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• Beat writer Alec Lewis (X) MIN Aaron JonesRB Andrew Van GinkelLB Blake CashmanLB Carson WentzQB+88k Harrison SmithDB Isaiah RodgersDB Ivan Pace Jr.LB Jalen RedmondDL Jauan JenningsWR Jordan MasonRB Kyler MurrayQB T.J. HockensonTE +9 more 21h
  All projected FA after '26: Blake Cashman, Andrew Van Ginkel, Isaiah Rodgers, Jalen Redmond (RFA), T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, Jauan Jennings, Harrison Smith, Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, Ivan Pace Jr. LOTS of future roster Qs. Complex schemes affect youth impact. · Quoting Alec Lewis: The trade deadline is in one week. The Vikings planned to be aggressive and active. But there is a cloud of complex decision-making looming for 2027 on the QB and beyond, and it all intertwines Show all
• Insider Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) DET MIN Blake CashmanLB Jahmyr GibbsRB 2d
  After obliterating Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield, Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman now has seven tackles for loss through Minnesota's first six-plus games.
• Beat writer Alec Lewis (X) MIN Blake CashmanLB 5d
  Blake Cashman epitomizes this Vikings defense in its entirety. Overlooked. Intelligent. Selfless. He’s getting his due amid perhaps his best-ever season, a contract year with no extension that places his future with the team in question
• Team site Vikings Team Site MIN Blake CashmanLB 6d upd
  Blake Cashman Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 7
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  • 6d Daily Norseman (MIN) Blake Cashman Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week+2
• Team site Vikings Team Site MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 27
  Lunchbreak: Blake Cashman's Incredible Stretch; ESPN Quantifies Vikings Defense
• Fantasy analyst PFF News CIN MIN Blake CashmanLB Joe BurrowQB Oct 26 upd
  NFL Week 7: Team of the Week & Player Awards

  PFF's NFL Week 7 Team of the Week features Joe Burrow, Blake Cashman and other standout performers across offense, defense and special teams. Burrow earned a 93.7 PFF grade for Cincinnati, while Cashman led NFL defenders with a 94.3 grade for Minnesota.

