New York Giants outdoors linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux warms up earlier than a daily season matchup on Sept. 26, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thibodeaux entered the season as one of many NFL’s most intriguing younger go rushers after arriving in New York as a extremely touted first-round draft choose from Oregon. Necessary Credit score: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports activities
With the Minnesota Vikings’ common season kicking off on Sept. 13 in Minneapolis towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers, and coaching camp lower than 10 weeks away, the complete schedule is lastly set. Alongside the way in which, VikingsTerritory returns with the newest chatter from the rumor mill.
Minnesota’s rumor mill has contemporary materials on a Giants go rusher, its new quarterback, and a former Vikings defender.
As June approaches, this marks the second of our two weekly rumor batches of the weekend.
A Splashy Commerce Concept Leads the Newest Vikings Rumors
The Purple Rumor Mill for Might twenty fourth, 2026.
New York Giants linebackers Brian Burns (0) and Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) rejoice after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Sep. 26, 2024, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants’ pass-rushing duo helped strain Prescott all through the divisional matchup whereas energizing New York’s protection throughout a nationally televised NFC East showdown. Necessary Credit score: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com
Rumor: If Kayvon Thibodeaux is gettable by way of commerce, the Vikings ought to inquire.
Fansided‘s Jake Beckman pinpointed one commerce candidate per NFL squad this week, and on Thibodeaux to Minnesota, he wrote, “The Vikings traded Johnathon Greenard to the Eagles during the draft, and now they’re going to be missing out on a whole lot of snaps and even more production. Luckily for them, the Giants are sitting there with a plethora of defensive ends and edge rushers.”
“New York might be saying that they’re not going to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux, but that’s what every team says, so they don’t lose leverage in any potential trades. If the Vikings wanted to go and get him, they’d definitely be able to… However, if you’re a Vikings fan, that’s probably not what you want.”
In 2022, Thibodeaux was thought-about one of many subsequent premium EDGEs within the league.
Beckman continued, “Sure, Thibodeaux would end up being awesome, but I don’t necessarily want my team to make any trades when they don’t have a general manager. Especially after they just traded a player like Greenard for the low price of two third-round picks.”
Buying and selling for Thibodeaux could be fantastic for the Vikings — if they’ll discover the cap house for his eventual extension. They might not do this for Greenard. How would Thibodeaux be totally different?
Rumor: Warren Moon questions Kyler Murray’s motivation, although he thinks Murray can play properly in MIN.
Moon chatted with Kay Adams this week and wasn’t shy, delivering bittersweet takes about Murray: “He never looks like he’s motivated. Maybe he is inside, but he just doesn’t give you that demeanor. He doesn’t give you that demeanor. I hope he’s learned over the last couple of years, with all the criticism that he’s taken, with the injuries that he’s gone through. I have to give more of myself to my football team.”
“I have to show people more about what I’m feeling and thinking. You have to do that as a quarterback in order to get people to follow you. Murray is so dynamic. He makes so many plays that you go, ‘Wow.’ And then, all of a sudden, he goes through phases where he doesn’t even look like the same guy.”
The Vikings signed Murray in March to a $1.3 million 2026 contract, a steal of a deal for a productive beginning quarterback.
Moon added, “I hope that coming into this situation, he’s re-motivated to show what he can do. He’s been out of the game for a while with injury. He’s going to a great place with a great coaching staff, and he has really excellent weapons to throw the football to. It’s all in his possession if he wants it.”
“But J.J. McCarthy is right there, too. I don’t think he’s going to make it easy.”
Corridor of Fame quarterback Warren Moon speaks throughout a press convention saying the finalists for the 2012 Corridor of Fame class on Feb. 4, 2012, on the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. Moon addressed reporters throughout Tremendous Bowl week festivities whereas taking part in occasions honoring the sport’s biggest gamers and contributors. Necessary Credit score: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports activities
This can be a acquainted Murray grievance: some assume he’s a lazy videogame participant who doesn’t really love soccer. He’ll must beat these allegations as early as now.
Rumor: Patrick Jones could not make the roster lower down in Carolina.
Maurice Moton at Bleacher Report determined to measurement up a shock lower casualty for every NFL group final week, and in Carolina, Jones II received the unlucky honor.
He defined, “The Carolina Panthers signed a top-tier free agent in Jaelan Phillips. He’ll likely start opposite Nic Scourton on the edge. As a third-rounder from the 2025 draft, Princely Umanmielen could see more time on the field in his second year.”
“With an established pass-rusher and two high-upside outside linebackers on the depth chart, Patrick Jones II may be in a battle for a limited role after he missed 13 games with a back injury last season. Don’t be surprised if Carolina cuts him and saves $4.75 million in cap space.”
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Patrick Jones II (91) enters the sphere earlier than dealing with the Chicago Bears on Jan. 8, 2023, at Soldier Subject in Chicago, Illinois. Jones ready for the common season finale whereas persevering with his position as a rotational EDGE defender and particular groups contributor inside Minnesota’s defensive entrance. Necessary Credit score: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports activities
For Minnesota, Moton nominated veteran security Theo Jackson because the roster-cut shock.
Not for nothing, if Moton is correct and the Panthers drop Jones II, he may find yourself again in Minnesota for OLB3 or OLB4 responsibility. That’s attainable.
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