The P/PTSD Perspective: AVG Clone for MIN, Darrisaw Update, and WR Meeting

K. Joudry |

Apr 11, 2026

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Andrew van Ginkel (43) during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: April 11th, 2026

1) Vikings Bring an Andrew Van Ginkel Clone into the Lab: Worth it to take another shot, right? Mason Reiger has several parallels to Minnesota’s best defender. Maybe sinking a Day 3 selection into the pass rusher makes sense.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew van Ginkel (43) and Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson (26) celebrate after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

2) The Christian Darrisaw Update: A totally healthy Christian Darrisaw would make a massive difference. He is a left tackle who is on the cusp of elite. Getting (and staying) healthy is what’s needed for the player who is firmly in his prime.

3) Vikings Host “Sleeper Receiver:” Some in Minnesota are nervous about the receiver depth, or lack thereof. To my mind, there’s not much reason for concern. The WR1 and WR2 are excellent. Next up is Tai Felton, who did tremendously on specials as a rookie. Minnesota is fine, but they could opt for a WR in the 3rd or later.

Tai Felton catches a pass while defended by Deonte Banks at MetLife Stadium. — Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton secures a catch while Giants cornerback Deonte Banks closes in during game action at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, in East Rutherford. The contested reception highlighted Felton’s route timing and hands as Minnesota evaluated young receivers in live reps against starting-caliber defensive backs. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

4) Vikings Could Land Elite Weapon: In theory, there’s some possibility, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. Best guess is that the current runner pair gets supported by a speedy young lad from the 2026 NFL Draft (and possibly an add or two from the UDFA portion of things).

5) ESPN Proposes No-No Vikings Trade: So far, Rob Brzezinski hasn’t pulled off a trade. His most recent companions in the front office have been Rick Spielman and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, neither of whom demonstrated much skittishness about constructing a trade. The trade idea has some merit.

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.

Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.

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By K. Joudry

Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.