Minnesota Vikings

Another one of Camryn Bynum's interception celebrations has gotten a big thumbs up from its inspiration ... Lindsay Lohan revealed over the weekend she absolutely loved his "The Parent Trap" salute!

The Minnesota Vikings star, of course, hit the handshake celly alongside Josh Metellus during Minnesota's game against the Jets last month ... and when Lohan was finally asked about it on Sunday's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" -- she called it "the coolest thing to see."

Lohan said Nancy Meyers -- the director of "The Parent Trap" -- was actually the one who made her aware of it ... and she found it "so cool."

Camryn Bynum's viral Raygun-inspired interception celebration is getting a perfect score from the Australian sensation herself ... with the breaker sharing a real-time reaction to the Vikings player's tribute!!

Raygun -- real name Rachael Gunn -- sent TMZ Sports a clip of her watching the defensive back's moves following his game-clinching pick ... and needless to say, she felt it was worthy of an Olympic medal.

"Finishing with the kangaroo. Teammates got involved, crowds cheering, that's a celebration," she said.

Halftime didn't mark a break in the action during "Sunday Night Football" ... as a group of mascots faced off against some youngins in a pickup game on the field -- and it didn't take long for chaos to ensue!!

The annual showdown -- which featured more highlights than the first half of the Vikings vs. Colts matchup -- served as intermission entertainment for fans ... but it was clear at least one furry creature wasn't taking it easy on the little ones.

Blue -- the Colts' mascot -- left it all out on the gridiron ... getting around a group of blockers and throwing one of the peewees to the ground.

TikTok star Tianna Robillard appears to be moving from the AFC North to its NFC counterpart ... 'cause her recent social media activity has folks convinced she's now dating Minnesota Vikings player Ivan Pace Jr. after her dramatic split from Cody Ford.

The influencer -- who boasts more than 2 million followers on the video app -- went to her Instagram to show she was at U.S. Bank Stadium for Minnesota's win over the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday ... rocking a Vikings shirt, jean shorts and some white cowboy boots.

While Pace is not in Robillard's photos, the two were spotted together on the sidelines prior to kickoff -- hugging and posing for a quick photo together before Pace returned to his team warmups.

Daniel Jones and the Giants' season got off to a rough start Sunday -- they were blown out by the Minnesota Vikings -- and New York fans had no issues making their displeasure toward their quarterback known.

As Jones -- who went 22-for-42 for 186 yards and two interceptions -- was leaving MetLife Stadium following the 28-6 defeat ... he was hit with a chorus of boos and heckles from Big Blue supporters who were waiting outside.

One fan could be heard saying, "You suck!" ... while another shouted at him to go home.

J.J. McCarthy's rookie season is over -- the Minnesota Vikings' 2024 first-round pick will miss the entire 2024-25 schedule after surgery revealed a full repair of his meniscus was necessary.

It's a tough blow for the 21-year-old signal-caller ... who started dealing with knee soreness following the team's 24-23 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

At the time, head coach Kevin O'Connell said the team had no reason to believe it was more than routine soreness. As it turns out, that "routine soreness" was actually a meniscus tear ... which then required McCarthy to be put under the knife to determine the extent of the issue -- and, unfortunately, it was the worst-case scenario for the 10th overall pick.

The Minnesota Vikings just revealed they're working on some classy gestures to pay homage to Khyree Jackson and his family ... announcing they're not only going to dole out the remainder of the late DB's signing bonus -- but they'll wear a helmet decal in his honor as well.

The NFL org., head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah revealed the plans on Monday ... roughly two weeks after Jackson was killed in a horrific car crash.

They said the remainder of the $827,000 Jackson was owed will be paid to his estate. They also said they'll be covering a large portion of his funeral expenses. In addition, O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah told reporters the Vikings will have a Jackson sticker on their lids this year, and no player will wear the former Oregon Duck's No. 31 this season as well.

Khyree Jackson's death shocked the sports world ... and, now TMZ has photos from the scene showing the aftermath of the tragic crash.

The Minnesota Vikings cornerback was driving in a Dodge Charger alongside Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton earlier Saturday morning when the crash occurred ... and photos now show that Dodge Charger completely disfigured.

Pictures show the car being loaded onto the back of a tow truck ... flattened with the back part of the vehicle severed from the rest of the cab.

Khyree Jackson -- the Minnesota Vikings cornerback -- was killed Saturday along with two other people in a vehicular accident in Maryland, according to authorities.

Maryland State Police tell TMZ ... Jackson, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton were driving in a maroon Dodge Charger in Upper Marlboro early this morning when they collided with two other automobiles.

During their preliminary probe, investigators learned that one of the other motorists in a silver Infiniti rammed into the Charger while trying to change lanes at a high rate of speed. That sent the Charger crashing into a moving Chevy Impala before barreling off the roadway into a bunch of trees where the car finally came to a stop.

Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson took their talents from the gridiron to the runway this weekend ... strutting their stuff in a fashion show!!

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver were front and center during Paris Fashion Week ... making their debuts in an event with Vogue.

The two former LSU superstars rocked similar suits ... except for one big difference -- Burrow's 'fit featured much less fabric in the back.

Justin Jefferson is getting PAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIID -- the Minnesota Vikings superstar agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension on Monday ... the richest contract for a non-quarterback in the history of the NFL.

The deal was announced just minutes ago ... with Adam Schefter saying a whopping $88.743 million will be due as soon as the standout wide receiver signs on the dotted line -- and $110 million overall is guaranteed.

Jefferson released a video addressing the monumental moment in his career ... captioning the post with a touching message for his fans.

Former NFL star Everson Griffen was arrested again for DWI this week ... after officers say they initially stopped the four-time Pro Bowler for driving his Bentley at a high rate of speed.

Minnesota State Patrol tells TMZ Sports a trooper pulled over the 36-year-old defensive end for allegedly going 82 MPH in a 55 MPH zone in Minneapolis around 11:35 PM on Tuesday.

According to the criminal complaint, cops say they could smell alcohol in the vehicle -- which had two people inside -- and Griffen had "slightly watery eyes." When asked when his last drink was, he said around 1 PM.

El ex receptor de los Minnesota Vikings Blake Proehl va a por todas en su carrera musical y se está tomando tan en serio su nueva empresa, que le dice a TMZ Sports que preferiría recibir un Grammy antes que ganar un Super Bowl.

El joven de 25 años impresionó a los jueces de "American Idol" durante su audición en la 22ª temporada del programa, tanto así que incluso hizo llorar a Katy Perry mientras ganaba un boleto de oro a Hollywood.

Nos pusimos al día con Proehl poco después de su emocionante actuación y nos dijo que todavía era difícil hacerse la idea de que realmente sucedió, pero espera que su viaje inspire a otros a seguir sus sueños, incluso si carecen de experiencia o confianza para dar un salto.

Por supuesto, Proehl pasó unos años en la NFL, pero volvió a enamorarse de la música cuando fue marginado después de una lesión en 2021.

El tiempo alejado del campo lo llevó a tomar la decisión de dejar el fútbol americano en el pasado, a pesar de que tenía oportunidades para continuar su carrera, y ahora está a todo vapor en el mundo del entretenimiento.

Proehl explicó que entiende el riesgo que implica cambiar de profesión, sobre todo si uno tiene en cuenta lo raro que es triunfar en la música, pero lo único que importa es que está haciendo lo que le gusta.

Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Blake Proehl is going all-in on his music career ... and he's so serious about the new endeavor, he tells TMZ Sports he'd take a Grammy over a Super Bowl win!!

The 25-year-old blew the "American Idol" judges away during his audition on the 22nd season of the singing show ... even bringing Katy Perry to tears as he earned a golden ticket to Hollywood.

We caught up with Proehl fresh off the emotional performance ... and he said it's still hard to wrap his head around the fact it actually happened, but he hopes his journey inspires others to follow their dreams -- even if they lack experience or confidence in taking a leap of faith.

Of course, Proehl spent a few years in the NFL ... but he fell back in love with music when he was sidelined following an injury in 2021.

The time away from the field led to his decision to leave football in the past -- despite having opportunities to continue his career -- and now, it's full steam ahead in entertainment.

Proehl explained he understands the risk of switching professions -- especially considering it's rare to make it big in music -- but all that mattered was that he was doing what he loved.

Turns out, former NFL player Blake Proehl is good on the gridiron AND on the keys ... 'cause he performed so well on the piano during his recent "American Idol" audition -- he brought Katy Perry to tears!!

The ex-Minnesota Vikings wideout -- who's the son of longtime Panthers receiver Ricky Proehl -- sang his heart out in front of Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the famed talent show ... and when his segment aired on TV on Sunday, it wasn't hard to see the dude's got a bright future in music.

Playing Brett Young's "In Case You Didn't Know" with his grandma by his side ... Blake, who played for the Vikes from 2021 to 2023, belted out every verse perfectly -- wowing Perry the entire time.

She not only got goosebumps, she also at one point appeared to wipe away a tear. After he finished, she even asked for his autograph.

The other judges, Bryan and Richie, were just as impressed ... and the trio gave him a unanimous golden ticket to the show's next round.

It was all quite emotional for Blake ... as he explained that a knee injury he suffered during his NFL days had him wondering if he'd ever run again -- let alone become a music star.

Some of Blake's famous pals congratulated him on social media following the show ... including Kirk Cousins, who wrote, "Cousins fam will be pulling hard for him this spring."