in 2020 and 2021. That’s a lifetime ago in NFL years. From 2022 to 2025, Murray missed 30 of his possible 68 games.”
“In the five games Murray played for the Cardinals in 2025, he averaged a career low 227.0 total yards per game. Recent first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was the worst quarterback in the NFL in 2025, which sparked the signing of Murray. McCarthy’s performance was simply incredible considering the offensive ecosystem under 2024 Coach of the Year Kevin O’Connell.”
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray wears a WVB memorial bow tie patch honoring late proprietor William V. Bidwill throughout pregame warmups earlier than a house matchup in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2019. Murray entered the NFL with monumental expectations after turning into the No. 1 general decide within the 2019 NFL Draft following his standout collegiate profession at Oklahoma. Obligatory Credit score: Rob Schumacher/The Republic, Arizona Republic through Imagn Content material Providers, LLC.
Murray might not be within the elite tier of NFL quarterbacks, however eighth-worst is fairly daring.
He added, “Despite an electrifying supporting cast, McCarthy ranked dead last in the league in completion percentage (57.6%), touchdown-to-interception ratio (11-12), and passer rating (72.6). Murray could rediscover his early career form with Minnesota.”
The Verdict: Nopedy nope on Murray because the league’s eighth-worst signal-caller. That doesn’t make sense.
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