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Every Option the Vikings Should Explore as Kyler Murray Injury News Worsens

What started out as a sore hamstring after the Lions game has now been revealed to be a Grade 2 strain for Kyler Murray, according to Tom Pelissero. The Vikings had already planned on keeping Murray out for Monday night's contest against the Bills, but it now seems that he'll miss more time as well.

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Vikings' Jauan Jennings Back on Trade Radar After Vetoing 49ers Deal

Jauan Jennings already said no to one way out of Minnesota. Last month, the 49ers had trade terms worked out to bring their former receiver back, but the deal depended on Jennings getting on a FaceTime with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and saying he wanted to return, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported.

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Despite absence of Murray, Vikings are relatively healthy against explosive Bills

Injuries are a part of life in the NFL, but one of the primary reasons the Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to a 6-1 start is that they have been fairly healthy all season.

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How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

The 1 trade Vikings must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Minnesota Vikings have established one of the best records in the NFL, holding a 6-1 record, despite an offense that has struggled to match the performance of their defense.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Insider Reveals Vikings' Real Stance on Kirk Cousins Trade Before Deadline

Every bad Sunday for Kyler Murray seems to send the Twin Cities back to the same name. Kirk Cousins is throwing touchdowns by the handful in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Vikings are starting Carson Wentz against the Bills on Monday night, and the trade deadline hits Tuesday at 4 p.m.

NFL News / Bring Me The News / November 7

Vikings trades latest: More insider steam on Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor

We are now just a few days from the NFL trade deadline and the Minnesota Vikings continue to be heavily linked to an offensive move. Much may hinge on

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Minnesota Vikings’ best option at quarterback is one who hasn’t been discussed, and he fits Kevin O’Connell perfectly

Finding an answer at the quarterback position isn’t easy during the season, but there is one option that hasn’t been discussed. Make no mistake about it, the Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback position needs to be fixed and quickly.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 7

Derek Carr breaks his silence on Vikings rumors

Derek Carr breaks his silence on reports he is set to join the Minnesota Vikings

Carr officially retired last year following 11 seasons in the league.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

5 Make or Break Players for Vikings in Week 9 vs. Bills

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first loss of the season, but Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills is an opportunity to gain respect around the NFL.

Christian Darrisaw News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Vikings Friday Injury Report: Christian Darrisaw improves, while the Bills have two late additions

Both the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills have extensive injury reports, including one starting quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Buffalo Bills Monday night in a game that feels like a must-win.

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Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / November 6

2 Quarterbacks Vikings Should Pursue Before Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Vikings have a Super Bowl-caliber defense at their disposal, but they don’t have a quarterback capable of leading them to the promised land.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

Vikings-Bills MNF score predictions from the Bring Me The Sports staff

Monday night is a big one for the Vikings. Not only are they looking to rebound from their first loss of the season in a primetime showdown against the Bills, but this game could have a significant impact on how Nolan Teasley approaches the following afternoon’s trade deadline.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Vikings have an Opportunity to make a Statement Before National TV Audience on Monday Night

The Minnesota Vikings are sitting in first place in the NFC North with a 6-1 record. However, while their defense has been sensational this season and is at the top of the charts when it comes to giving up the fewest points in the NFL, most observers are diminishing their accomplishments because the offense has struggled so badly this season.

Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6

Vikings Remain High On Kyler Murray, Open To Trading For QB

Fielding a suffocating defense mainly responsible for a 6-1 record, the Vikings have not seen what they have hoped from Kyler Murray. A second injury-driven hiatus is now on tap, with Carson Wentz returning to the lineup because of the starter’s hamstring strain.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

There's good news and bad news on Vikings' Friday injury report

The Vikings’ second injury report of the week, released on Friday afternoon, includes players trending in the right direction and players trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday’s game against the Bills.

Daniel Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Quarterback Daniel Jones remains the subject of trade rumors, with one team suddenly sounding like a plausible landing spot for him if the Indianapolis Colts move him.

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs currently dominate the news as the NFL’s most talked-about trade candidates. However, with plenty of names still up for grabs, here are three perfect landing spots for some other notable names on the trade block.

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett after blowout loss

Ravens, Lamar Jackson want to stay together, but rumors persist

Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Stephen A. Smith drops head-turning Carson Wentz declaration ahead of Vikings’ Josh Allen, Bills matchup

Coach Kevin O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 following a division loss to the Detroit Lions that led to the elevation of Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray as starting quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 6

4 Realistic Trades the Vikings Could Make Before the Deadline, Ranked by Likelihood

Minnesota spent the first half of the season winning games its offense had no business winning. A defense allowing a league-low 13.3 points per game carried the Vikings to a 6-1 start, and the first loss, a 19-15 defeat in Detroit, came with a hamstring injury that has Kyler Murray watching Carson Wentz start Monday night against Buffalo at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / November 6

Quarterback Trade 'On The Table' For Vikings Before Tuesday's Deadline

With just four days to go before the NFL trade deadline, the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings find themselves in an uncomfortable position at quarterback. Could that discomfort prompt them to make a trade at the deadline?

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Jonathan Taylor

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor over Vikings, Broncos

For an article published on Friday morning, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated specifically named the Giants, Vikings and Denver Broncos as potential landing spots for Taylor. It sounds like one of those teams is closer to pulling off a trade than the other two heading into the first Saturday of November.

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request, plans to play vs. Cowboys

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings hope Wentz unlocks Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Wentz, who is expected to start while Murray is dealing with a hamstring strain, should give the Vikings the opportunity to make more big plays, and that would be a relief to Kevin O’Connell as well as the Vikings receivers.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings' elite defense out to corral Josh Allen, Bills

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 5

Carson Wentz becomes 7th backup QB to get starting nod in Week 9

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Week 9 of the NFL season is set to feature plenty of starting quarterbacks standing on the sideline and not playing.

Shedeur Sanders drops message: 'When I smile, just know that means something'

Giants CB on Eagles benching Tanner McKee for Joe Milton III: 'Not a big deal'

Rams' Matthew Stafford laughs off concerns about potential elbow injury

Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert respond to 'deli meat,' 'seeing ghosts' jabs

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request

Jauan Jennings News / Yardbarker / November 5

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares honest conversation with former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings amid trade pursuit

The 49ers looked at acquiring wide receiver help by pursuing a familiar face, but an hones conversation scuttled the deal.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan seemingly shuts down Brandon Aiyuk return with blunt comment

NFL Week 9 panic meter: Vikings, Ravens in serious trouble

Vikings know they could 'look bad' for trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants, praise his 'maturity'

Brandon Aiyuk reinstatement feels more like revenge against 49ers

The 'Season TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFL Week 9 panic meter: Vikings, Ravens in serious trouble

As we approach the midpoint of the 2026 NFL season, it's time to check in on some contenders who struggled in Week 8. Let's break down some disappointing units and rank them on the panic meter.

NFL Week 9 prime-time predictions: Jeffery Simmons continues to be 'Absolute game-changer' for Bears in 'SNF' tilt vs Buccaneers

Ravens' Tyler Huntley reportedly out for season amid trade rumors regarding quarterbacks, Derrick Henry

Zay Flowers offers a telling response about Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

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