Male NFL cheerleaders are speaking out after some people online criticized a Minnesota Vikings social media video featuring Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, two of the team's cheerleaders.

The last practice of training camp featured a strong day from the defense, a ton of J.J. McCarthy reps, and a few injury concerns.

I t’s 2025, and yet the most fragile members of the NFL’s fan base still seem to be offended by the concept of male cheerleaders. In May, the Minnesota Vikings welcomed Blaize

Look no further than two of the most prominent teams in the 2025 quarterback market: The Pittsburgh Steelers added DK Metcalf to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Seattle Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to pair with Sam Darnold.

With Jalen Nailor banged up, Rondale Moore lost for the year, and Jordan Addison suspended, the Vikings are in need of receiver depth. Who could they target?

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Jets sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick. The trade is pending a physical from Phillips.

Here are five receivers that make sense for the Vikings: This would be much more than the Vikings making a fun headline. Never mind that Thielen isn’t as impactful as he was with the Vikings at the peak of his powers. He’s shown he still has tread on the tires with steady production since signing with the Carolina Panthers.

In the NFL, offense is king; it sells tickets, and it is what most fans come in to the stadium or turn the TV on to watch perform on the field. Of course, defense has its place too, but in recent years, the NFL has become an arms race of sorts for teams as they look to have deeper arsenals of weapons to perform each other out.