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Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are an NFL team based in Minneapolis, founded in 1960 and beginning play in 1961. They are part of the NFC North division. Their name reflects the Scandinavian heritage of Minnesota. The Vikings play their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

August 1959: Franchise Awarded in AFL

In August 1959, Minnesota businessmen were awarded a franchise in the new American Football League (AFL).

January 1960: Franchise Awarded in NFL

In January 1960, the ownership group reneged on its agreement with the AFL and was awarded the National Football League's 14th franchise.

September 27, 1960: Team Officially Named

On September 27, 1960, the team was officially named the Minnesota Vikings, reflecting the Scandinavian American culture.

1960: Team Founded

In 1960, the Minnesota Vikings were founded as an expansion team in Minneapolis, later joining the NFL. The name reflects the Scandinavian American culture of Minnesota.

January 18, 1961: Norm Van Brocklin Hired as Head Coach

On January 18, 1961, Norm Van Brocklin was hired as the Vikings' first head coach.

1961: "Skol, Vikings" introduced

Around the time the team was founded in 1961, "Skol, Vikings" was introduced as the fight song of the Minnesota Vikings.

1961: Metropolitan Stadium Home

From 1961, the Minnesota Vikings played their home games at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington.

1961: Vikings-Lions Rivalry Begins

In 1961, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions began playing twice annually after the Vikings joined the league's Western Conference.

1961: Team Play Begins

In 1961, the Minnesota Vikings began playing as part of the National Football League (NFL).

1961: Vikings Debut

In 1961, the Minnesota Vikings debuted with logos and uniforms that essentially remained the same until 1995.

1961: First NFL Draft and Regular Season Game

In 1961, the Vikings drafted Tommy Mason and Fran Tarkenton. They won their first regular-season game against the Chicago Bears 37-13, but finished with a 3–11 record.

1962: Won less than 3 games

Except in 1962, as of 2022, the Vikings have won at least three games every season.

1962: Vikings wear purple pants with white jerseys

From 1962 to 1964, the Vikings wore purple pants with their white jerseys.

October 11, 1964: Vikings first time wearing all purple

On October 11, 1964, for a home game against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings wore all-purple for the first time after a mix-up with the Lions' jerseys.

1964: Vikings wear purple pants with white jerseys

From 1962 to 1964, the Vikings wore purple pants with their white jerseys.

1964: First Winning Season

In 1964, the Vikings had their first winning season, with a record of 8–5–1.

1964: Vikings game on December 28, 2010, was the first Tuesday NFL game since 1964

On December 28, 2010, the Vikings game versus the Philadelphia Eagles marked the first NFL game played on a Tuesday since 1964 due to blizzard conditions.

1965: Training Camp Ends at Bemidji

In 1965, the Minnesota Vikings ended their summer training camp at Bemidji State University.

1966: Training Camp Moves to Mankato

In 1966, the Vikings moved their training camp to Minnesota State University in Mankato.

February 11, 1967: Van Brocklin Resigns

On February 11, 1967, Vikings head coach Van Brocklin resigned from his position.

March 7, 1967: Fran Tarkenton Traded to Giants

On March 7, 1967, quarterback Fran Tarkenton was traded to the New York Giants for draft picks.

March 10, 1967: Bud Grant Hired as Head Coach

On March 10, 1967, Bud Grant was hired as the new head coach of the Vikings.

1968: First Central Division Title and Playoff Berth

In 1968, the Vikings earned their first Central Division title and their first playoff berth due to their defense.

1969: Previous playoff Matchups

By 1978, age was taking its toll on the Vikings, but they still made the playoffs with an 8–7–1 record, losing to the Rams after they previously lost in the playoffs in 1969, '74, '76 and '77.

1969: Alternate purple jersey introduced

From 1969 through 1973, the Vikings had an alternate purple jersey without stripes for warm-weather games.

1969: Vikings Secure 12-2 Record

In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings secured a 12-2 record, winning 12 straight games after losing the season opener.

1969: NFL Championship

In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings won the NFL Championship before the merger with the AFL.

