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Reports: Vikings placing RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) on IR, signing Cam Akers

The Minnesota Vikings are placing running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury after already ruling him out for Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

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'He’s wildly capable': O’Connell backs Wentz, critiques McCarthy after ankle injury

With J.J. McCarthy set to miss the next couple weeks with an ankle injury, Kevin O'Connell is preparing Carson Wentz to take over the potentially high-powered Vikings offense.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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J.J. McCarthy News / The Spun / September 16

Vikings Place Star On Injured Reserve After J.J. McCarthy Injury

The Minnesota Vikings' 2025 season may be disintegrating before our very eyes and it's only Week 3. Mere hours after placing starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy on short-term injured reserve, the Vikings have now placed another key player on the shelf to join him.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Vikings Worked Out Six Players Including Two QBs

The Minnesota Vikings brought in six free agents for tryouts on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson. The full list includes: RB Raheem Blackshear OL Kyle

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16

Report: Vikings sign QB Desmond Ridder with JJ McCarthy ailing

The Minnesota Vikings are adding depth to the quarterback position by signing veteran free agent Desmond Ridder to the 53-man roster, the NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Vikings to place key offensive player on IR

The Minnesota Vikings' action-packed transaction day now includes a significant IR move.

Vikings reunite with veteran RB on a practice squad deal

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

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Aaron Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Vikings Placing RB Aaron Jones On Injured Reserve

According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings are placing RB Aaron Jones on injured reserve. He hurt his hamstring in Sunday’s game and now will miss at least four games.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

The Minnesota Vikings have added a new quarterback in the wake of J.J. McCarthy’s injury.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss time with ankle injury

Should McCarthy news raise concerns about Vikings QB's future?

Stats show how McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

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Cam Akers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Vikings reunite with veteran RB on a practice squad deal

Kevin O’Connell, who coached him from 2020-21 as Rams OC, traded for the former second-round pick in 2023 and ’24. After failing to make the Saints’ 53-man roster, he is rejoining the Vikings.

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Carson Wentz News / Total Apex Sports / September 16