The P/PTSD Perspective: Gnawing on $363.3M Problem, New Defender Shines, and Trade Idea

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Jul 5, 2025
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: July 5th, 2025

1) The Vikings are Gnawing on a $363.3 Million Problem: The Vikings’ salary cap outlook has been an issue for a little while. Or, at least, the topic has come up previously as Vikings Territory has looked into the team’s future. The 2026 budget is looking pretty grim for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, but the GM is going to get things figured out.

Jul 27, 2022; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

2) New Vikings Defender is Turning Heads: There’s a risk in going overboard with assessments coming out of May and June. The practices that take place are still very basic, operating as the on-ramp to the highway that is training camp/preseason. Even still, Vikings fans will welcome the positive updates that do arrive.

3) Trade Idea Hits Vikings Rumor Mill: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a reputation, doesn’t he? The GM loves pulling off a trade, something that became evident on several occasions through both of March (free agency) and April (the draft). Any chance he pulls another rabbit out his hat before September arrives?

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Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on from the sidelines before the game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

4) The Vikings’ QB1 Has an Actual Problem with His Arm: Folks, there’s no such thing as a perfect football player. The velocity concerns aren’t really a thing. There is, however, an issue that J.J. McCarthy is looking to address as he marches toward starting in Week 1.

5) Vikings Linked to 4-Time Pro Bowler: Speculation has cooled off since March, but the NFL’s free agency period extends longer than a lot of fans realize. There’s still some good talent out there. Any merit in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah welcoming another player (or two) to town?

Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) shown on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images.

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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.