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  • Oct 26 Ben Goessling (Bluesky) On this second-quarter sack from Dallas Turner and Harrison Smith, the Vikings showed an eight-man rush, dropped Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel out late, left the Colts with four to block two on the right side and got a 2-on-1 with tight end Mo Alie-Cox.
  • Oct 26 PFF News PFF grades are LIVE: NFL Week 7
  • Oct 26 PFF News NFL Week 7: Team of the Week & Player Awards
• Insider Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) MIN SEA Blake CashmanLB Oct 26
  Good morning!! 🌞 Column is up!! Inside: 🏈 The  Seahawks rediscover their identity, and one NFL scout tells me what makes JSN elite 🏈 Three NFL Executives go deep on the trade targets they’re hearing could be moved 🏈 Blake Cashman reveals what makes the  Vikings’ defense so adaptable and dominant Show all
• Beat writer Alec Lewis (X) MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 25 upd
  Blake Cashman is knocking on the door of an INT here. Reading everything underneath.
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  • Oct 25 Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) Part I on Blake Cashman's contract year: tinyurl.com/anfkmyvx Chip Scoggins w/ Part II 👇 · Quoting Star Tribune Sports: Cashman delivered another dominant performance against the Colts, reinforcing his importance to Brian Flores’ defense and making an increasingly convincing case for a contract extension.
  • Oct 25 Vikings Team Site Blake Cashman's Epic Day Continues Chaos-Causing Efforts for Vikings Against Colts
  • Oct 25 Alec Lewis (X) Harrison Smith on Vikings LB Blake Cashman: "I don’t think he always gets the credit he deserves outside of this area. But he’s one of the best doing it right now.”
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Blake Cashman had 12 tackles, 2 sacks, and 4 passes defended for the Vikings today. He's the only player since at least 1987 to reach those three numbers in a game (per @Stathead). Just an incredible individual performance.
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Harrison Smith on his game-sealing interception: "Cash (Blake Cashman) did a good job getting depth. I thought he was about to tip it, I was like 'please don't touch it.' I think he already had four PBUs, so he didn't need a fifth."
  • Oct 25 Alec Lewis (X) FINAL // Vikings 16, Colts 10. Take a bow, defense. Such a special group. Blake Cashman was everywhere. The pass rushers were active all day. Harrison Smith INT was a great cherry on top. The offense has work to do. But this defense has earned trade help. The record is 6-0.
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Final: Vikings 16, Colts 10 Harrison Smith sealed it. Blake Cashman was the MVP. The offense did...just enough. The formula keeps working. Next week will be tougher, but 6-0 is 6-0. How's everyone feeling?
  • Oct 25 Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) Blake Cashman is balling today. For those of you following along, you've known this for some time · Quoting Andrew Krammer: This is good stuff from Blake Cashman. Counters Saints' check before they're even set w/ double mug blitz that pits Wilson on the RB based on O-line slide forced by initial overload blitz. Wilson lands one of NFL-high 17 holds drawn on opposing offenses. Cashman bails to cover TE on opposite side
  • Oct 25 Ben Goessling (Bluesky) What a day it's been for Blake Cashman: 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 QB hits and 3 pass breakups, including that diving PBU as Daniel Jones threw for Will Mallory while retreating from Dallas Turner's pressure.
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Blake Cashman is simply having one of the greatest days for a linebacker I've ever witnessed. I think he might be the best linebacker in football.
  • Oct 25 Alec Lewis (X) Blake Cashman is playing at an ABSURD level right now. Holy cow.
  • Oct 25 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Daniel Jones sacked on back-to-back snaps, the second by my guy Blake Cashman, and loses 23 yards. That  Vikings pass rush is otherworldly, when it’s firing on all cylinders.
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Blake Cashman, my goodness. Second sack of the day. Vikings up to four total sacks after two on that possession. Colts punting.
  • Oct 25 Alec Lewis (X) These teams do not have an answer for Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson as blitzers.
  • Oct 25 Will Ragatz (X) Blake Cashman wraps up a sensational first half with a sack of Daniel Jones. Cashman has been everywhere.
  • Oct 25 Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) Don't have the data, but Brian Flores has seemed more willing to drop seven and rush four from his all-up looks vs. Daniel Jones early in this game. Blake Cashman helps the approach pay off w/ a diving deflection on 3rd and 3.
  • Oct 25 Alec Lewis (X) Blake Cashman is knocking on the door of an INT here. Reading everything underneath.
• Beat writer Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) MIN NO Blake CashmanLB Oct 13
  This is good stuff from Blake Cashman. Counters Saints' check before they're even set w/ double mug blitz that pits Wilson on the RB based on O-line slide forced by initial overload blitz. Wilson lands one of NFL-high 17 holds drawn on opposing offenses. Cashman bails to cover TE on opposite side Show all
• Insider Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 11
  This was one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written. Going deep inside the chaos of Brian Flores’ defense, the metrics behind the insane pressure the Vikings are creating, and spending a half hour talking with LB Blake Cashman, who makes it all happen, to find out HOW Minnesota is winning. Show all
• Insider Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 8
  “When you can stop the run, teams then have to absorb more risk. They can’t play it safe. “That’s always the No. 1 goal for us, going into a game, we’ve got to earn the right to get into our defense where we can just cause a lot of chaos for our opponent.” - Vikings LB Blake Cashman, to me Show all
• Insider Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 8 upd
  Brian Flores is blitzing at a historic clip, as a powerhouse of the Vikings’ undefeated start. I dove into the numbers and found some insane metrics, and sat down with Vikings LB Blake Cashman, Flores’ Green Dot Player, and chatted with league sources to find out how it’s working. Show all
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  • Oct 8 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) “There are a lot of moving parts in our defense, things can change very quickly pre-snap. “I can think of many instances where we’re switching to a whole other call, like three-tenths of a second before the ball is snapped.” - Vikings LB Blake Cashman, to me, on controlling Brian Flores’ Chaos.
  • Oct 8 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Brian Flores is blitzing at a historic clip, as a powerhouse of the Vikings’ undefeated start. I dove into the numbers and found some insane metrics, and sat down with Vikings LB Blake Cashman, Flores’ Green Dot Player, and chatted with league sources to find out how it’s working.
• Beat writer Will Ragatz (X) MIN Blake CashmanLB Ivan Pace Jr.LB Oct 4 upd
  Vikings have caught some massive breaks today by a matter of inches. 1) Chis Bell's foot barely out of bounds on long TD 2) Ivan Pace Jr. grazes punt, negating roughing flag 3) Blake Cashman's fingertip saves long Gordon TD ⬇️
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  • Oct 4 Vikings Team Site Dallas Turner & Blake Cashman Team on Takeaway as Committee Approach Fuels Vikings Past Dolphins
  • Oct 4 Will Ragatz (X) Vikings have caught some massive breaks today by a matter of inches. 1) Chis Bell's foot barely out of bounds on long TD 2) Ivan Pace Jr. grazes punt, negating roughing flag 3) Blake Cashman's fingertip saves long Gordon TD ⬇️
• Full practice Ben Goessling (Bluesky) MIN Blake CashmanLB Oct 2
  The #Vikings’ final injury report of the week; Blake Cashman was back to full participation on Friday
• Questionable ESPN NFL Injury Report MIN Blake CashmanLB Sep 30
  Blake Cashman: Questionable

