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Latest report on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy isn’t a great look, and it aligns with what’s been previously detailed

The more that comes out about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy continues to paint a difficult picture on multiple levels. When the Minnesota Vikings made Kyler Murray their starting quarterback ahead of the preseason opener, it was both an expected and frustrating move.

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What to expect from the starters in the Vikings' preseason opener

It's been more than seven months since the Minnesota Vikings last played a game, but the drought ends Saturday at 12 p.m. CT when they face the New York Giants in the preseason opener for both teams.

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Kyler Murray Will Guide the Minnesota Vikings to a Deep NFL Playoffs Run

It has been announced this week that Kyler Murray has earned the starting quarterback role with the Minnesota Vikings. In all fairness, it would have been hard to doubt his supremacy during the training camp because there was no contest there.

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Vikings Rookies Who Will Stand Out the Most in Preseason Action vs. Giants

The Vikings play the Giants at noon local time for the team’s first bit of live action in the 2026 season as we begin the preseason. We’ve highlighted

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One Vikings Veteran Whose Future Will Depend On His Preseason Week 1 Performance

This is the time of year when a strong showing at training camp or during the NFL preseason can make or break a player's future. For the Vikings, there are multiple players who will need to make a good impression to stick with the team or move up the depth chart.

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4 Vikings Players Fighting for a Roster Spot Who Need a Strong Performance vs. the Giants

The Vikings preseason is about to begin with a game against the Giants that will kick off a three-game stretch of exhibition games, followed by a bye week before the regular season starts on Sept.

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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.

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3 Vikings Rookies With the Most to Prove vs. Giants: Time to Find Out If the Claiborne Hype Is Real

After months of anticipation, preseason football is here for the Vikings. On Saturday, the Purple and Gold will take the field at MetLife Stadium against the Giants in an exhibition game that will showcase many young and inexperienced players.

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Dolphins’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win

The Minnesota Vikings have created one of the most intriguing quarterback situations of the 2026 NFL season by naming Kyler Murray their starter over JJ McCarthy.

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Buccaneers’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win

The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to name Kyler Murray their starting quarterback has instantly changed the NFL landscape around JJ McCarthy. Kevin O’Connell awarded Murray the QB1 job.

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The Most Important Player to Watch in the Vikings' Preseason Opener

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason is set to kick off for the Vikings on Saturday when they play the Giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This is an opportunity for many players to make an impact, seize a 53-man roster spot, and prepare for the regular season.

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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.

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'Hard to teach': Vikings legend rips into J.J. McCarthy after QB snubbed for QB1 job

On Tuesday, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that the Minnesota Vikings were moving forward with quarterback Kyler Murray as their starter for the upcoming NFL season.

Vikings GM opens up about Kyler Murray decision, future of J.J. McCarthy

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Are the Vikings a Contender in the NFC North This Season?

With the start of the Vikings' preseason right around the corner and the team just recently announcing that Kyler Murray will be the starting quarterback for Week 1, the hype for the 2026 Vikings is at a fever pitch.

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Kyler Murray’s Mobility Is Only Part of Kevin O’Connell’s Vision for the Vikings

On Tuesday, August 11, as the Minnesota Vikings began prepping for their first preseason game, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Kyler Murray will be the team’s starting quarterback.

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Tai Felton Is on Track to Be a Significant Vikings Contributor in 2026

As the Vikings prepare for Saturday's preseason opener, second-year wide receiver Tai Felton is one player a lot of fans will be monitoring. The Vikings used a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Felton despite having other needs at the time.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Dan Orlovsky has wild take on Kyler Murray with the Minnesota Vikings rooted in both truth and myth

Talking about the Minnesota Vikings offense is an interesting beast When the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback, there were some interesting opinions across the media, especially with how things will go.

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Vikings QB1 Decision 'Bigger Indictment' on Kevin O’Connell Than JJ McCarthy, Claims NFL Analyst

Unlike any other franchise in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings have a strange habit of moving on from their quarterbacks in their early stages. In the last 30 years, they have started with 27 different quarterbacks.

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3 Predictions for Vikings Preseason Week 1 After Thursday's Practice: Wentz's Role Is Clear

EAGAN, MN — The Vikings are fully focused on their first preseason game of 2026, and Thursday’s practice certainly showed it. The majority of the day was spent at a slow pace or in walkthroughs.

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Steelers’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win

The Minnesota Vikings have officially handed the keys to Kyler Murray. That decision could create the perfect opportunity for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell named Murray the team’s 2026 starter after a training-camp competition with JJ McCarthy.

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