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Welcome to the last official weekend of Spring!We all know that Summer lasts from Memorial Day until Labor Day, but due to that stupid solstice, it actually starts on Wednesday - along with those two weeks of zero football news.We're almost into the Top 5 Most Memorable New England Patriots Moments of 2022, but first, the list so far:
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OTAs are done, not a whole lot of football news to report at the moment, and hopefully we're all enjoying a bit of a break from the game during these next few weeks before training camp gets going.Only seven to go on my countdown of the Top 20 Most Memorable Moments of 2022, and I'd love to get them done before camp does commence.

Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. seemed destined to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.Now he has a veteran defensive back in his corner.It was hardly a cause for celebration.The Pittsburgh Steelers finished with a winning record in 2022 but missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!Let the unofficial start of summer commence.It's always important to never lose sight of what this holiday is all about - remembering all those who died in American wars and taking some time to honor, respect, and appreciate that unfathomable sacrifice.There are some that say we've lost sight of what Memorial Day is all about, but in my personal opinion I think that getting together with friends, sharing a few laughs, firing up the grill, and enjoying a long weekend is a great way to honor the men and women who gave their lives for the freedom and beauty that we can all take for granted at times.

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis was the favorite to be picked second overall, but he plummeted down the first round, and here's the reason why.The quarterbacks dominated the discussion of the 2023 NFL Draft, specifically where they would end up.While Alabama's Bryce Young was heavily favored to go first overall to the Carolina Panthers, Kentucky's Will Levis had the highest betting odds of going second overall, which was held by the Houston Texans.

One NFL Draft insider is replacing Kirk Cousins on the Minnesota Vikings with Hendon Hooker.With Kirk Cousins on his last year of his deal with the Minnesota Vikings, there is a chance his replacement could be taken in the early part of the 2023 NFL Draft.Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network released his latest mock draft on Tuesday.

Danielle Hunter holding out for more money from the Minnesota Vikings may not end well.Despite being a three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher in a Minnesota Vikings uniform, things have been better between Danielle Hunter and the team he plays for.Hunter held out of the Vikings' mandatory minicamp this week.

Homer Jones, one of the greatest receivers the New York Giants have ever had and one of the fastest in the history of pro football, died on Wednesday in Pittsburg, Texas.He was 82.His daughter Lacarroll Jones Nickleberry said the cause of his death, at a hospital, was lung cancer.Largely because of a troublesome knee, Jones's career was brief: seven seasons, including his final one, mostly as a kick returner, with the Cleveland Browns.

Former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook isn't in a rush to sign with a new team, which will make some NFL fanbases feel like tearing out their hair.One day after Dalvin Cook was released from the Minnesota Vikings, it appears as though he's enjoying his time as a free agent.Finally out of Scandinavian jail, Cook has the liberty of signing a new deal with whichever team he pleases in 2023.

MIAMI GARDENS - The Minnesota Vikings are planning to release star running back Dalvin Cook, according to ESPN and NFL Network.The Miami Dolphins are expected to be one of two teams interested in Cook, along with the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN.Both networks reported that the Vikings will try to trade Cook, who has been informed of the pending release, one last time Thursday before making his release official Friday.

Dalvin Cook is now in free agency but, if his latest Instagram Story is a message to Miami Dolphins fans, that won't be the case for long.Though it had been expected for some time, it became a mere formality on Thursday that the Minnesota Vikings are releasing longtime running back Dalvin Cook.With a small decline in performance combined with a hefty cap hit on an extension he played just two years on, the Vikings made the call to move on.

Browns new addition Za'Darius Smith has hopped over to a new conference and a new team, but he's wasted no time in making new friends.Za'Darius Smith has made his fair share of enemies in the NFC.After a tumultuous final season on the Green Bay Packers and his desire to force his way out of the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, he found his way onto the Cleveland Browns roster.

