Vikings latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates about the Minnesota Vikings:

Offseason Moves

• The Vikings have signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a two-year contract extension worth up to $66 million.
• The team has also signed defensive end Danielle Hunter to a five-year contract extension worth up to $72 million.
• The Vikings have released wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, who was a second-round draft pick in 2016.

Free Agency

• The Vikings have signed wide receiver Adam Thielen to a three-year contract extension worth up to $61 million.
• The team has also signed defensive tackle Shamar Stephen to a three-year contract worth up to $20 million.

Draft

• The Vikings have selected defensive tackle Esezi Emokpame in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
• The team has also selected wide receiver Jalen Nailor in the seventh round of the draft.

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his knee.
• Defensive end Danielle Hunter is expected to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his neck.

Coaching Staff

• The Vikings have hired former NFL quarterback Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator.
• The team has also hired former NFL defensive coordinator Ed Donatell as their new defensive coordinator.

Schedule

• The Vikings will open the 2023 NFL season on September 11th against the Green Bay Packers.
• The team will also play their NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions, twice during the regular season.

Other News

• The Vikings have announced that they will be hosting a series of events and activities during the 2023 NFL Draft, including a draft party at U.S. Bank Stadium.
• The team has also announced that they will be partnering with the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee to host a series of events and activities during Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.