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2021 Minnesota Vikings
The 2021 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 61st in the National Football League (NFL), their sixth playing home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and their eighth and final under head coach Mike Zimmer. They were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season following a Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The day after the team's last game of the season, the Vikings fired Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. Draft The Vikings entered the 2021 NFL draft with no second-round pick, having traded it to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for DE Yannick Ngakoue during the 2020 season; however, they picked up an extra third-round selection when they traded Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens a few weeks later. They also received an additional fifth-round selection from the Ravens as part of a multi-pick trade during the 2020 draft, as well as additional fourth-round selections from the Chicago Bears (as part of a multi-pick trade) and the Buffalo Bills (as part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFC North
The National Football Conference – Northern Division or NFC North is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed the "Black and Blue Division" for the rough and tough rivalry games between the teams, it currently has four members: the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings, with the latter three based within most definitions of the Upper Midwest. This division has some of the oldest franchises in the NFL, with the most recent team to be founded being the Minnesota Vikings in 1960, with the Packers in 1919, the Bears in 1920, and the Lions in 1930. The NFC North was previously known as the NFC Central from 1970 to 2001. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were previously members, from 1977, one year after they joined the league as an expansion team, until 2002 when they moved to the NFC South. The division was created in 1967 as the Central Division of the NFL's Western Conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Baltimore Ravens Season
The 2020 season was the Baltimore Ravens' 25th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 13th under head coach John Harbaugh. They failed to improve upon their franchise-best 14–2 regular season and were denied their third consecutive AFC North title following a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 after 18 of their players contracted COVID-19. Despite this, as well as a 6–5 start, the Ravens won their five remaining games to finish 11–5 and after a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, clinched their third consecutive playoff berth. The Ravens rushed for 3,071 yds during the regular season, best in the NFL for the second consecutive season. In the playoffs, the Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 20–13 in the wild-card round, avenging their Divisional round loss to the Titans from the previous year. The win marked quarterback Lamar Jackson's first career playoff victory and was the Ravens' first win in the playoffs since beating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Darrisaw
Christian Darrisaw (born June 2, 1999) is an American professional American football, football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies football, Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Early life Darrisaw was born on June 2, 1999, in Petersburg, Virginia. He attended Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he played at left tackle for their football team. He committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies football, Virginia Tech Hokies of Virginia Tech, the only NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, NCAA FBS offer he received, but was assigned by the school to attend Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia for academic reasons. Darrisaw rejoined Virginia Tech in 2018 and started at left tackle for the Hokies. He would later start every game during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Seattle Seahawks Season
The 2021 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 46th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 20th playing their home games at their current venue, Lumen Field, as well as their 12th under head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks failed to improve on the previous year's 12–4 record after their Week 7 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and after their 20–10 loss to division rival and eventual Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, the Seahawks suffered their first (and, as of 2024, only) losing season since 2011, and their only losing season of the Russell Wilson era . Following their Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Seahawks suffered their first double-digit losing season since 2009, finished last in their division for the first time since 1996, when they played in the AFC West, and were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2017. The Seahawks continued to struggle defensively from the previous year, ranking dead last in total yar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 New York Jets Season
The 2021 season was the New York Jets' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 62nd overall, their third under general manager Joe Douglas and their first under head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets improved on their 2–14 record from the previous season. Despite this, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the eleventh consecutive season in Week 14. The Jets missed the playoffs for the eleventh straight season, tying a record set between 1970–1980. Roster changes Free agents Unrestricted Restricted Exclusive Rights Signings Releases Draft Staff * Pass Game Specialist Greg Knapp was slated to be the team's pass game specialist, but he died on July 22 due to vehicular manslaughter. Final roster Preseason Regular season Schedule Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: at Carolina Panthers Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, traded to Carolina prior to the season, led the Panthers to an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Weatherly