1969: Draft Picks Selected

In 1969, the Vikings used draft picks acquired in the Fran Tarkenton trade to select Ed White.

1969: NFL 50th anniversary patches worn

In 1969, the Vikings, like other teams, wore NFL 50th-anniversary patches.

1969: New stripe pattern on white uniforms

In 1969, the design for the white uniforms had changed to a completely different stripe pattern, which was over the shoulders, then the purple ones, which were around the sleeve cuff.

January 4, 1970: NFL Championship Victory and Super Bowl Berth

On January 4, 1970, the Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the last pre-merger NFL Championship Game, earning a Super Bowl IV berth.

1970: Hub Meeds becomes team mascot

From 1970 to 1992, truck driver Hub Meeds dressed as a Viking and served as the team mascot.

1970: Teams move to NFC Central

In 1970, after the AFL-NFL merger, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions moved to the NFC Central.

1970: Continued Dominance

In 1970, the Vikings continued to dominate, moving into the newly formed NFC Central and reaching the playoffs.

1970: AFL/NFL Merger

Since the 1970 merger of the AFL and NFL, the Vikings have qualified for the playoffs 28 times.

1971: Alan Page Wins MVP

In 1971, Alan Page won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first defensive player to win the award.

January 27, 1972: Fran Tarkenton Reacquired

On January 27, 1972, the Vikings traded players and draft picks to the New York Giants to reacquire Fran Tarkenton.

February 19, 1973: Bill Boyer's Death

On February 19, 1973, co-owner Bill Boyer died and was replaced on the team's board of directors by Jack Steele.

1973: Alternate purple jersey used through this year

From 1969 through 1973, the Vikings had an alternate purple jersey without stripes for warm-weather games.

1973: Super Bowl VIII Appearance

In 1973, the Vikings advanced to Super Bowl VIII after a 12-2 season, but lost to the Miami Dolphins.

1974: Central Division Title

In 1974, the Vikings won the Central Division again with a 10–4 record and advanced to Super Bowl IX.

January 12, 1975: Super Bowl IX Loss

On January 12, 1975, the Vikings played in Super Bowl IX but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

1975: "Hail Mary" Controversy

In 1975, the Vikings lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs due to the controversial "Hail Mary" touchdown pass. A "Corby's Whiskey" bottle hit an official.

January 9, 1977: Super Bowl XI Loss

On January 9, 1977, the Vikings played in Super Bowl XI but lost to the Oakland Raiders.

1977: NFC Championship Loss

In 1977, the Vikings again won the Central Division but were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.

1978: NFC Championship Game Losing Streak

As of 2022, the Vikings have lost their last six NFC Championship Game appearances, stretching back to 1978.

1978: Fran Tarkenton Retirement

In 1978, Quarterback Fran Tarkenton retired following the season holding league passer records in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), yards (47,003), and touchdowns (342).

1978: Black armbands worn for Jack Nelson

In 1978, the team wore black armbands for the last four games in memory of Jack "Jocko" Nelson, an assistant coach who died during the season.

December 1979: Metrodome Construction Begins

In December 1979, construction began for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis.

1980: Facemask color changed to white

In 1980, the color of the face mask was changed from gray to white.

May 15, 1981: Move to Winter Park

On May 15, 1981, the Vikings moved into their new facility in Eden Prairie, named "Winter Park" after Max Winter.

1981: End of Metropolitan Stadium Era

In 1981, the Minnesota Vikings ended their time playing at Metropolitan Stadium.

August 21, 1982: First Game at the Metrodome

On August 21, 1982, the Vikings played their first game at the Metrodome, a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, winning 7-3. Joe Senser scored the first touchdown.

1982: Krazy George Henderson employed as a cheerleader

From 1982 to 1985, Krazy George Henderson was employed as a cheerleader.

1982: Move to the Metrodome

In 1982, the Minnesota Vikings began playing their home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis.

August 6, 1983: First International Game in NFL

On August 6, 1983, the Vikings beat the St. Louis Cardinals at Wembley Stadium in London, the first international game in the NFL.

