The Minnesota Vikings are going into the 2025 season with a completely different looking offense. Going from Sam Darnold to JJ McCarthy will be an adjustment, but the front office feels like the 22-year-old is ready to lead their franchise.
However, their franchise is currently facing some pretty significant backlash after a recent statement.
“Not Following Them Anymore” Vikings Face Brutal Backlash Over George Floyd Statement On The Anniversary Of His Death
A mural of George Floyd at Cup Foods on the corner of Chicago and 38th in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd was killed by police at the site sparking protests around the world. © Zach Boyden-Holmes / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
A mural of George Floyd at Cup Foods on the corner of Chicago and 38th in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd was killed by police at the site sparking protests around the world. © Zach Boyden-Holmes / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
A statement from the Vikings didn’t go as planned:
Today marks five years since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We pause to reflect on the pain, the change, and the call for justice that began here and still echoes today. Our commitment to equality will never change.
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Fans didn’t have the best reactions to this statement:
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
There’s far more important people and good people and kind people who have died that you don’t care about
Maybe I’ll have to start cheering for Green Bay
— Dino75 (@GenX975) May 25, 2025
Not the best post after everything was discovered and what happened.
— Land_of_Ice_Snow (@LandIceSnow8069) May 25, 2025
He died of an overdose.
— nunya (@nunya88788772) May 25, 2025
Celebrating a convicted felon is on brand for the National Felon League and Minnesota.
— Jessa G. (@SweetGaelicGirl) May 25, 2025
You mean the guy who died of a fentanyl overdose?
— RadReax (@RadReax) May 25, 2025
Aug 29, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; General view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; General view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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