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J.J. McCarthy to return in Week 9 as Vikings sign depth QB

Carson Wentz played through a significant injury in his non-throwing shoulder during much of his time filling in for J.J. McCarthy. The veteran will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the damage, but the Vikings’ starter is now in position to return to action.

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'I'm not an idiot': Carson Wentz speaks out amid injury controversy

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz stuck up for the team on Wednesday.

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J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Latest Vikings’ JJ McCarthy practice report suggests he’s good to go for Week 9 return

The on-camera sidestep that sent Vikings fans into a tizzy last Thursday might have foreshadowed this: J.J. McCarthy looks ready to get back under center.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Will Reichard News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Will Reichard's agent says someone at league office told him London kick hit wire

The NFL's sensitivity to the possibility that a field goal struck a cable in London has given what was a footnote significant traction. Kalyn Kahler and Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com have taken a closer look at the aftermath of a Week 5 field goal attempt by Vikings kicker Will Reichard that seemed to strike a Skycam cable.

J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

J.J. McCarthy set to have a full week of practice, start vs. Lions on Sunday

The Vikings should have their starting quarterback when they play the Lions on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that J.J.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / October 29

Vikings urged to trade 4th-most used offensive weapon because of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison

Minnesota is a bit one-dimensional.

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It's been a couple of seasons since Kirk Cousins played at a Pro Bowl level, but he still believes he can get there again. The question now becomes if he will he be granted a chance to prove himself.

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Minnesota Vikings News / ESPN / October 29

'No, no, it was an optical illusion': How the NFL shut down a field goal controversy

Did Vikings' Will Reichard hit a camera wire on his FG attempt in London? He says yes -- the NFL says no.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continue to make out like bandits following Aidan Hutchinson extension news

Contracts for star players are getting bigger and bigger across the NFL, especially for non-quarterbacks. The ball go rolling last summer when the Vikings beat the wide receiver market by $5 million per season when they signed Justin Jefferson to a new contract worth $35 million per year.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Point spread for Lions game is a first for Vikings under Kevin O'Connell

The state of the 2025 Vikings and the challenge that awaits them this weekend are both reflected in the Vegas point spread for Sunday's game against the Lions, which marks uncharted territory for the franchise under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings make necessary roster move heading into Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions who can help them for the stretch run

It's been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the last few weeks. They have lost their last two games to drop to 3-4, and injuries continue to mount, with the latest being quarterback Carson Wentz being placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn left shoulder labrum and broken socket.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Vikings sign QB John Wolford with Carson Wentz out

The Minnesota Vikings signed John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday, one day after fellow quarterback Carson Wentz was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Vikings sign veteran QB with ties to Kevin O'Connell

And the winner of the 2025 Vikings midseason quarterback addition award is: John Wolford. The Vikings needed to add a third quarterback after losing Carson Wentz to a season-ending shoulder injury, and they went to the Kevin O'Connell archives and dug up Wolford, who played on the Los Angeles Rams teams that O'Connell was part of in 2020 and 2021.