Minnesota Vikings
National Football League franchise in Minneapolis
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| January 9 2025 | NFL relocated the NFC Wild Card Playoffs game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams from Southern California to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona due to ongoing wildfires in the region, prioritizing public safety. |
| 2024 | Vikings drafted Michael Jurgens, a center from Wake Forest, in the seventh round (230th overall), acquired from Falcons via Browns and Cardinals. |
| 2024 | Vikings drafted Walter Rouse, an offensive tackle from Oklahoma, in the sixth round (177th overall), acquired from the Panthers via Jaguars. |
| 2024 | Vikings drafted Dallas Turner, an outside linebacker from Alabama, in the first round (17th overall selection), acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
| 2024 | Vikings selected Levi Drake Rodriguez, a defensive tackle from Texas A&M–Commerce, in the seventh round (232nd overall), acquired from Broncos via 49ers and Texans. |
| 2024 | Vikings selected Khyree Jackson, a cornerback from Oregon, in the fourth round (108th overall). |
| 2024 | Vikings selected Will Reichard, a kicker from Alabama, in the sixth round (203rd overall), acquired through a series of trades involving Texans, Browns, Broncos, and Jets. |
| 2024 | Vikings clinched a playoff berth when the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. |
| 2024 | The Vikings were eliminated from the playoffs after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round. |
| 2024 | After winning against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, the Vikings achieved their first season with at least 14 wins since their 15-1 season in 1998. |
| 2024 | The Vikings started their season with an impressive 11-2 record, their best start since 2009. |
| 2024 | Sam Darnold becomes the Vikings starting quarterback and leads the team to a remarkable 14-2 record by week 17, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to win 14 games in their first season with a team. |
| 2024 | JJ McCarthy, first-round draft pick, undergoes knee surgery for meniscus after experiencing knee swelling following his NFL debut in a pre-season game, which ends his season. |
| 2024 | Kirk Cousins departed the Vikings and signed with the Atlanta Falcons during the offseason. |
| 2024 | The Vikings selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. |
| June 6 2024 | The Vikings unveiled a new alternate 'Winter Warrior' uniform in all-white with purple and silver stripes, accompanied by a white alternate helmet. |
| 2023 | The Vikings experienced an unprecedented season with more than three starting quarterbacks. |
| 2023 | Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8, leading to Jaren Hall, Joshua Dobbs, and Nick Mullens taking quarterback responsibilities for the remainder of the season. |
| December 24 2023 | The Vikings repeated the all-white uniform home game, this time against the Detroit Lions. |
| 2022 | In Week 15, the Vikings achieved the biggest comeback in NFL history against the Indianapolis Colts, overcoming a 0-33 deficit to win 39-36 in overtime, with kicker Greg Joseph making a decisive 40-yard field goal. |
| 2022 | The Vikings wore the Primetime Purple uniforms during a Thanksgiving Day game against the New England Patriots and in another game against the Saints. |
| 2022 | Entered the playoffs as the number three seed in the NFC but lost in the wild-card round to the New York Giants 31-24. |
| 2022 | Finished the regular season as NFC North champions with a 13-4 record and set an NFL record by winning 11 one-score games, the most in any NFL season. |
| December 24 2022 | The Vikings wore all-white uniforms at home for the first time in a game against the New York Giants, as part of a 'Winter Whiteout' event. |
| February 16 2022 | Named Kevin O'Connell, former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator, as the franchise's 10th head coach after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. |
| January 26 2022 | Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the team's new general manager, who previously served as vice president of football operations at the Cleveland Browns and Director of R&D at the San Francisco 49ers. |
| January 10 2022 | The Vikings fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman following the disappointing 2021 season. |
| 2021 | Mike Zimmer was fired after eight seasons as head coach, marking the first time the Vikings missed the playoffs in consecutive years under his leadership. He was replaced by Kevin O'Connell in February 2022. |
| December 2021 | Vikings finished their season with an 8-9 record after a 31-17 win against the Chicago Bears in Week 18. |
| December 2021 | The Vikings missed the playoffs after a 37-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, finishing the season with an 8-9 record. |
| October 3 2021 | Kevin Williams is inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor. |
| 2020 | Traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills and drafted Justin Jefferson, who set a new league record for receiving yards by a rookie with 1,400 yards. |
| 2020 | The Vikings wore the Primetime Purple uniforms in a late-afternoon game against the Cowboys and in a subsequent game against the Saints. |
| 2020 | Vikings selected All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the NFL draft. |
| 2020 | Vikings finished the season with a 7-9 record, marking their first losing season since 2014 and only the second losing season under head coach Mike Zimmer. |
| 2020 | The Minnesota Vikings continued to play in the NFL during the COVID-19 pandemic, with games being conducted under modified protocols and some games played with limited or no in-person fan attendance. |
| 2020 | The Vikings wore Primetime Purple uniforms in a late-afternoon game against the Cowboys and in a Thursday Night home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. |
| December 25 2020 | Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the 2020 playoffs after losing to the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Day. |
| 2019 | Vikings finished 10-6, made the playoffs, and defeated the New Orleans Saints in the wild card round before losing to the San Francisco 49ers. |
| 2019 | The Vikings first wore the 'Primetime Purple' uniforms in a game against the Washington Redskins, and also wore an all-purple uniform combination in their Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints. |
| September 22 2019 | Achieved 500th franchise win by defeating the Oakland Raiders, with an overall record of 500-427-11. |
| January 13 2019 | The Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints in a dramatic playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, winning with a last-second touchdown by Stefon Diggs in what became known as the 'Minneapolis Miracle' playoff moment. |
| March 15 2018 | Signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million contract, making him the highest-paid football player at the time. |
| 2017 | Ended 52-year annual summer training camp tradition in Mankato, moving to a new facility in Eagan. |
| 2017 | 'Minneapolis Miracle' - Stefon Diggs scores a walk-off game-winning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in NFL playoff history. |
| 2017 | Vikings made an NFC Championship appearance, representing a significant achievement in their playoff performance during the 2010s decade. |
| 2017 | Case Keenum became the starting quarterback, leading the team to a successful season and playoff appearance. |
| February 4 2017 | The Vikings hired John DeFilippo as their new offensive coordinator, strengthening their coaching staff after a successful previous season. |
| 2016 | Teddy Bridgewater suffered a season-ending knee injury in preseason, leading to a trade for Sam Bradford. The Vikings finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. |
| 2016 | The Minnesota Vikings adapted the Skol Chant from the Iceland national football team's Viking War Cry, which was popularized during UEFA Euro 2016. The chant involves fans clapping their hands above their heads and yelling 'Skol' in response to a drumbeat, becoming a signature cultural element at U.S. Bank Stadium during Vikings games. |
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