Purple Headlines of the Week: Hunter Hold Out, Kirk Cousins’ Netflix Stardom, a Rising Star in Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings are now on their summer break, but before that happened, they went through their mandatory minicamp this past week. Here are all the purple headlines from the week of action.
Danielle Hunter Holds Out of Minicamp
It’s the news everyone is buzzing about right now. Danielle Hunter held out of minicamp this week as he continues to search for a new contract. The Vikings are also apparently fielding trade calls for the pass rusher, so if a new contract isn’t agreed upon soon, that may be a front to keep an eye on as well.
Hunter is due just $5.5 million in 2023, so it makes sense that a player of his age and talent would desire more for his services. Hopefully a new deal gets worked out soon.
Kirk Cousins Is a Netflix Star
If you haven’t already heard about the upcoming Netflix series “Quarterback”, yes it’s true, Kirk Cousins is going to be a TV star. The series is set to cover the life of QBs across the league, including Patrick Mahomes and Cousins.
This week, a promo trailer for the series dropped, so the series is back in headlines once again. It will debut on July 12th, so in a couple weeks, we will get an in-depth look at the life of the Vikings QB.
Jordan Addison Named a “Rising Star”
This week, the NFLPA released their list of 10 rookies that they consider “rising stars” in the league. Among the list of players is Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, who the team selected in the first round this spring.
Addison was a prolific player during his collegiate career, and by joining a Vikings passing offense that was one of the best in the league last year, he should find some immediate success.
In Case You Missed It…
As usual, here is the list of extra reading for the especially studious Vikings fans. Happy reading!
- A “Prove It” Year for Kirk Cousins
- Byron Murphy’s Contract
- Vikings Finalize 2023 Operations Staff
- 5 Stat Predictions for Vikings
- Justin Jefferson Can Break NFL Records in 2023
Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh enjoys running, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.
