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J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / August 26
J.J. McCarthy injury update sheds light on a number of things, including his status for preseason finale vs. Broncos
The status for J.J. McCarthy on Friday is up in the air, and his ankle injury somewhat explains splitting second-team reps. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 26
Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision
It has since been suggested that the Vikings could ultimately waive J.J. McCarthy before the deadline for teams to trim rosters to 53 players arrives Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?
Harrison Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Have Spoken With Harrison Smith As Recently As This Week
Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said he has spoken with S Harrison Smith as recently as this week. O’Connell added he would provide
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Why Vikings Are Taking Chance on Journeyman Tre Hawkins III
The Vikings' final game of the 2026 NFL preseason is on Friday, as they prepare to face the Broncos on the road. Time is running out for all 32 franchises to evaluate as much talent as possible before they must trim their rosters to 53 players in less than a week.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Vikings DT Caleb Banks is a work in progress, and Brian Flores is seeing both sides of it
Even though Caleb Banks was a first-round pick, it was evident on film that he would be somewhat of a project. When the Minnesota Vikings drafted defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, I was very excited.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Minnesota Vikings’ scouting staff continues to get praise for their offseason work this preseason, and it’s getting hard to ignore
Their lack of success in recent NFL Drafts has been a major topic for the last few years, but their UDFA success continues to thrive. Under former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a lot of success in the NFL Draft.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections: Whose Job Is Safe (And Whose Isn't) Heading Into Sunday's Deadline
EAGAN, MN — After weeks of camp practices, two preseason games (with one left to play), and two days of intense joint practices against the Ravens, the Vikings’ roster seems almost set.
Caleb Banks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Already Second-Guessing Decision To Draft First-Round DT Caleb Banks?
According to Essentially Sports’ Tony Pauline, there may already be some doubts in Minnesota about first-round DT Caleb Banks just months after he was selected with the No.
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.
Will Reichard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Will Reichard Is Relentlessly Pursuing Perfection Heading Into Year 3 With Vikings
EAGAN, MN — Rarely do comments from the special teams coordinator take you aback, but during minicamp this year, Vikings STC Matt Daniels said something that was hard to believe.
Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 26
NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation
When the Minnesota Vikings training camp opened, the pecking order at receiver already looked pretty clear. Jeshaun Jones simply wasn’t part of the plan, but that didn’t mean he was ready to back off.
Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Dillon Bell's Vikings Roster Spot Chances Are Looking Dire
EAGAN, MN — The NFL offseason can be a wild ride. Players often gain hype, only to make little impact when it matters most. Heck, early camp reports from 2020 had Bisi Johnson outperforming a rookie Justin Jefferson.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 26
Insider thinks Vikings could make shocking J.J. McCarthy move after practice development
Is McCarthy's position in Minnesota more tenuous than most assumed?
J.J. McCarthy News / The Spun / August 25
Vikings Take Step Towards Getting Rid Of J.J. McCarthy Before Week 1
Forget about losing the starting job, J.J. McCarthy might lose his spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. After missing all of his rookie season due to injury, McCarthy returned to the gridiron in 2025 and had an underwhelming campaign.
Jeshaun Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25
Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games
Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.
Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 25
Minnesota Vikings Key Wide Receiver Suspended
As roster cuts approach for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season getting underway, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to have a really good wide receiver
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25
The Vikings Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game
The Vikings are two weeks into their 2026 preseason schedule with just one more game to go until the team has to be cut down to 53 men. We’ve seen some good performances from different players as we watch the position battles and the roster bubble closely over the next week to see who our 2026 Week 1 rostered players will be.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 25
Will Ragatz's 2026 Mr. Mankato ballot: Surprise standouts of Vikings training camp
Who deserves to be this year’s Mr. Mankato winner? “Mr. Mankato” is an unofficial award that is given out every year to an unheralded standout at Vikings training camp.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Vikings' WR Receives Suspension News Ahead of 2026 Season
The Minnesota Vikings are down to their final week of roster decisions before the 2026 season gets underway. Minnesota opens the year at home against the Green Bay Packers on Sept.
Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 25
Sources: Current Vikings Regime Questions Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Decision to Draft Caleb Banks
Much has been written about the quarterback battle within the Minnesota Vikings, a competition that amounted to little after Kyler Murray was quickly handed the starting job.
Justin Jefferson News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has Blunt Warning for Rest of NFL
There was a stretch not too long ago when Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson stood alone as the clearest choice for the top wide receiver spot in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 25
Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?
Could McCarthy get relegated further down the depth chart?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 24
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB
Jefferson discussed what Murray brings to the table for the Vikings.
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