Each week, this feature will identify one matchup Minnesota can target — and explain how the Vikings might turn it into an advantage. Against New Orleans, the opportunity is on the edges: the Saints’ tackles are often left alone, and Brian Flores has shown he can manipulate protections to free Dallas Turner.The Saints don’t give … Read more
Two years ago, Minnesota Vikings fans wondered aloud whether Dallas Turner would be the next “bust” courtesy of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Turner then saw the field in bits and pieces, and proved he could eventually be at least decent. Later, Turner’s prognosis went from contributor to newfound starter when Jonathan Greenard was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.And … Read more
Dallas Turner did not suddenly become a different player Sunday.The Vikings edge rusher did not wake up in Week 1, discover a hidden pass-rush move and turn into a problem for the Packers by accident. His dominant performance in Minnesota’s 39-22 comeback win was loud — 10 pressures, seven quick pressures and a sack, according … Read more
Minnesota Vikings and some national media members spent the summer forecasting a breakout campaign for outside linebacker Dallas Turner, and during Week 1, the 23-year-old absolutely exploded against the Green Bay Packers.He made many people look smart. It’s also important to note that Turner is exactly on time – – his monster game is not … Read more
Two and a half years ago, former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent a fortune to obtain outside linebacker Dallas Turner during the 2024 NFL Draft, and now it’s time for that gamble to pay off.Turner checks in as the fourth-most important Viking of 2026, according to VikesNow. Here’s why. The Turner Gamble Has … Read more
For a second time this week, ESPN has prominently pointed toward Dallas Turner as one of the most important players on the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 roster.That does not guarantee a breakout season. National preseason predictions are easy to make and likely forgotten by the time they matter. But the two ESPN mentions are notable because … Read more
The clearest sign of Dallas Turner’s growth did not come from a Vikings coach, a training-camp observer or a highlight clipped from a one-on-one drill.It came from the other sideline.Over two joint practices against Baltimore, Turner repeatedly beat Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley, a two-time Pro Bowler who has spent years protecting Lamar Jackson’s blind … Read more
The first preseason game is not supposed to settle a rookie’s future. It is supposed to offer a first look at where he stands.For Vikings defensive tackle Caleb Banks, that look was uneven.The first-round pick played 24 snaps in Minnesota’s preseason opener against the Giants. He flashed the movement skills that made him a top … Read more
The first padded practice of Vikings training camp offered a small but telling image of Dallas Turner’s new reality.Working from the right edge against the second offense, Turner got upfield quickly, played with enough power to prevent Zavier Scott from turning the corner and helped force what appeared to be a loss of at least … Read more
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores doesn’t need outside linebacker Dallas Turner to directly replace Jonathan Greenard despite the popular narrative suggesting otherwise.The Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard and a 7th-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in April for a 2026 3rd-round pick (safety Jakobe Thomas) and a 2027 3rd-round pick. While Turner will be front … Read more