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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Harrison Smith’s Return Makes the Vikings a Serious Contender
Turns out Aaron Donald isn’t the only elite defensive player making a triumphant return from retirement to play in the NFL this season. Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams after two years out of football got all the attention, but safety Harrison Smith’s return to the Minnesota Vikings might be just as important.
Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
When Vikings’ Harrison Smith expects to make his 2026 debut
If loyalty had a face, it would look like Harrison Smith. He will enter his 15th season with the Minnesota Vikings after signing a one-year contract worth $12.25 million on Saturday.
Kyler Murray News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Vikings Announce Kyler Murray Decision Before Packers Clash
The Minnesota Vikings have formally recognized the players their locker room trusts most, naming eight season-long captains for 2026 after a team-wide vote heading into their season opener against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.
The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?
Domonique Orange News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7
3 Vikings Rookies Ready to Make a Week 1 Impact (Including Domonique Orange)
Starting your NFL career with a home game against your team’s biggest rival in the prime afternoon slate isn’t the most common entrance into the NFL, but the Vikings’ rookie class will experience just that on Sunday.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Vikings RB Slapped With NFL Punishment Before Packers Game
The Minnesota Vikings enter a new chapter this fall with Kyler Murray under center, a change that has given the franchise a fresh sense of possibility after years of quarterback turnover.
Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7
Why Harrison Smith’s Vikings Return Is More Than Just a Nostalgia Signing
While residents of Minnesota were enjoying their last Saturday of the summer, news of legendary safety Harrison Smith’s Vikings return broke in the most on-brand possible way.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7
Predicting the Vikings' Inactive Player List vs. Packers in Week 1
For each game of the 2026 season, the Vikings and the other 31 NFL teams are allowed to have 48 active players. That means that, out of the 53-man roster, at least five players must be declared inactive.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 7
Projecting the Vikings' Week 1 starters — and the backups poised to play the most
Week 1 of the NFL’s 2026-27 regular season has arrived, but we’re still waiting for the Minnesota Vikings’ official depth chart. We have a pretty good idea of what it’ll look like, so let’s take a look at the projected starters on offense and defense — and get a glimpse of the backups who could play a lot.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 7
Minnesota Vikings make really smart roster move to fortify their weakest position on the roster
It’s been a position that’s been the focus of the Minnesota Vikings media for quite some time, and it finally feels addressed. The edge rusher position has been one spot that the Minnesota Vikings had questions at the entire offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7
3 Free Agents Vikings Still Have Time to Sign Before Week 1 (Depth Is Still Available)
Free agent signings don't have to break the bank or make headlines to make the Minnesota Vikings a better team. Adding quality players at a reasonable price can add depth to a roster and raise the talent floor during the long, arduous 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.
Kenny Dyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Vikings Re-Signing OLB Kenny Dyson
According to Alec Lewis, the Vikings are re-signing OLB Kenny Dyson to the practice squad. Minnesota had just released Dyson from injured reserve with
Jordan Addison News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7
3 Reasons Why Jordan Addison Will Be the Vikings' X-Factor vs. Packers in Week 1
After months of waiting, the Vikings open their 2026 regular season at home against the Packers on Sunday. There always seems to be a little more on the line when the NFC North rival to the east comes to town, and Purple and Gold fans should expect nothing less this time around.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Minnesota Vikings Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender
The Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contract of 25-year-old outside linebacker Kenny Dyson, waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement, via the NFL transaction log.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 7
How Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell maximizes Kyler Murray’s unique profile will determine Minnesota’s success in 2026
Kevin O’Connell and Kyler Murray is the most unique pairing in the NFL, and everyone is dialed in on how it will work. The Minnesota Vikings have never had a quarterback like Kyler Murray under center in Kevin O’Connell‘s system.
Harrison Smith News / The SportsRush / September 7
Harrison Smith Turns a Vikings Sendoff Into a 15th Season
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a one-year contract with safety Harrison Smith, bringing the six-time Pro Bowler back for a 15th NFL season with the franchise.
Harrison Smith News / EasySportz / September 6
Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th NFL Season
Harrison Smith isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced that the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, giving Smith another opportunity to suit up for the franchise where he has spent his entire 15-year NFL career.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 5
Students injured as railing collapses during high school game at Vikings training HQ
Several people were injured – with one of them hospitalized – when a railing collapsed during a high school football game at the Minnesota Vikings’ TCO Stadium in Eagan on Friday.
Harrison Smith News / Yardbarker / September 5
Veteran safety agrees to incentive laden deal to return to Vikings
A week away from the start of the Minnesota Vikings 2026 season, the franchise's longest tenured player has finally made a decision about his future.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5
Vikings, Safety Harrison Smith agree to one-year deal
Harrison Smith will indeed continue his career in 2026. A one-year Vikings agreement is in place, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
Kenny Dyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 5
Vikings Waive LB Kenny Dyson From Injured Reserve
The Minnesota Vikings waived LB Kenny Dyson from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Saturday. Dyson, 25, caught on with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Bryant in May of 2024.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 5
Mac Jones leads list of potential Browns QB trade targets
Following one of the most underwhelming quarterback competitions in recent NFL history, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken chose Deshaun Watson to be his QB1. But have the Browns finished looking?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 3
Vikings' Kyler Murray gets blunt reminder of what's at stake this season
Even though there's a lot of excitement and hope around Murray getting the start and possibly taking this franchise far this season, it's also easily a make-or-break season for Murray.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 4
NFL insider sounds work ethic alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray
Concerns about Murray's work ethic hovered over him throughout his Cardinals tenure (2019-25).
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 2
Vikings GM shares major J.J. McCarthy update amid trade rumors
Rumors about the long-term future of third-year pro J.J. McCarthy have hovered over the Minnesota Vikings since Kyler Murray was named the starter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 2
New J.J. McCarthy trade report surfaces after Vikings waive Max Brosmer
Many assumed the waiving of Brosmer secured McCarthy's position on the roster. Is that a safe assumption?
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