
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke granted an extra year of eligibility for 2026 after court ruling.
Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond signed his restricted free agent tender, confirming his return to the team. Last season, he played all 17 games, recording 62 tackles and six sacks.
Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond signed his restricted free agent tender on Tuesday, according to the NFL's transactions report.
Redmond, 26, appeared in all 17 games for the Vikings last season, starting 15 games. He totaled 62 tackles, six sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and five pass breakups.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Panthers out of Oklahoma in 2023. Redmond went on the physically unable to perform list during his first training camp, and the Panthers cut him.
Redmond played with the Arlington Renegades in the XFL in 2024, and then caught on with the Vikings that summer.
In 2024, he played 13 games, with two starts, and recorded 18 tackles, one sack and two pass breakups.
In the last NFL season, Jalen Redmond recorded 62 tackles, six sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and five pass breakups.
Jalen Redmond entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Panthers, was cut after his first training camp, played for the Arlington Renegades in the XFL, and then joined the Vikings in 2024.

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke granted an extra year of eligibility for 2026 after court ruling.
Insights from Lachard Binkley on the Lakers-Rockets playoff series starting Saturday.
Watch Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav's priceless reactions to Shreyas Iyer's stunning catch in IPL 2026!
Expert Advice for 49ers Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Baltimore Orioles' Craig Albernaz greeted by kids' decor on return to Cleveland post-injury.
Astros look to sweep Rockies tonight with Ryan Weiss starting!
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.