Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / December 29

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) ‘progressing,’ Week 18 status TBD

The Minnesota Vikings are undecided on whether quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play the season finale Sunday against the Green Bay Packers as he returns from a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 29

3 young Vikings defenders whose arrows are pointing up entering 2026

Despite this week's Vikings-Packers regular season finale not having any postseason stakes, there are still plenty of reasons to tune in. One of those is to watch three young Vikings defenders whose arrows are pointing directly upward heading into the 2026 season.

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Brian Flores News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29

Vikings Discussing New Deal With DC Brian Flores

With Brian Flores on an expiring contract, Week 18 could mark the end of his time with the Vikings. If the team has its way, though, that will not be the case.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Zemaiah Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Vikings Sign CB Zemaiah Vaughn To Active Roster

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Zemaiah Vaughn to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. In correspondence, the Vikings have placed DL Elijah Williams on injured reserve.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 29

Vikings are once again victims of the NFL's flawed playoff format

From 13-4 in 2022 to 7-10 in 2023, back to 14-3 in 2024 and possibly 9-8 in 2025, the Minnesota Vikings have been on a roller coaster since Kevin O'Connell was hired as head coach.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 29

Vikings-Packers play at noon with Minnesota's draft position at stake

The National Football League has finalized its Week 18 schedule, and to no one's surprise, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will not be featured in any of the marquee time slots on Saturday and Sunday.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 29

NFL announces the date and time of Minnesota Vikings Week 18 matchup vs. bitter rival Green Bay Packers

The NFL waits until the end of Week 17 to announce when each team will play in Week 18. They do this to keep as much drama as possible, with some games having significant meaning while others don't impact anything other than NFL Draft position.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 28

3 glaring moments where the playoffs slipped out of the Vikings' grasp

When the Vikings dropped back-to-back games in Green Bay and Seattle in late November (by a combined score of 49-6) to fall to 4-8 on the season, they were functionally eliminated from the postseason.

Brian Flores News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Brian Flores could leave Vikings for rival NFC team

Brian Flores has won plaudits for his work as Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, but his contract is expiring at the end of the season. That could open the door for one prominent rival to poach him.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Minnesota Vikings are working to secure their biggest free agent early, and it could change everything about the offseason

The Minnesota Vikings are working on signing defensive coordinator Brian Flores to a contract extension, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. Flores has been arguably the best defensive coordinator in the NFL over the past three seasons, and his exemplary game against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day.

Jalen Nailor News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Vikings, WR Jalen Nailor Have Not Discussed Extension

The Vikings have one massive receiver contract on their books already in the form of Justin Jefferson. Keeping Jordan Addison in the fold over the long term will also require a lucrative commitment.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 27

Vikings 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Kevin O'Connell gets a T.J. Hockenson replacement with a plethora of young defenders

The Minnesota Vikings have done some damage to their NFL Draft position over the last four weeks, as they have won every game to improve to 8-8. At the time of publishing, the Vikings currently sit with the 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft, which is a frustrating aspect for adding talent, but not for maintaining a culture.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Minnesota Vikings' best player in 2025 season isn't who you think, and he set a franchise record vs. Detroit Lions

Thursday afternoon's win over the Detroit Lions highlighted multiple stars on the day. Safety Harrison Smith had a banner day with an interception, two tackles for loss, and three passes batted down.

Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 26

The Vikings' late success has made Brian Flores a more attractive head coaching candidate

When the Vikings lost four straight games in November, it looked like defensive coordinator Brian Flores wouldn't be a hot name in this year's head coaching carousel.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 26

Harrison Smith gets emotional with massive career decision looming

We saw Harrison Smith turn back to the clock on against the Lions. He put together a vintage performance with three total tackles, two tackles for loss, three pass breakups and one interception on Christmas Day.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson Breaks Record Held By Franchise Legend Randy Moss

In a league defined by passing milestones, Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has etched his name above one of the greatest to ever play the game.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / December 26

Vikings Did Something On Christmas That No NFL Team Has Done In 47 Years

The Minnesota Vikings proved they can win ugly games, defeating the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had no answer for Minnesota's defense on Thursday night.