The P/PTSD Perspective: Departed Viking Signed, Out for the Season, and QB Trouble

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Aug 9, 2025
a Buffalo Bills helmet displayed on the field during the 2024 season.
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; A detailed view of the Buffalo Bills helmet before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: August 9th, 2025

1) Bills Sign Departed Viking: Better late than never, right? The Bills are firmly within their Super Bowl window and yet they’re operating from within a brutal AFC. Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs and Lamar Jackson’s Ravens are pretty difficult to overcome; seeing Joe Burrow’s Bengals figure out the roster more broadly would make things even trickier. Does Dan Feeney play some small part in Buffalo succeeding?

Oct 4, 2024; Watford, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings guard Dan Feeney (69) during practice at The Grove. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2) Former Vikings Defender Ruled Out for the Season: Always tough news when word emerges of a player going down for the full season. The hope will be for a relatively quick recovery alongside an ability for him to continue his career soon.

3) Trouble Brewing for a Vikings QB: Still early, of course, but there’s room for improvement when it comes to Sam Howell. The good news is that there’s a decent bit of physical talent. Just based on his build, arm, and athleticism, Howell can be a strong QB2. Can he make good decisions and start to fully understand the KOC scheme?

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9), quarterback Sam Howell (8) and quarterback Brett Rypien (11) practice during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

4) Vikings Rookie Secures Starting Job: Been in the works for a long time, folks. A team doesn’t sink a 1st into a guard unless there’s a clear expectation that the guard is going to be solid very early. Mr. Jackson has had some tough moments in camp, but he appears to be on a positive trajectory.

5) Undrafted Vikings Rookie Got Some Run with the First Team: The Vikings are a team that loves its undrafted players. At tight end, there’s a particular player who appears to be in a really good spot to earn a significant job. Give the UDFA a pile of credit for the work he’s putting in to seize his opportunity.

Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ben Yurosek (84) runs after a catch against the Tennessee Volunteers in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.

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By K. Joudry
I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.