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Could Vikings really land Saquon Barkley for a third-round pick?

Jordan Mason is returning from a fractured thumb, and Aaron Jones has spent the last month playing through a sprained MCL. The Vikings’ backfield is getting healthier, but with Super Bowl aspirations and two injury-prone running backs, could Minnesota make a blockbuster move before the NFL trade deadline?

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Aaron Jones' toughness on display after revelation about knee injury

The word “warrior” has been thrown around quite a bit in regards to the way Vikings veteran running back Aaron Jones has handled a workhorse role, played through pain, and put up big numbers during Jordan Mason’s four-week stint on injured reserve.

Jauan Jennings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 22

Perfect Vikings WR Trade Target Couldn't Be Clearer as Jauan Jennings Remains an Issue

There is no polite way to say that Jauan Jennings has been a free-agent bust for the Vikings. He has played in four of the team's first five games, catching two passes for nine yards on five targets.

Brian Flores News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Vikings’ Brian Flores reacts to report of racial discrimination during his hiring process

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is keeping his focus on football despite renewed scrutiny surrounding his racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Vikings Dream Trade Prediction Lands Saquon Barkley as Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason Near Free Agency

Minnesota Vikings fans have spent the bye week hoping for a splash at the trade deadline, and PFF’s Bradley Locker just offered the biggest one imaginable.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / October 22

Super Bowl champion thinks another team will win NFC North ahead of undefeated Vikings

The NFC North is one of the most tightly contested divisions in the NFL right now and Willie Colon has now named who he thinks will win it. At present, the Minnesota Vikings, who have already had a bye this season, top the table with a record of 5-0.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Vikings welcome back key players for clash vs. banged-up Colts

The Minnesota Vikings are about to welcome some reinforcements. That could be good news for Minnesota (5-0) as it looks to stay undefeated when it plays the Indianapolis Colts (2-4) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Addison, Darrisaw and Hockenson all on the road to recovery with full participation

The bye week came at the right time for the Minnesota Vikings. Nearly all of their walking wounded have made enough of a recovery to be full participants in the team’s Wednesday practice sessions.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Minnesota Vikings’ Trade Rumors Take Absolutely Stunning Turn

With the NFL trade deadline approaching in roughly three weeks, speculation has intensified around whether the Minnesota Vikings might explore a surprising move involving wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Saquon Barkley News / TWSN / October 21

Saquon Barkley Would Be the Minnesota Vikings’ Missing Piece for a Super Bowl Run

As the Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 coming off their bye week, they now enter the next stretch of the season with the right to be aggressive if they want to fully make a run for the Super Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 21

2 Truths and 1 Lie About the Vikings Leading into Week 7

The Minnesota Vikings are playing better defense than any team in the NFL. While their offense has been searching for answers through the first five games, the defense has allowed fewer points than any team in the league.

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Vikings Initial Injury Report vs. Colts: Kevin O’Connell’s squad is getting healthier, and it’s a crucial week

The Minnesota Vikings are officially coming off of their bye week, with a battered Indianapolis Colts team coming to town. The Minnesota Vikings are set to host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, marking the third home game at U.S.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 21

The Best, Worst and Most Likely Outcomes for Vikings vs. Colts

The Vikings are getting healthy after their bye week, and the first test after a week away will be against the spiraling Indianapolis Colts. Still, despite the Vikings being favorites, anything can happen in this league, like, say a 33-0 comeback.

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Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Vikings Stock Watch: Aaron Jones is delivering outstanding production on the ground

As the Minnesota Vikings attempt to get their offense in gear following the bye week, head coach Kevin O’Connell can feel good about at least one area of the attack.

Jordan Mason News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Why Jordan Mason's return could be a game-changer for Vikings' offense

It was almost cruel. The Vikings finally saw a breakthrough in the running game, featuring a player they were so excited about coming into the season. Then, over the next couple days, they learned that an injury suffered on that play would sideline the player for the next month.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Almost entirely good news on Vikings' first injury report of Week 7

As we’ve expected, dating back to the aftermath of the Vikings’ Week 5 win over the Saints, a well-timed bye week helped bring some positive news on Minnesota’s first injury report of Week 7.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Kevin O'Connell comments on the NFL trade deadline

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell sends firm statement on how he feels about the NFL trade deadline

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 coming out of their bye week, and all anyone can talk about is the trade deadline.

Three potential trade proposals for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

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Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Could the 5-0 Vikings Really Land Justin Herbert? NFL Analyst Floats a Dream Blockbuster

Justin Herbert to the Minnesota Vikings is a trade idea that lives on whiteboards. PFF’s Bradley Locker put it on his anyway, pairing the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback with Minnesota in his 10 fairy-tale trades ahead of the Nov.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Kevin O’Connell sets the stage for Vikings' trade deadline dilemma

The 5-0 Vikings are clearly set up to be buyers before the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline. There are a number of positions where they could use an upgrade in the starting lineup or perhaps a depth addition, whether on offense or even on their top-ranked defense.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Vikings’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after bye week

The Minnesota Vikings emerge from their bye week 5-0 as one of the last two undefeated teams in the NFL. While the results have been perfect thus far, there are still some issues that need to be addressed in both the short and long term.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Giants reportedly make JJ McCarthy decision after Jameis Winston benching

The New York Giants had a decision to make as far as the starting quarterback goes, but it looks like it will be JJ McCarthy. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and now ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy will start for the Giants in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

Three NFL teams remain unbeaten, but sportsbooks aren't sold on all three of them as Super Bowl contenders.

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Vikings Exploring Various Moves Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Vikings GM Nolan Teasley “is open to pursuing a bevy of ideas at the trade deadline.” Lewis headlined a few position that would make sense for the Vikings, and was clear asking price and cap implications will determine the extent of potential moves.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 17