| Date | News |
| 11/25/25 | Pretty Quietly, Vikings Say Goodbye to a Kevin O’Connell Pupil. Former tight end Johnny Mundt was among the Kevin O’Connell favorites. One may arrive at a similar conclusion for running […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/news/top_news/vi... |
| 3/10/25 | Vikings lose Johnny Mundt to the Jaguars in free agency. Vikings lose Johnny Mundt to the Jaguars in free agency as the veteran tight end heads for warmer weather. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/vikings-lose-john... |
| 12/08/24 | Vikings QB Sam Darnold Felt 'Pure Joy' as Career Day Concluded. O'Connell dubbed it, "one of the more special drives I think we've had here," because of the group's success draining the clock with big personnel groupings, leaning on Oliver, Johnny Mundt and C.J. Ham. In support of Darnold, the Vikings running backs averaged a spunky 6.1 yards per carry, for 110 total, on only 18 rushes. Addison added: "We've got weapons across the board – tight end room, receiver room, the running back room – and then we've got a great quarterback, so that's what it's supposed to look like." Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/sam-darnold-career-da... |
| 9/22/24 | Justin Jefferson Passes Ahmad Rashad on Vikings Receptions List. Darnold stayed hot, however, placing the footballs to teammates, including a 4-yard touchdown to Nailor and a 2-yard toss to Johnny Mundt. CBS broadcast cameras showed Jefferson flexing his hand on the sidelines. Asked about it, he explained that Texans cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr., jammed Jefferson's finger while trying to contest a catch. "It was nothing serious," Jefferson said. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-ahma... |
| 3/11/24 | Report: Johnny Mundt contract terms revealed. The details of Johnny Mundt's contracts revealed per The Star Tribune Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-johnny-mundt-contr... |
| 1/30/24 | Vikings UFA profile: TE Johnny Mundt. Stadium of Raiders and Super Bowl Under Scrutiny Stadium of Raiders and Super Bowl Under Scrutiny Vikings UFA Profile: TE Johnny Mundt Mundt has been a solid rotational tight end for the Vikings over the past two seasons. Author: Will Ragatz Publish date: Jan 30, 2024 5:12 PM EST In this story: Minnesota Vikings With the 2023 season in the books, Inside the Vikings will be taking a look at all 22 of Minnesota's pending unrestricted free agents over the next couple weeks. We'll examine their past and speculate about their future, particularly the likelihood that they could be re-signed by the Vikings this offseason. We'll start from the least important (Hakeem Adeniji) and work Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-ufa-pr... |
| 6/16/23 | 86 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 86. Johnny Mundt is currently wearing No. 86, but who else has worn the number for the Minnesota Vikings? Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/86-days-until-vikings-sea... |
| 1/26/23 | 2022 Vikings Position Recap: Tight Ends. First-year Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt was familiar with O'Connell's system, having played under him in Los Angeles. While largely used in a blocking capacity, Mundt showed off his pass-catching skills more than ever before, recording career highs of 19 receptions and 140 yards. He also caught his first NFL touchdown (more on that later). Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/2022-tight-ends-posit... |
| 12/13/22 | After a month of struggles, Dalvin Cook and Vikings running game ready to get back on track. In a 34-23 loss at Detroit, the Vikings running back managed just 23 yards rushing on 15 carries. On first-and-goal at the Lions 3 late in the first half, on a trick play, he was supposed to throw a jump pass to tight end Johnny Mundt in the end zone, but faced pressure and lost a fumble. The statistician put it down as a sack. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2022/12/13/after-a-mont... |
| 11/14/22 | Vikings Add New TE in Neverending Quest. Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse, Jacob Hollister, and T.J. Hockenson — read ’em and weep, those men have been added to The post Vikings Add New TE in Neverending Quest appeared first on Vikings Territory. Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2022/top_news/vikings... |
| 11/05/22 | VIKINGS REPORT: Johnny Mundt receiving national attention. The Johnny Mundt lovefest just might continue Sunday on Fox. During last Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium, Fox analyst Mark Schlereth called Mundt, a Minnesota tight end, his “best friend” and “favorite player. Whenever Mundt made a good block, he didn’t hesitate to call him “my guy. Source: https://www.dl-online.com/sports/pro/vikings-repor... |
