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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Emerging star is biggest surprise through 7 practice, and a favorite for Mr. Mankato
After doing close to nothing as a rookie, Tai Felton has shown a lot of promise during the first two weeks of training camp. The Minnesota Vikings might have an emerging star on their hands, and it was one nobody expected.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7
Examining the Vikings' Defensive Schedule Through the Lens of Opposing QB Tiers
Every year, The Athletic’s Mike Sando polls 50 current and former coaches and executives in the NFL about the current crop of quarterbacks and has them rank every QB from Tier 1 (elite) through Tier 5 (backup).
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
‘Heavy favorite’ emerges in Vikings’ QB competition
The Minnesota Vikings are not making any formal announcements, but it sounds as if their quarterback battle is all but decided already. Kyler Murray is seen as a “heavy favorite” to win the job out of camp ahead of JJ McCarthy, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.
The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz
How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?
Jakobe Thomas News / Athlon Sports / August 7
What Vikings Can Expect From Jakobe Thomas in his Rookie Season
The Vikings’ safety position has been in total flux as they wait for the decision of Harrison Smith on whether he will come back to the team or retire.
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.
Tai Felton News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Tai Felton Could Be the Vikings' Surprise X-Factor This Season
As Vikings training camp continues throughout the week, so do many of the storylines that have intrigued the fans. This includes the main event of the quarterback duel, as well as many of the smaller positional battles throughout camp that will help determine the final 53-man roster and who makes the practice squad.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7
4 Rookies Already Making Waves at Vikings Training Camp: Demmings, Banks Stealing the Spotlight
Eagan, MN — After a number of less-than-ideal draft classes, the Vikings needed an injection of young talent this spring. So far through camp, they may have gotten just that.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: First 7 training camp practice provide fascinating blueprint for Nolan Teasley
Training camp is now seven practices deep, and the Minnesota Vikings have some really interesting roster decisions ahead of them. The Minnesota Vikings have been entrenched in a quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 7
Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition
Free-agency signing Kyler Murray has remained "the overwhelming favorite" to win the competition for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.
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 / Viral Sports News / August 6
Vikings Could Reportedly Make Stunning Roster Cut
The Minnesota Vikings’ late-round draft struggles appear to be following them into the 2026 season, even after the departure of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Max Bredeson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 6
I'm Already Sold on Max Bredeson's Vikings Role (and You Should Be Too)
The Minnesota Vikings surprised a lot of fans when they used a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on fullback Max Bredeson. Although there is obviously a place for him on the roster following the retirement of C.J.
Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 6
Dillon Bell Is Already a Surprise Cut Candidate Less Than 2 Weeks Into Vikings Camp
EAGAN, MN — Undrafted wide receiver Dillon Bell out of Georgia was turning heads in Minnesota through offseason team activities and rookie minicamp, but so far through the Vikings' training camp, he’s been shockingly quiet.
Kevin O'Connell News / Bring Me The Sports / August 6
Vikings owner backs Kevin O'Connell, although 'patience isn't infinite'
Kevin O'Connell is heading into Year 5 as head coach of the Vikings. Despite success in the regular season, racking up 43 wins in his 68 games in charge for a .632 win percentage, O'Connell is still chasing his first playoff victory.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 6
The Kyler Murray-Minnesota Vikings hype is starting to build, but we aren’t talking enough about what’s on the line in 2026
If Kyler Murray wins the starting QB job for the Minnesota Vikings, how good can he be? There is a lot on the line in 2026. When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray earlier this offseason, most people expected him to be named the starter rather quickly.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 6
Big difference between what local, national reporters say about Vikings' QB 'battle'
Ian Rapoport says the Vikings' quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy could last all the way through the preseason and right up to the Sept.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 6
Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has this hope for Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy relationship
Vikings legend Adrian Peterson offered McCarthy some advice regarding the young signal-caller's working relationship with Murray.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 6
Which Vikings Practice Squad Candidates Could Make an Impact This Season
As the Vikings training camp moves into its second full week of practices, a lot of position battles start to come into focus, and the 53-man roster begins to take shape.
Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 6
What Coach Brian Flores's First Week of Camp Tells Us About Vikings' Vision
The Vikings made some bold decisions this offseason, and so far it looks like those choices could pay off. Any time a team parts ways with a veteran in favor of younger talent, it is a massive gamble that could backfire.
Jordan Addison News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Vikings’ Jordan Addison will miss training camp time with finger injury
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most intriguing training camp battles to watch this summer. JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray are wrestling for the starting quarterback position, but an injury has people’s attention after Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 5
NFL insider names Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson a risky early fantasy pick
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson presents one of the most difficult decisions in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 1
Justin Jefferson has one word for the Vikings' quarterback competition
Training camp is already underway, but the Minnesota Vikings still don't have a starting quarterback. That's fine by wideout Justin Jefferson.
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