Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings prioritize the defense and take a very high-upside dart throw at quarterbacks in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings sit at 4-7, and the vibes surrounding the team are incredibly low. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy had one of the worst games not just of his career, but in recent memory.

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10 prospects for Minnesota Vikings fans to know in the 2026 NFL Draft

The time has unfortunately arrived much earlier than anticipated. With the Vikings' embarrassing loss to the Packers on Sunday essentially eliminating them from playoff contention, it's already time to start thinking about next year's draft.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs with the most receptions in a season can you name in five minutes?

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The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

J.J. McCarthy's injury puts Vikings in even worse position for Week 13

On Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been placed in concussion protocol.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Five worst Week 12 performances: Vikings have huge QB mess after loss to Packers

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / November 24

Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol

The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after he reported symptoms on the team flight home on Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

NFL Week 12 panic meter: Why Eagles, Ravens, NFC QB are hearing alarm bells

After a series of puzzling performances from Super Bowl contenders in the NFL in Week 12, let's break down their struggles and rank them on the panic meter.

Week 12 winners, losers

Five worst Week 12 performances

Week 12 fantasy football takeaways

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders headlines list of standout rookies from Week 12

Justin Tucker to get a tryout after serving his lengthy suspension

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

Vikings Say QB J.J. McCarthy Is In Concussion Protocol

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell told reporters today that QB J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting delayed symptoms, via Kevin Seifert.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

This Vikings season is going to cost someone their job — who will it be?

This Minnesota Vikings season is going to result in at least one person in a leadership position losing their job. That doesn't feel harsh or reactionary to say.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

Vikings may have a Josh Rosen situation on their hands with J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's abysmal play through six starts has generated a crisis in Minnesota so severe that it's not out of the realm of possibilities that the Vikings' focus in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft will be on quarterbacks.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is sick and tired of feeling déjà vu every dang week

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. A year after their spectacular 14-3 regular season that saw them battle for the No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 23

J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in loss to Packers

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Before his Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy indicated he was due for a breakout performance. He certainly did not produce one.

Justin Jefferson goes in on ‘hateful messages’ before Week 12 Packers-Vikings

Jordan Love’s 4-word message close to Vikings game sparks excitement

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Vikings Rule Out OL Christian Darrisaw & Donovan Jackson

Per Alec Lewis, the Vikings ruled out LT Christian Darrisaw and G Donovan Jackson on Sunday during their game against the Packers. Darrisaw, 26, was a three-year starter at Virginia Tech and was named first-team All-ACC in 2020.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 22

Vikings Activate C Ryan Kelly, Release RB Cam Akers

The Vikings announced three roster moves on Saturday, including activating C Ryan Kelly from injured reserve and releasing RB Cam Akers from the practice squad.