1983: Last season with black shoes

1983 was the Vikings' last season with black shoes before returning to them in 2006.

January 27, 1984: Bud Grant retires as Vikings head coach

On January 27, 1984, Bud Grant retired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings after 17 seasons, during which he achieved a regular-season record of 151–87–5. He led the team to 12 playoff appearances, 11 division titles, and four Super Bowls.

December 18, 1984: Bud Grant rehired as Vikings head coach

On December 18, 1984, Bud Grant came out of retirement and was rehired as the head coach of the Vikings after Les Steckel was fired after one season.

1984: Les Steckel becomes head coach

In 1984, Les Steckel became head coach, and the Vikings changed from black to white shoes, making them the last NFL team to do so.

1985: Krazy George Henderson employed as a cheerleader

From 1982 to 1985, Krazy George Henderson was employed as a cheerleader.

1985: Facemask color changed to purple

In 1985, the face mask color changed to purple.

1985: 25 years patch worn on jerseys

In 1985, the team wore a 25 years patch on their jerseys.

January 6, 1986: Bud Grant Retires Permanently

On January 6, 1986, Bud Grant re-retired permanently as head coach of the Vikings. At the time of his retirement, he held the 6th best winning record for a coach in NFL history with 168 career wins, including playoffs.

January 7, 1986: Jerry Burns Named Head Coach

On January 7, 1986, Jerry Burns was named the fourth head coach in team history.

August 2, 1986: Fran Tarkenton inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

On August 2, 1986, Fran Tarkenton, who played the majority of his career with the Vikings, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

January 17, 1988: Vikings Lose NFC Championship Game

On January 17, 1988, the Vikings played the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game at RFK Stadium. The Vikings lost 17-10 after failing to score on fourth down at the goal line with a little over a minute left in the game.

October 12, 1989: Vikings Acquire Herschel Walker

On October 12, 1989, the Vikings acquired Herschel Walker from Dallas in exchange for multiple draft picks and players.

1989: "40 for 60" patch worn

In 1989, they wore a "40 for 60" patch honoring the 1969 NFL championship team.

December 3, 1991: Jerry Burns announces his retirement

On December 3, 1991, Jerry Burns announced his retirement effective at the end of the 1991 season.

1992: Hub Meeds' tenure as mascot ends

From 1970 to 1992, truck driver Hub Meeds dressed as a Viking and served as the team mascot.

1994: Ragnar becomes team mascot

From 1994 to 2015, the team mascot was Ragnar (played by Joseph Juranitch) and was based on the legendary Viking Ragnar Lodbrok.

1994: Vikings-Bears Postseason Game

In 1994, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 35–18 in the Wild Card Round, marking their only postseason encounter.

1994: NFL 75th-anniversary patches worn

In 1994, the Vikings, like other teams, wore NFL 75th-anniversary patches.

1995: Vikadontis Rex takes part in Celebrity Mascot Olympics

In 1995, Vikadontis Rex took part in the Celebrity Mascot Olympics.

1995: 35 years patch worn

In 1995, they wore a 35 years patch.

1995: Vikings Logo and Uniforms

Up to the year 1995, the Vikings' logos and uniforms essentially remained the same since the team's debut in 1961.

1996: Norseman logo added to sleeves

In 1996, the Norseman logo was added to the sleeves, and the purple jersey stripes were toned down.

1999: Patch worn for Chip Myers

In 1999, the Vikings wore patches for assistant coach Chip Myers who died in the offseason.

2000: 40 years patch worn

In 2000, they wore a 40 years patch.

2000: Vikadontis Rex retired

Vikadontis Rex was retired starting with the 2000 season.

2001: Patch worn for Korey Stringer

In 2001, the Vikings wore patches for Korey Stringer.

2002: NFC North Realignment

In 2002, after the NFL's realignment, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions became part of the NFC North.

2002: Paul Allen Joins as Announcer

In the 2002 NFL season, Paul Allen became the play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Vikings.

2005: 45 years patch worn

In 2005, they wore a 45 years patch.

