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2025 Minnesota Vikings season
OwnerZygi Wilf
General managerKwesi Adofo-Mensah
Head coachKevin O'Connell
Home stadiumU.S. Bank Stadium

The 2025 season will be the Minnesota Vikings' 65th in the National Football League (NFL), their 10th playing their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, their 21st under the ownership of Zygi Wilf and their fourth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Offseason

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Futures contracts

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Position Player Date signed Source
OL Trevor Reid January 9
DT Travis Bell January 15 [1]
DB Kahlef Hailassie
T Marcellus Johnson
DB Reddy Stewart
QB Brett Rypien
RB Zavier Scott
LB Max Tooley
LB Gabriel Murphy
G Henry Byrd
T Leroy Watson
WR Lucky Jackson
DE Jonathan Harris
WR Thayer Thomas
CB Ambry Thomas January 16 [1]
CB Nahshon Wright January 17 [1]
WR Jeshaun Jones

Free agents

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Position Player Free agency
tag 		2025 team Date signed Notes Source
RB Cam Akers UFA
DE Jonathan Bullard UFA
S Camryn Bynum UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 4 years, $60 million [2]
QB Sam Darnold UFA Seattle Seahawks March 13 3 years, $100.5 million [3]
C Dan Feeney UFA
CB Stephon Gilmore UFA
CB Shaquill Griffin UFA
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill UFA
S Theo Jackson RFA Minnesota Vikings March 7 3 years, $9.3 million [4]
RB Aaron Jones UFA Minnesota Vikings March 11 2 years, $20 million [5]
QB Daniel Jones UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 1 year, $14 million [6]
OLB Patrick Jones II UFA Carolina Panthers March 10 2 years, $20 million [7]
CB Fabian Moreau UFA
QB Nick Mullens UFA Jacksonville Jaguars March 12 2 years, $4.5 million [8]
TE Johnny Mundt UFA Jacksonville Jaguars March 12 2 years, $5.5 million [8]
CB Byron Murphy UFA Minnesota Vikings March 12 3 years, $54 million [9]
WR Brandon Powell UFA
T David Quessenberry UFA
DL Jalen Redmond ERFA Minnesota Vikings January 16 1 year, $960,000 [10]
G Dalton Risner UFA
T Cam Robinson UFA
WR Trent Sherfield UFA Denver Broncos March 13 2 years, $6 million [11]
DE Jerry Tillery UFA
OLB Jihad Ward UFA
P Ryan Wright RFA Minnesota Vikings March 11 1 year, $1.75 million [12]

Signings

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Position Player Free agency
tag 		Former team Date signed Notes Source
DL Jonathan Allen UFA Washington Commanders March 12 3 years, $51 million [13]
S Bubba Bolden UFA Birmingham Stallions (UFL) March 10 [14]
G Will Fries UFA Indianapolis Colts March 13 5 years, $87.7 million [15]
DL Javon Hargrave UFA San Francisco 49ers March 13 2 years, $30 million [16]
C Ryan Kelly UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 2 years, $18 million [15]
CB Isaiah Rodgers UFA Philadelphia Eagles March 13 2 years [15]
T Justin Skule UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 13 [17]
DB Tavierre Thomas UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 13 1 year, $2 million [15]
LB Eric Wilson UFA Green Bay Packers March 14 [18]

Extensions

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Position Player Date signed Notes Source
S Harrison Smith March 12 [19]

Trades

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Position Player 2025 team Date traded Notes Source
G Ed Ingram Houston Texans March 13 MIN receives: 2026 sixth-round pick
HOU receives: Ingram 		[20]

Draft

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Having been eliminated from the playoffs in the wild card round after a 14–3 regular season in 2024, the Vikings had the 24th pick in each round of the 2025 NFL draft. They are scheduled to go into the draft with four selections, their fewest since making five picks in 2009. As well as their original first- and fifth-round picks, they were also awarded a third-round pick in compensation for the departure of QB Kirk Cousins during the 2024 offseason, and acquired an additional fifth-round pick in a trade that sent DE Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns; that same deal sent the Vikings' original sixth- and seventh-round picks to the Browns. Their original second-round pick was sent to the Houston Texans in order to acquire another first-round selection in 2024; that pick was then sent to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a package with their original third- and fourth-round selections in the 2025 draft in order to move up again and select OLB Dallas Turner.[21] The Vikings had been expected to receive an additional seventh-round pick in a trade that sent G Jesse Davis to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022,[22] but the conditions of the trade were not met and the pick remained with the Steelers.

2025 Minnesota Vikings draft selections
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 24
2 56 Traded to the Houston Texans[A]
3 88 Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars[B]
97 Compensatory selection
4 126 Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars[B]
5 139 From Browns[C]
160
6 200 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[C]
7 240 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[C]

Draft trades

  1. ^ The Vikings traded a second-round selection, and 2024 second- and sixth-round selections to the Houston Texans in exchange for 2024 first- and seventh-round selections.[23]
  2. ^ a b The Vikings traded third- and fourth-round selections, and 2024 first- and fifth-round selections (23rd and 167th overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 first-round selection (17th).[24]
  3. ^ a b c The Vikings traded sixth- and seventh-round selections, and DE Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round selection and a 2024 fifth-round selection.[25]

