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3 Potential Roster Moves Vikings Might Be Forced to Make Ahead of Week 3 (Jay Ward Trade in the Cards?)

The Vikings are rolling at 2-0, but that doesn't mean everything is sunshine and rainbows. The offense has struggled, injuries are mounting and a few players have seen their stock plummet before even reaching the end of September.

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Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Minnesota’s dire position improves with questions remaining about two Buccaneers starters

The Minnesota Vikings are already dealing with injuries, but things are getting better as the week goes on. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, and it will be a clash of teams going in different directions.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 24

Vikings get positive Aaron Jones injury update ahead of Buccaneers game

Vikings veteran running back Aaron Jones (knee) was back at practice on Thursday in a limited capacity. Jones missed Wednesday’s session after carrying the ball 23 times in the team’s 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / September 24

Baker Mayfield 'understands when people don't like' Kyler Murray, but knows another side of him

Sunday’s Vikings-Buccaneers matchup features two former Oklahoma Heisman-winning quarterbacks who were selected first overall in the NFL Draft, but Baker Mayfield says there’s something else he and Kyler Murray have in common: a lot of people apparently don’t like them.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 24

Vikings Ignored an Offseason Concern That's Already Come Back to Haunt Them

The Vikings are 2-0, their defense is elite, and the passing offense has yet to hit its stride. Safe to say, there’s more than enough reason for optimism in the Twin Cities.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tai Felton News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 24

Tai Felton Already Looks Like the Vikings' Biggest Disappointment After 2 Games

It’s April 2025. The Vikings enter the NFL Draft with only two selections over the first 138 picks after trading significant capital the previous spring.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Vikings Suddenly Terminate Contract of 26-Year-Old Defender

The Minnesota Vikings have ended their relationship with defensive tackle Taki Taimani, waiving the 26-year-old nose tackle from injured reserve as part of a modest roster shuffle after a 2-0 start, via the NFL transaction wire.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 24

Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding McCarthy

Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Giants starting QB Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury that will keep him out of action through at least the rest of the regular season.

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Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Trayvon Rudolph News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Minnesota Vikings Terminate WR Contract Before Week 3

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph from the practice squad this week, ending a brief stay that began as one of new general manager Nolan Teasley’s first roster moves, via the NFL transaction wire.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 24

Justin Jefferson reacts to Kyler Murray reclaiming Vikings' starting QB job

Kyler Murray cleared the concussion protocol and will make his second start for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Tampa Bay, two weeks after his debut ended on his 11th snap.

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell explains what Kyler Murray must do after Carson Wentz's impressive start

What Kyler Murray needs to do to keep QB1 job from Carson Wentz

Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

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Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / September 23

Kyler Murray returns to action: How long will the leash be if he struggles?

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0 and making a change at quarterback heading into Week 3. Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will be back in action against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Vikings Injury Report: One position group already looks dire, and it’s one Minnesota can’t afford to be weak in

The Minnesota Vikings are dealing with a bevy of injuries, including one position group already being decimated. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, and it will be a clash of teams going in different directions.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Bucs vs. Vikings Week 3 broadcast map — Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Bucs have a tough challenge to avoid a brutal 0-3 start to the season. The 2026 season has not started off well for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 23

Vikings' running back questions grow with Aaron Jones missing practice Wednesday

The Vikings are already without one of their top two running backs, as Jordan Mason will be out through the Week 6 bye after undergoing a procedure on his thumb.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Vikings’ bold strategy in 2024 is paying off in a major way for Brian Flores, and it’s helped them win two games already

The belief in both Jalen Redmond and Levi Drake Rodriguez is coming to fruition two years after showing real belief in them. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have the best salary cap situation going into former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s tenure in 2022.

Jonathan Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Vikings Sign DL Jonathan Harris To PS

The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed DL Jonathan Harris to their practice squad. Harris, 30, signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood back in 2019.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Perfect no more: Predicting three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams

Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3

After Week 2, eight undefeated NFL teams remain. But some have a much easier path to a perfect 3-0 start than others.

Insider reveals what Raiders' 2-0 start means for Fernando Mendoza

Justin Jefferson reacts to Kyler Murray reclaiming Vikings' starting QB job

Robert Saleh reveals 49ers nearly made major decision on Cam Skattebo

Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem

Lamar Jackson pokes fun at Cowboys' 'America's Team' moniker

Longtime Bills radio voice accuses team of petty move

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 23

What Kyler Murray needs to do to keep QB1 job from Carson Wentz

Murray is set to return to the lineup, but it sounds like he could find his way back to the bench if he doesn't do this one thing.

Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

The 'Most starts by an active NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury

Almost immediately after it was learned on Tuesday that New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart may miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, members of the NFL community began to link the Giants with J.J. McCarthy.

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Johnny Hekker News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

Vikings To Sign P Johnny Hekker

The Vikings released punter Johnny Hekker on Aug. 30, but a reunion is taking place three weeks later. Hekker has agreed to a deal with Minnesota, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 22

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell explains what Kyler Murray must do after Carson Wentz's impressive start

Carson Wentz has helped the Minnesota Vikings open the season 2-0, and Kevin O'Connell hopes Kyler Murray was paying attention.

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart

Four QBs the Giants should target in wake of concerning Jaxson Dart injury update

The 'NFL QB rushing leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Vikings Signing P Johnny Hekker & RB Jaret Patterson

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Vikings are signing P Johnny Hekker. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Vikings are also signing RB Jaret Patterson to the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart

Once again, the New York Giants can't catch a break at the quarterback position.

Concerning update emerges on Jaxson Dart's injury

Four QBs the Giants should target in wake of concerning Dart injury update

Giants' Malik Nabers, Brian Burns share injury updates after loss to Rams

Packers make telling decision about Micah Parsons' injury return

Commanders have this hope for Jayden Daniels amid latest elbow injury

Cowboys' Quinnen Williams, Jerry Jones share differing injury updates

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22

Tests reportedly confirm major injury update for Bears' Caleb Williams

Late Monday morning, NFL insider Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix shared a massive update on Williams that will put the minds of Bears fans at ease.

Potential timeline revealed for return of Commanders' Jayden Daniels

Commanders make Marcus Mariota decision after Daniels injury

Commanders HC Dan Quinn leaves door open to major change

Commanders reveal stance on adding another QB

Seahawks leaving door open for Sam Darnold, Drew Lock move

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game