2006: Horn logo revised and black shoes return

In 2006, the Viking horn logo was slightly revised, and the team returned to wearing black shoes for the first time since 1983.

2006: Uniforms redesigned

In 2006, the team's uniforms were redesigned, the first significant change in the franchise's 46-year history.

December 17, 2007: Vikings wear all-purple intentionally for the first time

On December 17, 2007, a Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears was the first time the Vikings again wore both purple jerseys and purple pants—the first time they wore all-purple intentionally.

2007: Pete Bercich Joins as Analyst

In 2007, Pete Bercich began his first season as the analyst for the Minnesota Vikings radio broadcasts.

2007: Gjallarhorn tradition started

In 2007, the Minnesota Vikings started a tradition of playing the Gjallarhorn during pre-game ceremonies at home games.

2007: Purple pants not regularly used after this year

The purple pants have not been regularly used since 2007, but resurfaced twice in 2010.

2007: Viktor the Viking introduced

Viktor the Viking was introduced during the 2007 Vikings' season, with the intent to appeal to the team's younger fan base.

January 4, 2009: Vikings Lose Wild-Card Round to Eagles

On January 4, 2009, the Vikings hosted the Philadelphia Eagles for the wild-card round, their first home playoff game in eight years. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 26–14.

August 18, 2009: Brett Favre signs with the Vikings

On August 18, 2009, Brett Favre signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Vikings.

October 5, 2009: Vikings defeat Packers on Monday Night Football

On October 5, 2009, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-23 on Monday Night Football, marking Brett Favre's first game against his former team. This victory moved the Vikings to a 4-0 record and made Favre the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 current teams as a starter. The game attracted over 21.8 million viewers.

2009: NFC Championship Game

In 2009, the Minnesota Vikings played against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game, a notable playoff matchup.

January 17, 2010: Vikings defeat Cowboys in divisional round

On January 17, 2010, the Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-3 in the divisional round of the playoffs, advancing to the NFC Championship game. This was the team's first NFC Championship game since the 2000 season.

November 7, 2010: Vikings wear all-purple intentionally again

On November 7, 2010, the Vikings repeated the wearing all-purple for the home game against the Arizona Cardinals.

December 19, 2010: Vikings Announce Top 50 Players

On December 19, 2010, the Minnesota Vikings announced a group of 50 top players in connection with the team's 50th anniversary.

December 28, 2010: Vikings upset Eagles after game is postponed

On December 28, 2010, the Vikings upset the Philadelphia Eagles 24-14 after the game was postponed from December 26 due to blizzard conditions. This marked the first NFL game played on a Tuesday since 1964.

2010: Vikings face ups and downs during the 2010 NFL season

In 2010, the Vikings started the NFL season with a loss to the Super Bowl champions, New Orleans Saints, and experienced a series of wins and losses. They acquired Randy Moss in a trade, but still struggled, leading to coaching changes and inconsistent performance throughout the season.

2010: Purple pants resurfaced twice this year

In 2010, the purple pants resurfaced twice after not being regularly used since 2007.

2010: "Purple and Gold" recorded by Prince

In 2010, the song "Purple and Gold" was recorded by Minneapolis native Prince to be used as a fight song for the Minnesota Vikings.

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2010: Vikings struggle during the 2010-11 season

The 2010 season was difficult for the Minnesota Vikings, who finished with a 6-10 record. They faced numerous distractions, including the acquisition and release of Randy Moss, an investigation into Brett Favre, venue changes due to the Metrodome's collapse, and the firing of head coach Brad Childress.

January 3, 2011: Leslie Frazier named Vikings head coach

On January 3, 2011, Leslie Frazier was officially named the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings after serving as the interim coach. He signed a three-year contract.

2011: KFAN Format Flip

In 2011, the Vikings' flagship radio station, KFXN-FM (100.3), rebranded as "KFAN" after a format flip between the AM and FM stations. 1130 AM continues to broadcast game play-by-play as KTLK.

