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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 12
J.J. McCarthy’s struggles with the Minnesota Vikings is a cautionary tale to young quarterbacks everywhere
There was a lot of excitement when it came to J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback in Minnesota, but it hasn’t worked out. The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback on Tuesday morning, and it wasn’t much of a surprise.
The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?
Gavin Bartholomew News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 12
Under-the-Radar Pass-Catcher Is Poised to Make Some Noise in Week 1 of Vikings' Preseason
It's safe to say that Vikings tight end Gavin Bartholomew didn't have an ideal start to his NFL career. After being a sixth-round pick of the Vikings during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pitt standout suffered a back injury that held him out of action for his entire rookie season, leaving him under the radar when the current offseason began.
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 12
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12
Justin Jefferson is poised for fantasy football bounce-back with Kyler Murray at QB
The Minnesota Vikings took a major step backwards in 2025. After finishing with the second-best record in the NFC the year before, the Vikings began the season with untested J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 12
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
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
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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 12
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.
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.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 12
NFL GM drops big J.J. McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub
Veteran Kyler Murray beat out McCarthy for the starting quarterback job.
Jake Golday News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 12
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
What does losing the quarterback competition to Kyler Murray mean for McCarthy's future?
Tony Romo News / HITC / August 12
‘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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 12
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 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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 11
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.
Dontae Fleming News / Athlon Sports / August 11
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
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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