The P/PTSD Perspective: Vikings RB Stolen, KOC on Thielen, and Starting Lineman Out

K. Joudry |

Dec 6, 2025

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon walks the sidelines as his team plays the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: December 6th, 2025

1) Vikings RB Stolen by Cardinals: Such is the risk of storing a runner on the practice squad. When a team is willing to carve out a roster spot, the practice squad talent can get scooped up. Maybe he’ll shine with the Cardinals, a team that’s in the headlines due to Arizona’s QB1 being a possible trade target in Minnesota.

Oct 30, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

2) Kevin O’Connell Explains the Adam Thielen Snub: Honestly, folks, what took so long? The 2025 season has been a struggle for a long time. Failing to demote the veteran receiver resulted in the Vikings earning a 7th rather than a 6th. Not saying the decision was easy; the decision was costly, though.

3) Vikings Quietly Rule Out Starting Lineman: Other than RG1 Will Fries, the Vikings have seen every starter along the o-line need time in the infirmary. Even worse is that some of the depth has also taken a hit, as well. Building for the future is what the remainder of the 2025 is all about. Ensuring the players are healthy is part of that pursuit.

Vikings OL in Week 3 of 2025 — Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Donovan Jackson and Christian Darrisaw at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

4) The Sneaky Good Justin Jefferson News for the Minnesota Vikings: Lately, there has been quite a lot of hand-wringing surrounding Justin Jefferson. For good reason. Minnesota is squandering a prime season of a historically-great receiver’s career. The good news is that Minnesota’s quarterback position doesn’t have far to go.

5) Fire Kwesi, Trade Justin Jefferson, and 3 Other Buzzy Vikings Ideas: Monday morning is the time to overreact. After getting shutout in Seattle, there was much overreaction in conversations surrounding the Vikings. Seeing huge changes to the leadership in 2026 would be surprising.

Oct 5, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter of an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-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. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.