2012: Vikings reach playoffs in 2012

In 2012, the Vikings made key draft selections and reached the playoffs for the 27th time in franchise history. Adrian Peterson was later named the league's MVP, after rushing for 2,097 yards.

February 14, 2013: Norseman logo tweaked

On February 14, 2013, the Vikings tweaked their Norseman logo, which involved updating the shading, altering the shape and base of the horns, thickening the mustache and face, making the gold tones brighter, and shortening the braid.

April 25, 2013: New uniforms unveiled

On April 25, 2013, the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the club's new uniforms during its annual NFL draft party.

December 29, 2013: Last Game at the Metrodome

On December 29, 2013, the Vikings played their last game at the Metrodome, defeating the Detroit Lions 14–13.

2013: Vikings struggle in the 2013 season

During the 2013 season, the Vikings finished with a 5-10-1 record. The defense allowed a league-worst 480 points. This was the last season played at the Metrodome. Leslie Frazier was fired after the season.

2013: Best Metrodome Players Named

In 2013, to recognize their final season at the Metrodome, the Minnesota Vikings organized a fan vote to determine and name the best players at each position who played for the team in their time at the stadium.

January 16, 2014: Mike Zimmer hired as head coach

On January 16, 2014, Mike Zimmer was hired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, replacing Leslie Frazier.

2014: Last winning season until 2020

The year 2014 was the last time the Vikings had a winning season, until 2020.

April 16, 2015: NFL announces Adrian Peterson's reinstatement

On April 16, 2015, the NFL released a statement announcing Adrian Peterson's reinstatement to occur on April 17, 2015, following his child abuse trial.

April 17, 2015: Adrian Peterson reinstated to the NFL

Adrian Peterson was reinstated to the NFL on April 17, 2015, following his child abuse trial.

2015: Ragnar released by the Vikings

In 2015, the Vikings announced that they were not able to reach a new contract agreement with Joseph Juranitch, who played Ragnar, and released him.

January 3, 2016: Vikings win NFC North

On January 3, 2016, the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 to win the NFC North for the first time since 2009.

2016: Color Rush uniforms introduced

In 2016, the NFL introduced "Color Rush" uniforms for all 32 teams, and the Vikings had an all-purple uniform with gold numbers and stripes on the pants.

2016: Skol Chant Popularized

In 2016, the Skol Chant, a modified version of the Viking War Cry, became popular among Iceland supporters at UEFA Euro 2016 and is now used in U.S. Bank Stadium for Minnesota Vikings games.

2016: First Gjallarhorn broke

In 2016, the first Gjallarhorn broke right before a playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks due to below-zero temperatures at Huntington Bank Stadium.

2016: Vikings trade for Sam Bradford and select Moritz Böhringer in the 2016 NFL Draft

In the 2016 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected Moritz Böhringer, the first European player drafted without playing in North America. After Teddy Bridgewater's injury in the preseason of 2016, the Vikings traded for Sam Bradford.

February 28, 2017: Vikings decline Adrian Peterson's contract option

On February 28, 2017, the Vikings announced they would not exercise Adrian Peterson's 2017 contract option, making him a free agent.

April 25, 2017: Adrian Peterson signed with New Orleans Saints

On April 25, 2017, Adrian Peterson signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ending his tenure with the Vikings since his debut in 2007.

2017: NFC Divisional Round Game

In 2017, the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints played in the NFC Divisional Round game, adding to their heated NFC rivalry.

2017: Vikings win NFC North and 'Minneapolis Miracle' occurs in playoffs

In 2017, the Vikings won the NFC North with a 13-3 record. In the divisional round against the New Orleans Saints, Stefon Diggs scored a walk-off touchdown known as the 'Minneapolis Miracle.'

2017: Vikings end annual training camp tradition in Mankato

In the summer of 2017, the Vikings announced the end of their 52-year tradition of holding summer training camp in Mankato at Minnesota State University, Mankato. They are building a new headquarters, training facility and area property development in Eagan.

March 15, 2018: Kirk Cousins signs with the Vikings

On March 15, 2018, Kirk Cousins signed a three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million contract with the Vikings, making him the highest-paid football player at the time.