  Sep 30: Cashman tallied eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass Sunday in a 23-16 win against the Buccaneers.

• Beat writer Will Ragatz (X) MIN SF Blake CashmanLB Eric KendricksLB Eric WilsonLB Sep 29
  Mike Zimmer had Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks. Brian Flores has Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson. 51 and 55 are an RB's nightmare in pass pro.
• INJ Pewter Report MIN TB Baker MayfieldQB Blake CashmanLB Sep 28
  Baker Mayfield’s Thumb Injury: What We Know Right Now

  Bucs head coach Todd Bowles revealed that quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb when getting pressured on a fourth down throw with under two minutes left in regulation in Tampa Bay's 23-16 loss to Minnesota. Mayfield's right thumb – his throwing hand – hit the arm of Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman on

• Beat writer Alec Lewis (X) MIN Blake CashmanLB Sep 27 upd
  Such a good call by the Vikings' defense coming out of the 3Q timeout. Blake Cashman also relentless.
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  • Sep 27 Alec Lewis (X) FINAL // Vikings 23, Bucs 16. I mean, holy cow. The defense and Will Reichard did it again. Eric Wilson was great. Blake Cashman was great. The corners tackled. The offense continues to proceed without a rhythm at all whatsoever. The record is 3-0.
  • Sep 27 Alec Lewis (X) Such a good call by the Vikings' defense coming out of the 3Q timeout. Blake Cashman also relentless.
• Beat writer Alec Lewis (X) MIN Blake CashmanLB Jalen RedmondDL Sep 20 upd
  Vikings LB Blake Cashman is back in the game. Meanwhile, Jalen Redmond is dominating.
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  • Sep 20 Alec Lewis (X) Vikings LB Blake Cashman on DT Jalen Remond: "He doesn't get enough praise in this league. Soon, he will."
  • Sep 20 Alec Lewis (X) Vikings LB Blake Cashman is back in the game. Meanwhile, Jalen Redmond is dominating.
  • Sep 20 Alec Lewis (X) Vikings LB Blake Cashman was down, headed to the tent. That's tough. Pivotal player in this game for the Vikings' defense.
  • Sep 20 Will Ragatz (X) Blake Cashman was just down on a knee being looked at by medical personnel. Walking off the field now.
• Questionable ESPN NFL Injury Report MIN Blake CashmanLB Sep 16 upd
  Blake Cashman: Questionable

  Sep 15: Cashman recorded seven total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.

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  • Sep 16 ESPN NFL Injury Report Blake Cashman: Questionable
  • Sep 16 Ben Goessling (Bluesky) In addition to Kyler Murray, the #Vikings had three players limited on Wednesday: Blake Cashman, Brian O’Neill and Andrew Van Ginkel.

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