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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
1 last-minute trade Vikings must make before Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
The Minnesota Vikings’ NFL preseason opener created a late-August problem that they cannot dismiss as a routine roster issue. Three-time All-Pro safety Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending right quadriceps tendon injury.
Caleb Banks News / Bring Me The Sports / August 17
Caleb Banks' rough preseason debut is a reminder that he's a project
Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks suited up for his first preseason game on Saturday, and the results were a reminder of how far he still has to go in his development process.
Kenny Dyson News / Bring Me The Sports / August 17
Vikings sign standout UFL pass rusher Kenny Dyson
The Vikings have signed outside linebacker Kenny Dyson, who is coming off a strong season with the Houston Gamblers in the United Football League. To make room on the 90-man roster, they waived OLB Arden Walker, who signed as an undrafted rookie in the spring and played 17 defensive snaps in Saturday’s preseason opener.
Jamal Adams News / Bring Me The Sports / August 17
O'Connell says Jamal Adams will be around team after season-ending quad injury
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday what many had already expected: Veteran safety Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending knee injury on Saturday.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Jalen Redmond News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Minnesota Vikings make roster move to address a position of dire need similar to Jalen Redmond
Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Giants opened up a lot of eyes to a big issue on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. One of the biggest positional needs for the Minnesota Vikings is at edge rusher.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision
O'Connell made his biggest football-related decision of the summer when he named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Minnesota Vikings make one roster move official while adding an intriguing defensive piece
Jamal Adams’ season is officially over, and the Minnesota Vikings have used the roster spot 0n an intriguing player. The Minnesota Vikings got some brutal news coming out of Saturday afternoon’s 13-10 win over the New York Giants with the injury to safety Jamal Adams.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Jamal Adams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Vikings Officially Place LB Jamal Adams On IR
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially placed LB Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve. The Vikings also announced they have signed UDFA CB Bryce Phillips to a contract.
Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson gets massive piece of motivation ahead of the 2026 season
There has been a lot of other elements at play around Justin Jefferson, and he’s somehow being overlooked. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson got the biggest piece of motivation going into the 2026 season on Monday morning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings may be preparing to make stunning J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz decision
McCarthy left much to be desired with his play over 10 starts during his second pro campaign.
Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17
Demond Claiborne's Outlook Could Skyrocket After Role in Vikings' Win vs. Giants
The Vikings opened up their 2026 preseason slate with a win over the Giants on Saturday afternoon. The 13-10 victory itself may not mean much since it is exhibition play, but it meant a lot to many of the Vikings players hoping to impress the coaches.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Vikings' Projected 53-Man Roster After Preseason Victory Over Giants
After the Vikings' 13-10 victory over the Giants on Saturday, we gathered much more information on the current status of the Vikings roster. We were able to see rookies and camp standouts play in a live game against another team, and it gave us some enlightening insights into the team.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17
Vikings' Defensive Youth Movement Could Be Exactly What Brian Flores Needed
While the world was busy fighting over the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation, something else was happening on the other side of the ball: The defense was transforming.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 17
6 Vikings Players Whose Stock Rose Following the Preseason Win vs. the Giants
The Vikings beat the New York Giants 13-10 on Saturday in what was both teams' first preseason game of the 2026 season. The game shed light on some of the position battles and storylines for the Vikings, who played well in a fairly slow-paced contest with a lot of defense and some sloppy offense.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision
The Vikings named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
Jamal Adams News / EssentiallySports / August 17
Vikings Suffer Devastating Blow as All-Pro Defender Jamal Adams Is Out for Season After Preseason Injury
Just as the preseason optimism was beginning to build in Minnesota after a 13-10 triumph over the New York Giants on Saturday, the Vikings’ defense suffered a major loss.
Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / August 16
Minnesota Vikings receive devastating news that will impact their depth on Brian Flores’ defense
This is the second-consecutive year that the Minnesota Vikings have lost a new addition in the first preseason game. Multiple Minnesota Vikings suffered injuries on Saturday afternoon, but none bigger than to safety Jamal Adams.
Jamal Adams News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, putting his career in doubt
The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 16
New Vikings QB battle: J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz for the backup job
J.J. McCarthy spent the first two weeks of Vikings training camp in a competition with Kyler Murray for Minnesota's starting quarterback job. How real that competition was — or at least how realistic it was for McCarthy to actually win it — is fair to question.
Jamal Adams News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16
Vikings’ Jamal Adams Suffers Potentially Serious Knee Injury
It sounds as if Jamal Adams ’ first season with the Vikings may already be over. The three-time Pro Bowler exited Minnesota’s first preseason game on Saturday with a right knee injury, as ESPN’s Kevin Seifert details.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / August 16
Kyler Murray must do one thing to succeed with Vikings
Murray is trying to work his way back from the ground and secure another long-term and lucrative deal as a QB1.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 16
Minnesota Vikings Dealing With New Quarterback Injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz found himself on the field longer than anticipated during the team’s preseason opener Saturday night. The veteran signal-caller handled two series in the second half before the coaching staff decided it was time to give the next man up a look.
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