Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is looking for pass rush help in Chicago, while Minnesota is still deciding on a QB for 2025.

Darnold led the Vikings to a playoff berth, but fell short when it really mattered against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. So do general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell run it back with Darnold or hand the keys to J.

The Detroit Lions made a surprising move on Sunday, cutting loose a productive pass rusher just before free agency begins. Detroit plans to release defensive end Za'Darius Smith, who had nine sacks in 2024 and has long had a solid track record of getting to the quarterback.

The Detroit Lions released edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, according to multiple media reports on Sunday.The Lions acquired Smith, 32, in a trade with the Cleveland Browns in November. In eight games

The Detroit Lions traded for former Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith during the 2024 season in hopes of filling the void left by injuries to many of its top pass rushers. Smith compiled 12 tackles and four sacks in eight games,

Green Bay Packers fans won't be surprised by the Detroit Lions becoming the third NFC North team to move on from Za'Darius Smith.

The Vikings didn't win a division title. They got dominated by the Detroit Lions in the season finale, which decided the NFC North. Then they fell completely flat in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in a wild-card playoff game.

The Minnesota Vikings have already made one signing along the defensive line and look set to make another. Despite those moves, the Vikings still figure to have a major issue when it comes to stopping one of the Detroit Lions' biggest strengths.

The Lions receive two comp picks for losing Aaron Glenn to a head coaching position under the NFL's Rooney Rule, starting at No. 102 this year.

[8:01 a.m.] The Minnesota Vikings are adding a major piece to their defensive trenches, landing Jonathan Allen on a three-year, $60 million deal. Allen, 30, is a two-time Pro Bowler from his time in Washington. The 2017 first-round pick was limited to only eight games last season after playing at least 16 games for six straight years. -- Ben Raven

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly made a decision on veteran quarterback Sam Darnold. According to reports, the NFC North squad is not expected to re-sign the 27-year-old signal-caller. J.J. McCarthy, who was the Vikings' first-round pick in 2024, is expected to return to practice this spring.