Right tackle Brian O’Neill will take Johnson’s place, giving the Vikings seven players total. His 80.8 PFF grade was tied as the 12th-highest among all tackles in 2024, and he was credited with only allowing two sacks.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase showed impressive hands during Thursday's 2025 Pro Bowl Games receiving challenge, but he and the AFC lost.

Manning is the NFC coach at the Pro Bowl Games, and he's trying to score his own three-peat over his brother, Peyton, who coaches the AFC. Eli is in good position to accomplish his goal after the NFC took a 14-7 lead Thursday night at the skills challenge.

Byron Murphy Jr. is looking for a significant pay raise, which comes after the Vikingsdeclined his wishes for an extension in the fall.

Projected to garner a three-year, $52 million deal by Pro Football Focus (PFF), Murphy has the grounds to demand twice as much from Minnesota after the Vikings lagged on getting an extension done in the offseason. To be fair, Murphy had more to prove.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff delivered a near-perfect performance in “passing the test” and helped the NFC take a 14-7 lead over the AFC during the opening night of the Pro Bowl Games.

According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore said after the season that he is considering retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL, citing that his body is "feeling it" more than normal at the end of a season.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, making his first Pro Bowl appearance after his second career selection, took part in the "passing the test" competition, posting 27 points. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games event featured quarterbacks trying to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard joins 'The Insiders' from the Pro Bowl Games. Wide receiver Pat Bryant shares stories from his Senior Bowl experience so far. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard joins 'The Insiders' from the Pro Bowl Games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is making the Pro Bowl games after all. Mayfield was largely considered a snub when the NFC's three quarterbacks

ESPN's recent poll of NFL executives is good news for Minnesota Vikings fans who want J.J. McCarthy to take over at QB in 2025.