| 11/04/22 | Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt thrilled to be 'favorite player' of Fox analyst Mark Schlereth. The Johnny Mundt lovefest just might continue Sunday on Fox. During last Sunday’s game between the Vikings and Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium, Fox analyst Mark Schlereth called Mundt, a Minnesota tight end, his “best friend” and “favorite player. Whenever Mundt made a good block, he didn’t hesitate to call him “my guy. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2022/11/04/vikings-tigh... |
| 10/02/22 | Bleacher Report’s “Hidden Gem” for Vikings Is a Bit of a Head Scratcher. Not Johnny Mundt, Ed Ingram, nor Josh Metellus — unsung players who’ve actually stood out for the Minnesota Vikings — The post Bleacher Report’s “Hidden Gem” for Vikings Is a Bit of a Head Scratcher appeared first on Vikings Territory. Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2022/top_news/bleache... |
| 10/01/22 | Bleacher Report’s “Hidden Gem” for Vikings Is a Bit of a Head Scratcher. Not Johnny Mundt, Ed Ingram, nor Josh Metellus — unsung players who’ve actually stood out for the Minnesota Vikings — The post Bleacher Report’s “Hidden Gem” for Vikings Is a Bit of a Head Scratcher appeared first on Vikings Territory. Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2022/top_news/bleache... |
| 9/20/22 | Vikings snap counts vs. Eagles: Irv Smith Jr. returns to TE1 role. For the second consecutive week, the Vikings had one tight end on the field on their first offensive play of the game, and it wasn't Irv Smith Jr., their presumed starter. Johnny Mundt, who in the Vikings' season-opening victory over the Packers, got the initial nod in 11 personnel against the Eagles. But as it turned out, that first play wasn't an indication that things were going to stay the same this week. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-snap-c... |
| 9/11/22 | ‘I felt great.’ Smith Jr. eased into return; rookie Cine sidelined. Tight end Irv Smith Jr. came off the bench and played sparingly during the Vikings' 23-7 victory over the Packers on Sunday. Smith has been cleared to play following Aug. 2 thumb surgery, but he watched tight end Johnny Mundt start and catch three passes for 17 yards. Smith mixed in a few plays at a time, mostly on passing downs, and did not catch either of his two targets. He was not limited ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/felt-great-smith-jr-eased... |
| 8/19/22 | Vikings TE Johnny Mundt says post-surgery knee ‘felt great’ in exhibition opener. Nearly 10 months after tearing his ACL, Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt took the field last Sunday for his first game back. And everything checked out. Mundt, who spent last year with the Los Angeles Rams, was lost for the season due to the knee injury suffered Oct. 17, 2021 against the New York Giants. He signed with the Vikings in March, then saw his first game action with his new team — ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/vikings-te-johnny-mundt-s... |
| 8/05/22 | New Vikings tight end Mundt likes to be 'Johnny on the spot'. With Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. out until Week 1 because of a broken right thumb, Johnny Mundt — an offseason pickup from the Rams — is getting opportunities to work with the first-team offense in Smith's spot. Mundt caught a touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins in the red zone on Friday, staying in bounds to make the catch after separating from coverage near the sideline. Source: https://video.startribune.com/new-vikings-tight-en... |
| 8/03/22 | After Irv Smith's injury, the Vikings sticking with unproven tight ends — for now. With tight end Irv Smith Jr. on the mend following thumb surgery, the Vikings are pressing forward with their unproven crop of tight ends. Johnny Mundt, Ben Ellefson and Zach Davidson rotated with the first-team offense on Wednesday, with Mundt — the ex-Rams backup who signed a two-year deal in free agency — getting the most run with the starters. Coach Kevin O'Connell said he wants to evaluate their depth in camp before looking for external options. Source: https://video.startribune.com/vikings-notebook-tra... |
| 8/02/22 | Vikings preview: How will O'Connell's offense use tight ends?. The Vikings had their first padded practice of the summer Monday. We're taking a look at each position group as training camp gets underway. Today: Tight ends. Offensive lineQuarterbacksRunning backsDefensive lineDefensive backsSpecial teamsWide receiversThe rosterIrv Smith Jr., Johnny Mundt, Ben Ellefson, Zach Davidson, Nick Muse, Shaun BeyerOffseason movesIn: Mundt (free agent signing), Muse ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/vikings-preview-oconnells... |