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Purple Headlines of the Week: Former Vikings TE Finds New Home, Vikings Win Projections, Anthony Richardson’s Pro Day

Another week has passed in the Vikings offseason, and we’ve officially made it into draft month. With the NFL Draft just about four weeks away, here are the biggest purple headlines of the week.

Former Vikings TE Joins Super Bowl Contender

Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of a wild card game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Irv Smith Jr. spent his first four years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, and for the majority of his young career, fans anticipated a breakout that never truly came to fruition.