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The Vikings' QB Competition Looks Over, But J.J. McCarthy's Time in Minnesota Shouldn't Be

During the Vikings’ third practice of training camp, the gap between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy was significant. Murray was sharp, and the ball never

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Vikings Day 5 Training Camp Recap: First day of pads showcases the differences between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

After a four-day acclimation period, the Minnesota Vikings put the pads on Monday afternoon, and it made for an interesting practice. The best day of training camp is the fifth practice.

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Vikings' James Pierre is 'going to be OK' after injury scare

Vikings cornerback James Pierre is not expected to miss a lot of time after suffering an injury on the opening day of the team's training camp. "Yeah, it sounds like a short-term thing," said Flores on Monday when asked about Pierre's status.

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Former Minnesota Vikings Tight End Has Reportedly Died

Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Norris Brown, a contributor to the University of Georgia’s 1980 national championship squad, has died. He was 65. Brown, whose full name was Willie Norris Brown, passed away Friday in Laurens, South Carolina, according to a local funeral home.

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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Rookie DB Sounds Like an Even Bigger 53-Man Roster Threat After Impressing Vikings

Players around the NFL are finally donning pads as the second week of training camp begins. The Vikings aren't an exception to the rule, as head coach Kevin O'Connell continues to demand the best from his veterans and rookies alike as the calendar flips to August.

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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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 3

After inking Brian O'Neill, Vikings have two more contract extensions to get done

The Vikings checked off an important piece of business last week when they signed longtime right tackle Brian O'Neill, one of their captains and best players, to a four-year contract extension worth up to $96 million.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 3

Adrian Peterson Makes Feelings Clear on Vikings QB Battle

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has weighed in on the team’s quarterback competition this summer. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continue to compete for the starting job as the preseason nears and the Vikings prepare to decide on a signal-caller.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / August 3

Why the Vikings were right to ban that fan from training camp

Last week, a Minnesota Vikings fan who fancies himself as a Vikings content machine posted video of quarterback highlights from Vikings training camp. One problem: fans aren't allowed to film and post practice video.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Vikings fan favorite is seeing his stock fall thanks to a variety of factors, and we saw it coming

There are some interesting roster battles on the Minnesota Vikings, and there could be some interesting roster decisions. Monday afternoon brings the first padded practice for the Minnesota Vikings, marking the real start of the evaluation process.

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Early Training Camp Signs Should Have Vikings Excited About Rookie Duo's Outlook

Monday marks the first padded practice at Vikings' training camp as they move out of the acclimation period that began last week. This is where the fun begins, especially for defensive coordinator Brian Flores and his unit.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Names Popping Up Early at Vikings' Training Camp

It's training camp season, and everybody is trying to impress the coaches and make inroads on the roster. The Vikings have had a great couple of first practices, and some guys have stood out, and some positional battles have gotten clearer, but it's still early.

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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 / Athlon Sports / August 3

Vikings’ Rookie Report: Who's Climbing and Who's Sliding on the Depth Chart

The Vikings' training camp is entering its second week, and a lot has happened so far, with the QB competition taking shape, the front office making moves, and the position battles being spotlighted; the news is coming in fast and furious around the Vikings facility.

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Vikings Expand CB Room as Camp Continues: What the Newest Signing Brings to the Table

It is the time of year when the Vikings, among other teams around the NFL, search for talent to add to their training camp and preseason rosters to possibly find a diamond-in-the-rough who can become a contributor during the upcoming season.

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Watch Vikings’ Justin Jefferson get on the table to fire up SummerSlam crowd

Justin Jefferson knows how to captivate a crowd, whether it’s on an NFL field or under the bright lights of WWE. The Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver brought his trademark charisma to SummerSlam 2026 at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Updated Vikings' 53-Man Roster Projection After First Four Practices

The first week of Vikings training camp is now in the books, and week 1 was eventful, with the QBs entering camp amid a dramatic battle, as well as a few front office moves that have already helped shake up the roster a bit.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 2

5 Bold Minnesota Vikings Predictions That Could Shock the NFL

Forget the cautious projections and the Vegas line sitting at a tepid 8.5 wins. The Minnesota Vikings are about to turn the 2026 NFL season into one of the league’s loudest surprises, and the boldest predictions say they will do it with flair that silences the skeptics still ranking them last in the NFC North.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Minnesota Vikings make necessary roster move after dealing with unfortunate circumstances during training camp

There are issues during training camp that pop up consistently, and the Minnesota Vikings addressed one of them on Sunday. After the four-day acclimation period of training camp, the Minnesota Vikings have had a couple of things pop up, including some minor injuries.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 2

With James Pierre banged up, Vikings add some cornerback depth

With one of their top three cornerbacks banged up, the Vikings have signed undrafted rookie corner Jarod Washington, they announced on Sunday. James Pierre, who signed with the Vikings after spending six seasons with the Steelers, appeared to get hurt when he picked off a Kyler Murray deep ball on the first day of training camp (Wednesday).

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Grading Every Roster Move the Vikings Made This Offseason

The Vikings had a very strange offseason; they chose to fire their GM deep into the winter months right before the Super Bowl, weeks after the rest of the league fired their coaches/personnel.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 2

Vikings Signed UDFA CB Jarod Washington

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed undrafted rookie CB Jarod Washington to the roster. In a corresponding move, Minnesota waived RB Kejon