Welcome to the Vikings Daily Opener. Today, we have some interesting stories to cover.

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their opening game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 10, 2023. Fans are excited to see how the team will perform this year and are speculating about potential roster moves. One of the biggest topics of discussion is the future of running back Dalvin Cook, with rumors of a possible trade. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson is also a topic of discussion, with a potential contract extension worth up to $96 million over three years. The Vikings recently signed running back Alexander Mattison to a two-year, $7 million contract with incentives, and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. to a two-year, $17.5 million contract with incentives. Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr made four bold predictions for the upcoming season, including the possibility of targeting Matthew Stafford in the trade market and missing the playoffs due to regression. Safety Lewis Cine is back on the field after a compound fracture in his left leg, and the Vikings' general manager hosted a mental health panel for high schoolers.

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