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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11
6 Most Important Non-QB Positions to Watch in Vikings' Preseason Opener
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve made it. The Vikings are only days away from playing a real football game, kind of. I get it, though; August football isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Kevin O’Connell addresses JJ McCarthy’s future with Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are maintaining that JJ McCarthy still has a future with the organization despite him losing the team’s starting quarterback job to Kyler Murray.
The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / August 11
Adam Schefter Criticized For Showing Clear Bias In J.J McCarthy Report
ESPN insider Adam Schefter is facing backlash this Tuesday for his report about the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback battle. Schefter reported that Kyler Murray has been named Minnesota's starter for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 11
Kevin O'Connell addresses future of J.J. McCarthy after Kyler Murray decision
O'Connell addressed McCarthy's status with the team after confirming Murray would be the team's starter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Four Players the Vikings Should Consider Cutting or Trading Before the Regular Season Starts
The Vikings' training camp is currently underway as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Giants this Saturday. The team is assessing players and starting to form a semblance of a 53-man roster for the beginning of the regular season.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11
Max Brosmer Is a Surprise Winner From Kyler Murray Earning Vikings QB1 Job
The Vikings' training camp isn't close to being over, but one position battle is. Hours before Tuesday's practice, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Vikings have ended their quarterback competition, naming Kyler Murray as the QB1 with less than a month to go before the regular season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / August 11
Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Vikings have named their starting QB for Week 1
The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback battle did not even make it to their first preseason game. The Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their Week 1 quarterback, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 11
Minnesota Vikings make the right decision for their offense to maximize the 2026 season, and potentially beyond
The Minnesota Vikings have named their starting quarterback, allowing them nearly five weeks to get ready for the season. The Minnesota Vikings have named a starting quarterback for the 2026 season, and it will be Kyler Murray leading the offense.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 11
Three most likely trade destinations for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy
The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / August 11
Vikings To Name Kyler Murray Starting QB
The Vikings split first-team quarterback reps between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy through the spring and well into training camp. No decision on a starter had been made entering Tuesday, but that is set to change.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 11
Vikings insider expands on Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition alarms
A Monday update revealed that neither Murray nor McCarthy has performed well enough in recent training-camp practices to be considered the undisputed leader in the QB competition.
Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11
Demond Claiborne Could Have a Bigger Vikings Role Than Expected as His Electric Camp Continues
The Vikings used pick No. 198 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne. They selected the speedy rusher to improve the team's rushing attack, which struggled last year, averaging 108.3 rushing yards per game (23rd).
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 10
Minnesota Vikings Considered Stunning QB Move
Kirk Cousins’ decision to join the Las Vegas Raiders last offseason carried an intriguing subplot for Minnesota Vikings fans, one that only recently came into sharper focus.
Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 10
Ranking the Minnesota Vikings’ Last 10 First-Round Draft Picks
The Minnesota Vikings have experienced a mix of home-run selections and clear misses in the first round over the past decade, but few franchises can match the star power at the top of their list.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 10
Minnesota Vikings May Have Found a Hidden Gem on Offense
The Minnesota Vikings may have resolved their running back issues in the 2026 NFL Draft. This year’s NFL Draft was critical for the organization after multiple repeated failures in previous draft classes.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 10
Could Rookie Fullback Max Bredeson Fill C.J. Ham’s shoes?
As we continue into the next week of training camp, most eyes are on the quarterback battle which seems to be leaning towards Kyler Murray, or on some
Aaron Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10
Vikings’ Aaron Jones raves about ‘special’ teammate amid training camp
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to put considerably more emphasis on their rushing attack in 2026. Veteran running back Aaron Jones already believes one young teammate can become a special weapon.
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