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The Vikings' offseason rumor mill is heating up following the NFL Draft, focusing on roster changes and upcoming events like the schedule release and OTAs. Fans are excited about the team's draft picks and potential trades involving key players.
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The NFL Draft is done, and the Vikings rumor mill is already spinning again. Fans are quite enthused about the teamās haul, and now itās time to peek at the second rumor mill update of the weekend.
The draft ended, and Minnesotaās rumor cycle immediately shifted to bigger roster questions.
Things are about to shift gears quickly as Minnesota transitions to the schedule-release portion of the offseason. That will be followed by OTAs and minicamp, kicking off the next phases of spring and summer.
The Purple Rumor Mill is coming at you for Sunday, April 26th.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) secures a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct 1, 2023, pulling in the pass over safety (42) during second-quarter action in a road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.
There are ongoing discussions about Justin Jefferson's trade status, but no official trade has been confirmed yet.
The Caleb Banks pick is seen as a strategic move to bolster the Vikings' roster, reflecting their focus on strengthening key positions.
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to release their schedule soon as they transition into the next phase of the offseason.
Following the NFL Draft, the Vikings will move on to schedule release, OTAs, and minicamp as part of their offseason activities.

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Rumor: Mike Florio wanted the Vikings to explore trading Justin Jefferson to the Arizona Cardinals for running back Jeremiyah Love.
Florio rolled out the take onĀ NBC SportsĀ airwaves,Ā stating, āOne of the things that Kevin OāConnell told us in Arizona a couple of weeks ago, the Vikings learned down the stretch how to win without a passing game. And heās been so wired to pass, pass, pass, pass, pass. Great way, great way to take pressure off your quarterback if you bring in your next Adrian Peterson.ā
āAnd thatās one thing my sonās been saying for a couple of years now, the Vikings desperately need a great running back. I mean, Aaron Jones is good, not great.Ā Jordan Mason, is that his name? Yeah, the guy with the 49ers. The guy they traded with the 49ers for.ā
Mason and Jones are in line to share the RB1 duties this season.
Florio continued, āA lot of high hopes, but it did not go well. They need somebody great. That may be too high to come up, and who knows what youād have to give up to get him? Maybe you have to send Justin Jefferson to Arizona to get him.ā
āBut you know what? At this point, I loveĀ Justin Jefferson. This feels even more blasphemous than making an AI version of myself as Jesus and claiming it was a doctor later. But I would do Justin Jefferson for Jeremiah Love.ā
Worth noting: the trade idea came from Florio, and thatās where it remained. There isnāt any active chatter about a Jefferson trade. Trading Jefferson before June 1st would involve a $70 million dead cap hit. Sheer lunacy.
Rumor: Harrison Smithās return remains 50/50.
When asked if heād been in contact with Smith recently, who turned 37 in February,Ā Vikings skipper Kevin OāConnell said this week, āItās been a few days, but now that you remind me, Iāll probably bug him today. Itās something where weāre still trying to give Harrison as much space as possible, and I think heās earned that. If itās anything at this point, itās seeing how heās doing, seeing how his family is, seeing how his golf game is.ā
Smithās offseason has taken an unexpected turn, with his unusual silence becoming a real story. Unlike previous years, and contrary to what Vikings fans have come to expect, he has neither announced his plans nor offered any hints about his future.
Typically, Smith would commit to returning by February or March, providing the Vikings with crucial clarity for their defensive planning. This year, however, that traditional faux deadline passed without any word from him.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) goes through pregame warmups at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Dec 24, 2022, preparing for a matchup against the New York Giants while taking the field ahead of kickoff during a late-season home game. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
The last significant moment involving Smith was the Vikingsā Week 18 victory over the Packers in January. That game carried the air of a perfect farewell, leading many to anticipate a swift retirement announcement. Yet, none ever materialized.
Since then, Smith has remained conspicuously silent, even as other players made their plans public. Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham, for instance, officially announced their retirements, adhering to the typical offseason timeline. Smith, however, has not followed suit.
Without a retirement declaration, speculation has now shifted toward him playing at least one more season. Eventually, however, Smith will need to make his intentions official. For now, itās a coin flip. OāConnell will have to bug him for some more.
Rumor: NFL teamsā draftboards had defensive tackle Caleb Banks much higher on their draftboards than the media.
VikesInsider, a Twitter (X) account with nearly 40,000 followers, tweeted Friday, āMultiple teams picking in the 20s had interest in DT Caleb Banks, according to The Athleticās Alec Lewis. The Vikings didnāt want to get overly creative by trading back and risk the possibility of missing out on their top prospect.ā

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) interacts with fans during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Nov 16, 2024, reaching toward the crowd following a play as the Gators close out a 27-16 win against LSU. Mandatory Credit: Doug Engle-Imagn Images.
This is the same take that followed the Vikingsā draft pick last year: Donovan Jackson. Minnesota knew that the Houston Texans would pick him one selection later, and to get its man, the Vikings had to āreachā by the standards of media-driven draftboards.
The Vikings really, really wanted Banks. They evidently didnāt care that the mock-draft community believed he could be scooped from Round 2.