The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers should be intrigued by a former Arizona Cardinals signal-caller on the free agent market.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre chose to leave Pittsburgh in favor of signing with the Vikings as a free agent.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2024 when he helped Darnold revive his career and the team went 14-3. Of all the innovative, offensive-minded coaches who could get Murray to reach his full potential, O’Connell is among the top candidates.

The Minnesota Vikings are turning to the AFC to find help, potentially in multiple phases, from veteran James Pierre.

Exploring the top landing spots for Kirk Cousins in NFL free agency, including the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is signing a two-year, $23 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports. Hargrave joins the Packers after the Minnesota Vikings officially released him on Wednesday.

JJ McCarthy faces an existential threat as the Minnesota Vikings' starting QB, as the team plans to aggressively pursue a two-time Pro Bowler. The post JJ McCarthy Gets Bad News as Vikings’ Definitive QB Plans Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.