Stephen Dian Weatherly (born March 19, 1994) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Vanderbilt. Having nearly completed his degree, Weatherly declared as an early draft entrant following his junior season. He was selected by the Vikings in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft, and has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns. Early life Weatherly attended North Atlanta High School, where he was a three-year starter at outside linebacker, defensive end and wide receiver. As a junior, he posted 66 tackles and 14 sacks. He also starred in basketball at North Atlanta, helping lead the Warriors to two sub-region titles. He then transferred to Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia for his senior year. He was named team captain and contributed with 79 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and a pair of forced fumbles on defense, while also hauling in eight catches and two recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trae Waynes
Trae Waynes (born July 25, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round, 11th overall of the 2015 NFL draft. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals. Early life Waynes attended Harborside Academy but played for Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, because Harborside Academy doesn't have sports where he was teammate and best friend of running back Melvin Gordon, who would eventually be selected four spots after Waynes in the 2015 NFL draft. At Bradford, Waynes was a multi-sport athlete in football, baseball and track. In football, Waynes was named first-team All-Southeast Conference as a junior in 2010. As a senior, he broke his fibula and tore ligaments in his ankle, but still managed to record 38 tackles, two interceptions and four pass break-ups, earning first-te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Sendejo
Andrew Victor Sendejo (born September 9, 1987) is a former American football safety. He played college football for the Rice Owls, and was signed by the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL) as a free agent in 2010. Sendejo was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts. Early life Sendejo is a 2006 graduate of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, northeast of San Antonio, Texas. He was a two-time All-San Antonio area selection for coach Larry Hill. Also a two-time honorable mention All-State pick, and a two-time All-District 26-5A honoree. As a senior, he had 75 tackles (3 for loss), four interceptions, eight pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, helping lead the Rangers to a 13–2 record and the Class 5A semifinals. He was named Comal County defensive player of the year for his senior season efforts. He was also a regional finali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayron Kearse
Jayron Kearse (born February 11, 1994) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft. Early life A native of Fort Myers, Florida, he attended Cypress Lake High School. As a freshman, he initially measured 5-foot-8 and played safety on defense, before experiencing a growth spurt. As a sophomore, he was named the starting quarterback on a team that ran a Wing T offense, posting 1,049 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns and 5 passing touchdowns. As a junior running quarterback, he rushed for 1,600 yards and 17 touchdowns, to go along with 2 interceptions on defense. As a senior in 2012, he transferred to South Fort Myers High School. He played as a safety, running back and wide receiver, helping lead his team to an 11–2 record, after rushing for 528 yards (12.3 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, to go along with five more receiving scores wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mackensie Alexander
Mackensie Alexander (born November 12, 1993) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. After redshirting his freshman season, he became a key role player on the Tigers' defense his second season, earning Freshman All-American honors. Entering his sophomore season, he was a key part of the Tigers' defense, which was ranked among the best in all of college football. Alexander was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals. Early life Alexander was born along with his identical twin brother Mackenro in Naples, Florida, to Haitian parents Jean and Marie Alexandre (their children's surname is spelled differently than theirs). He attended Immokalee High School. As a senior in 2012, he compiled 42 tackles and three interceptions, helping lead the Indians to an 11–4 mark and a berth in the Florida 5A title game, which they lost, 21–20, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Football League Draft
The NFL draft, officially known as the Annual Player Selection Meeting, is an annual event which serves as the most common source of player recruitment in the National Football League. Each team is given a position in the drafting order in reverse order relative to its record in the previous year, which means that the team with the worst record is positioned first and the Super Bowl champion is last. For teams that had the same record, their position in the draft order for each round rotates in some way amongst the teams with tied records. From this position, the team can either select a player or trade its position to another team for other draft positions, a player, or players, or any combination thereof. The round is complete when each team has either selected a player or traded its position in the draft. The first draft was held in 1936 and has been held every year since. Certain aspects of the draft, including team positioning and the number of rounds in the draft, have be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefon Diggs
Stefon Marsean Diggs (born November 29, 1993) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins football, Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. Diggs became a full-time starter for the Vikings midway through his rookie year despite his late-round draft status. He became part of an effective receiving tandem alongside Adam Thielen, with his highlights including catching the "Minneapolis Miracle" pass during the 2017–18 NFL playoffs. The following offseason, Diggs received a 5-year extension, playing two more seasons in Minnesota before being traded to the Buffalo Bills in 2020. With the Bills, he became the fastest receiver to surpass 100 catches with his new team and broke Eric Moulds' franchise record for receiving yards in a season. Diggs led all NFL receivers in 2020 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
