Minnesota Vikings
Coverage of Minnesota Vikings in the Nexus archive.
- Brian Flores and the Vikings will have a younger defense, whether Harrison Smith returns or not
Brian Flores remains as defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, leading a younger defense after the departures of four top players from last season, including Jonathan Greenard, Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Harrison Smith. The Vikings are preparing contingency plans for Smith's potential absence while relying on emerging players like Jay Ward, Dallas Turner, and Jalen Redmond. Flores recently won the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
- Ex-Vikings captain Jack Brewer opens up on witnessing Somalis flooding luxury stores amid alleged fraud
Former Minnesota Vikings captain Jack Brewer claims to have witnessed Somali immigrants in Minnesota purchasing luxury goods and high-end cars during the 2000s-2010s, which he linked to alleged fraud involving welfare and taxpayer funds. The Somali population in the state, largely composed of refugees fleeing Somalia's civil war, has faced scrutiny amid FBI raids on suspected fraud schemes.
- Eagles' wheeler-dealer Howie Roseman adds pass rusher Jonathan Greenard in trade with Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings in a trade involving draft picks, followed by a four-year, $100 million contract extension. The move addresses the defensive void left by Jaelan Phillips' departure to the Panthers, with Greenard's 27.5 sacks over three seasons seen as a cost-effective upgrade compared to Phillips' $120 million deal.