Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
Vikings GM: McCarthy starting at QB is 'the outcome we want'
Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah discussed the team's $300 million binge in free agency, his lack of a contract extension and the conversations about signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers at a news conference on Wednesday.
March 27, 2025
Analysis: Rodgers-to-Vikings chatter slips into silence, leaves McCarthy as No. 1 QB
Vikings Insider: Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Kevin O’Connell led to the talk, and developments this week appear to have quashed it.
March 20, 2025
Vikings free agency tracker: Who is staying and who is going in 2025
It’s been an active NFL free agency for the Vikings, who had $60 million in cap space to spend and 22 unrestricted free agents. Follow what happens here.
March 19, 2025
Vikings trade for back who kept 49ers running in 2024
Minnesota added Jordan Mason, who gained 789 yards as Christian McCaffrey dealt with injuries, and gave up a draft pick and swapped one.
March 16, 2025
Vikings strike a deal with safety Smith to return for his 14th season
Smith’s plan wasn’t a bit certain when the team's season ended suddenly, but a new contract brought him back.
March 13, 2025
Analysis: Vikings' line-of-scrimmage presence just became far more influential
The team went into free agency looking for linemen for the offense and pass rushers for the defense and added both in a few hours Tuesday.
March 12, 2025
Analysis: Vikings stay the course, letting Darnold leave and pointing toward McCarthy
Sam Darnold landed the biggest payday of his career, getting a $100 million deal from Seattle, while the Vikings ensured they will have a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive season.
March 11, 2025
Murphy secures lucrative deal with Vikings on big day for cornerbacks
The Vikings agreed to a new deal with Byron Murphy Jr. that’s reportedly worth $66 million over three years, which would make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL and follow a trend of megadeals for corners on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period.
March 11, 2025
Vikings strike a deal with safety Smith to return for his 14th season
Smith’s plan wasn’t a bit certain when the team's season ended suddenly, but a new contract brought him back.
March 13, 2025
Analysis: Vikings' line-of-scrimmage presence just became far more influential
The team went into free agency looking for linemen for the offense and pass rushers for the defense and added both in a few hours Tuesday.
March 12, 2025
Analysis: Vikings stay the course, letting Darnold leave and pointing toward McCarthy
Sam Darnold landed the biggest payday of his career, getting a $100 million deal from Seattle, while the Vikings ensured they will have a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive season.
March 11, 2025
Murphy secures lucrative deal with Vikings on big day for cornerbacks
The Vikings agreed to a new deal with Byron Murphy Jr. that’s reportedly worth $66 million over three years, which would make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL and follow a trend of megadeals for corners on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period.
March 11, 2025