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Vikings shuffle RB room, sign former Lions draft pick Jermar Jefferson

Vikings shuffle RB room, sign former Lions draft pick Jermar Jefferson

The Vikings have made a change at the bottom of their running back depth chart. Jordan Mims, who signed with Minnesota a couple weeks ago, has been cut.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 12
Minnesota Vikings make intriguing roster move that emphasizes their new approach in the run game

Minnesota Vikings make intriguing roster move that emphasizes their new approach in the run game

Ahead of the first preseason game, the Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of interesting roster moves. Throughout the course of the preseason and training camp, the Minnesota Vikings have made and will continue to make changes to the roster, and that continued on Wednesday morning.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12
NFL GM: I Don’t Think J.J. McCarthy Stays With Vikings All Season

NFL GM: I Don’t Think J.J. McCarthy Stays With Vikings All Season

The Vikings announced Tuesday that QB Kyler Murray has won the competition for the starting job against QB J.J. McCarthy. It’s not an unexpected outcome

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 12
Adam Schefter suggests J.J. McCarthy's days in Minnesota may be numbered

Adam Schefter suggests J.J. McCarthy's days in Minnesota may be numbered

With Kyler Murray officially being named the Vikings' starting quarterback on Tuesday, there's plenty of excitement around what he could do in Kevin O'Connell's offense this year.

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Jermar Jefferson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12

Vikings Announce Two Running Back Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed RB Jermar Jefferson and waived RB Jordan Mims in a corresponding move.  Minnesota hosted Jefferson for a workout earlier this week and was impressed enough to get a deal done.  Jefferson, 26, is a former sixth-round pick of the Lions back in 2021.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 12
NFL GM drops big McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub

NFL GM drops big J.J. McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub

Veteran Kyler Murray beat out McCarthy for the starting quarterback job.

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Jake Golday News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 12
Jake Golday's Outlook Could Be Limited by One Vikings Veteran's Strong Camp Performance

Jake Golday's Outlook Could Be Limited by One Vikings Veteran's Strong Camp Performance

The Vikings drafted linebacker Jake Golday out of Cincinnati in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The intriguing prospect is a unique fit for the team because of his ability to play as an interior linebacker or play on the edge, making him one of Minnesota's rookies to watch during training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 12
NFL insiders share blunt takes about future of J.J. McCarthy

NFL insiders share blunt takes about future of J.J. McCarthy

What does losing the quarterback competition to Kyler Murray mean for McCarthy's future?

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Tony Romo News / HITC / August 12
‘See you in Minnesota’ – J.J. Watt breaks silence after replacing Tony Romo on CBS’ top NFL crew

‘See you in Minnesota’ – J.J. Watt breaks silence after replacing Tony Romo on CBS’ top NFL crew

J.J. Watt has finally addressed his role with CBS Sports in the absence of Tony Romo ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Romo is on indefinite leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

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McCarthy vs. Wentz: Debating Who Vikings Should Name as Kyler Murray's Backup

McCarthy vs. Wentz: Debating Who Vikings Should Name as Kyler Murray's Backup

It's no longer news that Kyler Murray is the Vikings' starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season, as there's been more than enough time to digest the new reality.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 12
NFL insider expands on how Murray won Vikings' starting job over McCarthy

NFL insider expands on how Kyler Murray won Vikings' starting job over J.J. McCarthy

While Murray had been the reported "heavy favorite" to win the QB1 job from the start of springtime workouts through the first week of August, McCarthy seemed to be gaining momentum in the battle.

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J.J. McCarthy News / Viral Sports News / August 12
Vikings Coach Gets Honest About J.J. McCarthy After QB Decision

Vikings Coach Gets Honest About J.J. McCarthy After QB Decision

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy continues to show progress even after the team named Kyler Murray its starter for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 11
The Minnesota Vikings Player With the Best Value in 2026 Fantasy Football

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The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 NFL season looking to get back on track after an underwhelming 2025 season. They went on to add Kyler Murray to their quarterback room this offseason, and it can be assumed their offensive output will be better in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 11
Kyler Murray must 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1

Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy

The real work now begins for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray.

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Dontae Fleming News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Dontae Fleming Is Making the Vikings' Final Wide Receiver Battle Impossible to Ignore

Dontae Fleming Is Making the Vikings' Final Wide Receiver Battle Impossible to Ignore

The Vikings have several key position battles to figure out during training camp and preseason, none of them more important than the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Four Players the Vikings Should Consider Cutting or Trading Before the Regular Season Starts

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.

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