Two stays came to a close as mandatory minicamp opened for the New England Patriots.The organization waived running back James Robinson and defensive back Tae Hayes on Monday, according to the NFL transaction wire.Robinson, 24, signed a two-year, $4 million contract featuring $150,000 guaranteed in March after not being tendered by the New York Jets as a restricted free agent.

The Minnesota Vikings have finally made a long-anticipated decision on Dalvin Cook's future with the team.After several weeks of waiting for this news, the Minnesota Vikings have finally made it official, parting ways with running back Dalvin Cook.When this move is looked back on, out of context it will be confusing.

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The Chicago Bears shouldn't be favored to win the NFC North, but they certainly have a shot to take what is now a weak division.The Lions are the favorites, and rightfully so, but Detroit missed a major opportunity to improve at key positions and further separate themselves from the rest of the division.

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could find a new home fast with the Miami Dolphins should the perennial Pro Bowler be released.If the Minnesota Vikings were to move on from Dalvin Cook, don't be shocked if his hometown Miami Dolphins quickly sign him in his NFL free agency.While the Dolphins certainly kicked the tires on possibly acquiring Cook last year from the Vikings via trade, nothing manifested.

The Dallas Cowboys running back depth chart is looking a little weak at the moment, with Malik Davis and rookie Deuce Vaughn behind Tony Pollard.What about Dalvin Cook?The Minnesota Vikings are expected to finally release Dalvin Cook sometime soon, as any trade talk around the veteran running back has dissipated over the past few weeks.

The Vikings are fully aware of Justin Jefferson's absence from team OTAs this year, and they've addressed the situation with as much tact as possible.The Minnesota Vikings have enough dilemmas to deal with this offseason: Dalvin Cook's ongoing situation, Kirk Cousins playing hardball, and the ghosts of last season coming back to haunt them.

Now that the Minnesota Vikings will officially part ways with Dalvin Cook, to what stratosphere will Alexander Mattison's fantasy ADP go?It might not be official until later on Friday, but after an offseason of speculation, it's happening.The Minnesota Vikings are set to cut Dalvin Cook, and go with Alexander Mattison as their new lead back.

Kirk Cousins was open to lowering his contract for 2023 to help the Minnesota Vikings out, but they didn't take him up on it.Here's why.This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings added two void years to Kirk Cousins' contract, effectively making the quarterback an unrestricted free agent in 2024.Cousins' contract played out similar to how Daniel Jones' contract could: It was thought to be a dramatic overpay at the start, and then as time went on and the market grew around it, it was much more of a market rate deal by the end.

A few months ago, the towering dominoes of the NFL offseason were Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, two mammoths in the market waiting for their respective futures to be revealed.Now, it's Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and recently released wideout DeAndre Hopkins who could potentially find new teams.

The Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson could be further from an extension than initially expected.The Minnesota Vikings began offseason workouts with a conspicuous absentee: Justin Jefferson.The star wideout has emerged as one of the best players at his position.He led the NFL in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) last season.

There's been a lot of discussion about ongoing offseason needs in Washington over the past few months.One position group that seems to be well taken care of is cornerback, but Washington added even more depth this offseason.This is a discussion about some of that added depth.Washington actually picked up two former Mississippi State cornerbacks this offseason, Emmanuel Forbes and Cameron Dantzler.

The Lamar Jackson market remains a mystery but two surprise teams are reportedly considered in the mix around the league.Days since Lamar Jackson was officially allowed to speak with NFL teams and potentially sign an offer sheet on the non-exclusive franchise tag handed out by the Baltimore Ravens, there's been shockingly little movement on the former MVP.

If the Detroit Lions were to add DeAndre Hopkins, that would make them a playoff team, right?What if I told you the Detroit Lions are actually the best fit for DeAndre Hopkins in his free agency?Jared Goff may not be Josh Allen, Justin Herbert or Lamar Jackson, but unlike all three, he has been to a Super Bowl and was a former No. 1 overall pick.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams spoke with the media on Thursday regarding his six-game gambling suspension.The Detroit Lions entered this offseason with high hopes after narrowly missing out on a playoff spot.Now, they are favorites to win the NFC North.However, the Lions and the NFL world received word that multiple players were suspended for violating the league's gambling policy.