Staff

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Minnesota Vikings staff
Front office
  • Owner/chairman – Zygi Wilf
  • Owner/vice chairman – Leonard Wilf
  • Owner/president – Mark Wilf
  • Chief operating officer – Andrew Miller
  • General manager – Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
  • Executive vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski
  • Senior vice president of player personnel – Ryan Grigson
  • Vice president of football operations – Demitrius Washington
  • Director of player personnel – Ryan Monnens
  • Assistant director of player personnel – Chisom Opara
  • Director of pro personnel – Sam DeLuca
  • Director of college scouting – Mike Sholiton
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Pat Roberts
  • Senior personnel executive – Jamaal Stephenson
Head coaches
  • Head coach – Kevin O'Connell
  • Assistant head coach/outside linebackers – Mike Pettine
  • Assistant to the head coach – Henry Schneider IV
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Wes Phillips
  • Quarterbacks – Josh McCown
  • Assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks – Jordan Traylor
  • Running game coordinator/running backs – Curtis Modkins
  • Wide receivers – Keenan McCardell
  • Assistant wide receivers – Tony Sorrentino
  • Passing game coordinator/tight ends – Brian Angelichio
  • Offensive line – Chris Kuper
  • Assistant offensive line – Keith Carter
  • Game management coordinator/pass game specialist – Ryan Cordell
  • Senior offensive assistant – Chris O'Hara
  • Offensive assistant – Ben Ellefson
  • Quality control/offense – Derron Montgomery
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Brian Flores
  • Defensive line – Marcus Dixon
  • Assistant defensive line – Patrick Hill
  • Inside linebackers – Mike Siravo
  • Assistant inside linebackers – Thad Bogardus
  • Passing game coordinator/defensive backs – Daronte Jones
  • Safeties – Michael Hutchings
  • Defensive assistant – Imarjaye Albury
  • Quality control/defense – Lance Bennett
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coordinator – Matt Daniels
  • Assistant special teams – Dalmin Gibson
Strength and conditioning
  • Director of player performance – Josh Hingst
  • Director of football development/Assistant performance coach – Derik Keyes
  • Assistant player performance – Marquis Johnson

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Current roster

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Minnesota Vikings roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)



As of March 14, 2025. Rookies in italics.

60 active

Preseason

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The Vikings' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in May, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.

Regular season

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2025 opponents

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The Vikings will play eight games at home and nine on the road in 2025. Exact dates and times will be announced in May. In addition to home and away matchups against each of their NFC North divisional rivals, they are also scheduled to play against each of the teams in the NFC East and AFC North, as well as the teams that also finished in second place in each of the NFC South, NFC West and AFC West.[26]

Category Home Away
Division opponents
(NFC North)		 Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Conference opponents
(NFC East)		 Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders		 Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Conference opponents
(based on 2024 division placement)		 Atlanta Falcons Seattle Seahawks
Interconference opponents
(AFC North)		 Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals		 Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Interconference opponent
(based on 2024 division placement)		 — Los Angeles Chargers

References

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  1. ^ a b c Peters, Craig (January 17, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (March 12, 2025). "Colts agree to terms with free agent S Cam Bynum". Colts.com. Indianapolis Colts. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  3. ^ Boyle, John (March 13, 2025). "Seahawks Sign QB Sam Darnold". Seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 6, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms on Extension with Safety Theo Jackson". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 9, 2025). "Vikings Reach Deal to Return Running Back Aaron Jones, Sr". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  6. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (March 12, 2025). "Colts agree to terms with free agent QB Daniel Jones". Colts.com. Indianapolis Colts. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Gantt, Darin (March 10, 2025). "Reports: Panthers add Vikings pass-rusher Patrick Jones II". Panthers.com. Carolina Panthers. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Oehser, John (March 12, 2025). "It's Official: Jaguars Agree to Terms With Nine Free Agents". Jaguars.com. Jacksonville Jaguars. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  9. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 10, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Cornerback Byron Murphy, Jr". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  10. ^ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2025). "Vikings Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Jalen Redmond". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  11. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 13, 2025). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent WR Trent Sherfield to 2-year contract". denverbroncos.com. Denver Broncos. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  12. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 10, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Punter Ryan Wright". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  13. ^ Peters, Craig (March 11, 2025). "Vikings & Former Commanders Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen Agree to Terms". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  14. ^ Peters, Craig (March 10, 2025). "Vikings Sign Safety Bubba Bolden". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  15. ^ a b c d Peters, Craig (March 12, 2025). "Vikings Open 2025 Free Agency with Additions of Kelly, Fries, Rodgers & Thomas". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  16. ^ Peters, Craig (March 12, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms with DL Javon Hargrave". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  17. ^ Peters, Craig (March 13, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Tackle Justin Skule". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  18. ^ "Eric Wilson Returning to Vikings After 3 Seasons with Packers". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  19. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 12, 2025). "Harrison Smith Staying in Purple for 14th Vikings Season". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  20. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 13, 2025). "Vikings Trade Ed Ingram to Texans in Exchange for 2026 Draft Pick". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  21. ^ Peters, Craig (March 11, 2025). "Vikings 2025 NFL Draft Selections". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  22. ^ Benjamin, Cody (August 30, 2022). "Steelers trade for Jesse Davis: Pittsburgh adds OL help by acquiring former Dolphins starter from Vikings". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  23. ^ "Vikings acquire second 1st-round pick in trade with Texans". MSN.com. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  24. ^ Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2024). "Vikings Draft Alabama Outside Linebacker Dallas Turner with 17th Pick After Trade with Jaguars". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  25. ^ Poisal, Anthony (May 16, 2023). "Browns acquire Pro Bowl DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Vikings". clevelandbrowns.com. Cleveland Browns. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  26. ^ "2025 Opponents Determined". NFL Football Operations. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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