2018: Color Rush program discontinued

In 2018, the NFL discontinued the "Color Rush" program, but the Vikings' uniforms became the team's primary alternate and are now known under the name "Primetime Purple".

2018: "TS" decals worn for Tony Sparano

In the 2018 NFL season, the Vikings wore "TS" decals on their helmets in memory of Tony Sparano, their offensive-line coach who died before the season started.

September 22, 2019: Vikings achieve their 500th win as a franchise

On September 22, 2019, the Vikings defeated the Oakland Raiders for their 500th win as a franchise, holding an overall record of 500-427-11 at that point.

2019: "Primetime Purple" debut

In 2019, the Vikings wore the uniforms under the Primetime Purple name for the first time during a game against the Washington Redskins. In the team's Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints, the Vikings wore all purple again; however, instead of the regular alternates, they wore the regular home uniforms with the away purple pants.

2020: All-purple combination worn against the Saints

Following the Vikings' win in the 2019 Wild Card game, they have worn this all-purple combination in two subsequent games against the Saints, which took place in 2020 and 2022.

2020: "Primetime Purple" uniforms appear against the Cowboys

In 2020, the "Primetime Purple" uniforms made an appearance for a late-afternoon game against the Cowboys, despite the Vikings not having a Thursday Night game scheduled.

2020: Vikings draft Justin Jefferson and miss playoffs

In 2020, the Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson and finished with a 7-9 record, missing the playoffs after losing to the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Day. This marked their first losing season since 2014.

2021: Vikings miss playoffs, Zimmer and Spielman fired

In 2021, the Vikings missed the playoffs for the second straight season. Following an 8-9 finish, head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman were fired on January 10, 2022.

January 10, 2022: Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman fired

On January 10, 2022, the Vikings fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.

January 26, 2022: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hired as general manager

On January 26, 2022, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired as the Vikings' new general manager.

February 13, 2022: Rams win Super Bowl LVI

On February 13, 2022, the Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI.

December 24, 2022: Vikings wear all-white uniforms for "Winter Whiteout"

On December 24, 2022, in a Week 16 game against the New York Giants, the Vikings wore all-white uniforms at home in the regular season for the first time as part of the "Winter Whiteout" event.

2022: Winning Percentage

As of 2022, the Minnesota Vikings have one of the highest winning percentages in the NFL.

2022: All-purple combination worn against the Saints

Following the Vikings' win in the 2019 Wild Card game, they have worn this all-purple combination in two subsequent games against the Saints, which took place in 2020 and 2022.

2022: Vikings wore White Jerseys and White Pants.

On 2022, the Minnesota Vikings wore their standard white jerseys and white pants for one game, which the Vikings dubbed "Winter Whiteouts".

2022: "Primetime Purple" uniforms worn for Thanksgiving game

The most recent appearance for these uniforms came during a Thanksgiving Day game against the New England Patriots in 2022.

December 24, 2023: Vikings wear all-white uniforms for "Winter Whiteout"

On December 24, 2023, the Vikings again wore the all-white uniforms at home against the Detroit Lions.

2023: Vikings finish with losing record, Cousins departs

In 2023, the Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to an Achilles injury and finished with a 7-10 record. In the offseason, Cousins left for the Atlanta Falcons.

2023: Throwback uniforms unveiled

In 2023, the Vikings unveiled throwback uniforms based on the 1960s purple uniforms, which had gold trim on the numbers.

2023: Vikings wore White Jerseys and White Pants.

On 2023, the Minnesota Vikings wore their standard white jerseys and white pants for one game, which the Vikings dubbed "Winter Whiteouts".

June 6, 2024: Vikings unveil "Winter Warrior" uniform

On June 6, 2024, the Vikings unveiled a new alternate "Winter Warrior" uniform, which is all-white with purple and silver stripes and a new Vikings wordmark.

2024: Vikings draft J. J. McCarthy

In 2024, the Vikings used the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft on Michigan quarterback J. J. McCarthy.