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Matt Fries
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By Carter Rees Cox, Wyatt Wade, Matt Fries Verified, Preet Mukesh Shah| Zone Coverage Verified The Minnesota Vikings need another running back. They never established a consistent running game in 2024, finishing 19th in total rushing yards. It doesn’t help that Aaron Jones is 30, while Ty Chandler has been inconsistent throughout his time with in Minnesota. The Vikings addressed their running back depth by trading for Jordan Mason, but it doesn’t seem to be a long-term fix. That leaves the draft as the most logical place for the Vikings to address this issue.
By Wyatt Wade, Matt Fries Verified, Preet Mukesh Shah, Chris Schad Verified| Zone Coverage Verified Although they were active during the early part of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings haven’t secured a backup for J.J. McCarthy. Minnesota reportedly someone who has been in the league for a while. However, by passing on Aaron Rodgers, they have indicated they’re creating a pathway for McCarthy to start after last year’s knee injury. One week before the 2025 draft starts, the fanbase is anxious to find out where Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings will go for their backup.
By Carter Rees Cox, Wyatt Wade, Matt Fries Verified, Preet Mukesh Shah| Zone Coverage Verified The Minnesota Vikings need another running back. They never established a consistent running game in 2024, finishing 19th in total rushing yards. It doesn’t help that Aaron Jones is 30, while Ty Chandler has been inconsistent throughout his time with in Minnesota. The Vikings addressed their running back depth by trading for Jordan Mason, but it doesn’t seem to be a long-term fix. That leaves the draft as the most logical place for the Vikings to address this issue.
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