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NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan van den Berg, Jacob Thomas, Bears, Vikings

Bears DC Dennis Allen said sixth-round DT Jordan van den Berg is quickly getting first-team reps after an impressive training camp showing. “When you start off with the threes and then all of a sudden you show up and you catch our attention, then we’ve got to find ways to get you some reps with the twos,” Allen said, via Bears Wire.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active game-winning drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most 10-rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz

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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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 28

Fishy injury update on J.J. McCarthy hints at potential move

Fishy injury update on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy hints at potential move

The Minnesota Vikings seem ready to move on from J.J. McCarthy.

Klint Kubiak makes strange Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins call

Raiders' Kubiak hints at stunning Mendoza decision if Cousins is named QB1

Colts' Anthony Richardson finally gets potential trade update

Ravens get fresh Lamar Jackson warning as start of 2026 season approaches

Steelers' Mike McCarthy seems to confirm Will Howard decision after preseason finale

Todd Monken shares final Shedeur Sanders verdict after Dillon Gabriel shines

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 28

Vikings beat out every NFC North team in new ranking

The NFL season hasn't started yet, so it may be premature to get too excited about rankings that are dropping, but still, Minnesota Vikings fans should like this latest tally from USA Today.

What Vikings' Kevin O'Connell didn't say amid rumors about possible J.J. McCarthy decision

Vikings reporter shares more bad news for J.J. McCarthy amid roster-cut rumors

Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision

Kevin O’Connell could be coaching for his job as Vikings fall behind NFC North rivals

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 28

Analyzing Which Vikings Rookie Draft Picks Are Most At Risk of Being Roster Cut This Weekend

For the most part, the Vikings' 2026 NFL Draft class looks like a group of players poised to make the 53-man roster for the 2026 season. This group of young players has the potential to become future contributors and will be fun to watch as they gain experience and develop their game with the purple and gold.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Former Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Has Reportedly Died

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and punter Bob Lee, a 17th-round pick who stuck around for 12 NFL seasons and helped the club reach two Super Bowls, died Aug.

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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.

Harrison Smith News / Bring Me The News / August 28

Harrison Smith's silence is the loudest clue yet for anxious Vikings fans

Harrison Smith has always kept his life away from football private, and that’s one reason his status ahead of the upcoming NFL regular season remains unknown.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 28

Predicting Vikings Practice Squad: Multiple preseason standouts make list, while some unknowns remain

After the 53-man roster, the biggest question that remains with the Minnesota Vikings is who lands on the practice squad. The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing their 53-man roster this weekend, and new general manager Nolan Teasley faces several difficult decisions regarding back-end depth.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Max Brosmer News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 28

Max Brosmer & 4 More Vikings With the Most on the Line Against the Broncos

Nothing beats watching the riveting sports experience that is Week 3 of the NFL preseason late on a Friday night—the things we do for the love of the game.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / August 28

Jared Goff has high praise for Vikings' Brian Flores, Harrison Smith

“Oh, God.” That was a fitting reaction from Lions QB Jared Goff when asked by Chris Long about the most obscene thing he’s seen a Brian Flores defense do after the ball is snapped.

Aaron Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 28

Every Penny Counts: Vikings Can Save $12.5M by Making These 3 Roster Cuts (Including Aaron Jones)

It is the time of year when NFL teams make cuts to save money toward their salary cap. The Vikings are no exception and will likely make a surprise cut to trim their roster to 53 players.

Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 28

Caleb Banks Is Starting to Lose Ground in DL Competition at Vikings Camp

The Vikings surprised people when they selected defensive lineman Caleb Banks with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Concerns about his foot injury worried many fans and experts, while others saw the pick as a poor value at that point in the first round.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 28

Vikings reporter shares more bad news for J.J. McCarthy amid roster-cut rumors

It remains to be seen how much interest McCarthy has attracted from other clubs and whether Kevin O'Connell is ready to discard the young prospect who thus far has made just 10 career regular-season starts.

What Vikings' Kevin O'Connell didn't say amid rumors about possible J.J. McCarthy decision

Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision

Kevin O’Connell could be coaching for his job as Vikings fall behind NFC North rivals

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27

Vikings Rookie Report Card: Grading Banks to Gerhardt and Everyone in Between as Preseason Ends

EAGAN, MN — With training camp coming to an end and one last preseason game to go, we’ve started to get a picture of what the 2026 Vikings draft class looks like.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27

3 Surprise Roster Cuts Vikings Could Be Forced to Make (McCarthy Headlines Potential Casualties)

Every NFL team will be forced to trim its roster from 90 to 53 players by 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, and the Vikings will have some tough decisions to make. Every year there's at least one surprise cut, and 2026 likely won't be any different.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27

Vikings Have Good Reason to Remain Patient With Harrison Smith's Retirement Decision

Change can be intimidating in the NFL, especially when that change involves potentially losing a franchise pillar that has anchored your defensive backfield for fourteen seasons.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / August 27

If the Vikings move on from J.J. McCarthy, there are multiple teams that make sense for him

It’s no secret that J.J. McCarthy could be on the move, and there are teams that make sense for him to land. The quarterback room for the Minnesota Vikings is one of the more interesting ones in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27

One Trade Vikings Should Make (And One They Must Avoid) as Secondary Concerns Swirl

NFL rosters are slowly taking shape with the mandatory cutdown taking place on Sunday. For the Minnesota Vikings, they'll have several crucial decisions to make at safety, receiver, and even quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 27

Insider says Wentz 'definitely' tracking to be Vikings' backup QB

Is J.J. McCarthy about to go from battling for the starting quarterback job to QB3 on the Vikings’ depth chart? Following an up-and-down performance in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Ravens as well as another injury setback, it seems increasingly likely McCarthy will start the season as Minnesota’s third-string quarterback.

Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell teases cryptic Harrison Smith conversations

The Minnesota Vikings have just over two weeks to go until they are set to kick off the new 2026 NFL season. The Vikings recently got some tough news when it was announced that linebacker Jamal Adams would miss the entire upcoming season due to an injury sustained during training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 27