Patriots "I said, 'That's Bill Belichick's decision.'"It took only one text from rapper Meek Mill to re-ignite trade rumors surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Patriots.Speaking with reporters at the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, Patriots owner Robert Kraft tossed out an interesting nugget of information when asked about Jackson and his next stop after the quarterback requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens.

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to take over the NFC North with Packers' Aaron Rodgers out of the picture.They still have quite a few key roster decisions to make this offseason, and the question looming over everyone's head is whether Kirk Cousins will be extended.For the short term, however, the Vikings will be retaining Cousins for at least the 2023 season and seek to elevate the pieces around him for a playoff-contending campaign.

The Minnesota Vikings could not stop a lot of teams in 2022.Now the search is on for another pass rusher after Za'Darius Smith was dealt to Cleveland.Only the division-rival Detroit Lions allowed more total yards per game, and only the Tennessee Titans surrendered more passing yards per contest.Despite a 13-4 showing and an NFC North title, the Minnesota Vikings allowed more points (427) than they scored (424) this past season.

The Minnesota Vikings traded one of their key players...on defense to the Cleveland Browns on Friday.The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of a retooling of their roster following their Wild Card Round loss to the New York Giants.The team already moved on from wide receiver Adam Thielen and linebacker Eric Kendricks, but there was the potential of another big move looming.

It was one of the more surreal contract negotiations in N.F.L. history.At the start of training camp in July 1971, Joe Kapp, the New England Patriots' star quarterback, was locked in an office with Upton Bell, the team's new general manager, and Billy Sullivan, its principal owner.Kapp had already agreed to a three-year deal worth about $500,000 that began the previous season.

The Vikings parted ways with wideout Adam Thielen after nearly a decade, and their decision to move on works in both sides' interests.Hometown heroes don't come around often, and wide receiver Adam Thielen will be sorely missed by the Minnesota Vikings.In a heartbreaking signing for Vikings fans, Thielen joined the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, agreeing to a three-year, $25 million deal that tops what Minnesota was offering him.

A longtime piece of the Minnesota Vikings' offense, Adam Thielen, has now found a new home, joining Frank Reich's Carolina Panthers via free agency.The Minnesota Vikings are changing up their roster construction heading into the 2023 season.One of the big moves they made was releasing longtime wide receiver Adam Thielen from his contract, making him a free agent.

NFL rumors are all the craze these days, especially over in the NFC: the Saints consider signing one of Derek Carr's old friends, the Vikings add more depth on the edge, and the Packers get their Adrian Amos replacement.In a surprisingly uneventful day during NFL free agency, the league mainly had small fish to fry.

It's been a busy start to the legal free-agent tampering period, but how did the Washington Commanders fare with their latest big decisions in 2023?Although there haven't been any jaw-dropping signings from the Washington Commanders over the early stages of free agency, it's not a surprise.Those in power are looking to spend their money much more wisely than in previous years, opting to focus on taking care of their established stars rather than gambling on veterans looking for new homes on the market.

Joe Kapp, who spent the final season of his 12-year career as a professional quarterback with the then- Boston Patriots, has passed away.He died on Monday at age 85, the San Francisco Chronicle first reported.Following a college career at Cal, Kapp entered the NFL as an 18th-round draft selection in 1959.

Handing out Vikings Draft Grades for every Minnesota selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, from Jordan Addison through DeWayne McBride.No one is going to call the Minnesota Vikings one of the biggest winners of the 2023 NFL Draft.With only seven selections and just one that was made inside the Top 100 picks, they were never going to be on the level of teams like the Steelers, Eagles, Seahawks and so on as a surefire home-run hitter for the draft.