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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 8

Kevin O’Connell needs to end QB competition

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell needs to end training camp quarterback competition, and it’s becoming increasingly obvious why

The quarterback competition for the Minnesota Vikings has gone on long enough, and it’s time for it to end.

Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has this hope for Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy relationship

Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy receives stunning news in QB battle

The next 'Sam I Am': Five quarterbacks who could write NFL's next great redemption story

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

Kyler Murray Leading Vikings’ QB Battle; J.J. McCarthy Still Competing

While the Vikings have split reps between QB1 contenders Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy over the first week or so of training camp, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Vikings Training Camp Day 8 Roundup: J.J. McCarthy has a better day, but it won’t matter unless one thing happens

Day 8 of Minnesota Vikings training camp is in the books, and there are some very interesting decisions ahead of them. On Friday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings returned to the field for their third day of padded practices.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Vikings camp recap, Day 8: J.J. McCarthy gets a win

Vikings training camp recap, Day 8: J.J. McCarthy gets a win, but does it move the needle?

The Vikings' eighth practice of training camp and third in full pads was a win for J.J. McCarthy, who had one of his best days thus far. The question is how much it matters at this juncture.

Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has this hope for Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy relationship

The next 'Sam I Am': Five quarterbacks who could write NFL's next great redemption story

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7

3 Vikings Are Thriving (While 2 Struggle) in Training Camp

Training camp is an important time for teams like the Minnesota Vikings to get their players up to speed for the upcoming season. Making a positive impression in practices can lead to a bigger role on the team and more trust from the coaching staff.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Emerging star is biggest surprise through 7 practice, and a favorite for Mr. Mankato

After doing close to nothing as a rookie, Tai Felton has shown a lot of promise during the first two weeks of training camp. The Minnesota Vikings might have an emerging star on their hands, and it was one nobody expected.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Early returns suggest Vikings' class of rookie defenders has a chance to be special

Let's begin with a necessary caveat: It is extremely early. Training camp is a little over a week old. The Vikings haven't yet played a preseason game, much less one that counts in the standings, in the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7

Examining the Vikings' Defensive Schedule Through the Lens of Opposing QB Tiers

Every year, The Athletic’s Mike Sando polls 50 current and former coaches and executives in the NFL about the current crop of quarterbacks and has them rank every QB from Tier 1 (elite) through Tier 5 (backup).

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

‘Heavy favorite’ emerges in Vikings’ QB competition

The Minnesota Vikings are not making any formal announcements, but it sounds as if their quarterback battle is all but decided already. Kyler Murray is seen as a “heavy favorite” to win the job out of camp ahead of JJ McCarthy, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.

Jakobe Thomas News / Athlon Sports / August 7

What Vikings Can Expect From Jakobe Thomas in his Rookie Season

The Vikings’ safety position has been in total flux as they wait for the decision of Harrison Smith on whether he will come back to the team or retire.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Tai Felton News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Tai Felton Could Be the Vikings' Surprise X-Factor This Season

As Vikings training camp continues throughout the week, so do many of the storylines that have intrigued the fans. This includes the main event of the quarterback duel, as well as many of the smaller positional battles throughout camp that will help determine the final 53-man roster and who makes the practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7

4 Rookies Already Making Waves at Vikings Training Camp: Demmings, Banks Stealing the Spotlight

Eagan, MN — After a number of less-than-ideal draft classes, the Vikings needed an injection of young talent this spring. So far through camp, they may have gotten just that.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: First 7 training camp practice provide fascinating blueprint for Nolan Teasley

Training camp is now seven practices deep, and the Minnesota Vikings have some really interesting roster decisions ahead of them. The Minnesota Vikings have been entrenched in a quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 7

Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Free-agency signing Kyler Murray has remained "the overwhelming favorite" to win the competition for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.

Why Vikings GM is 'confident' Kyler Murray can excel amid competition vs. J.J. McCarthy

Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has this hope for Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy relationship

The next 'Sam I Am': Five quarterbacks who could write NFL's next great redemption story

The '3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Vikings Could Reportedly Make Stunning Roster Cut

The Minnesota Vikings’ late-round draft struggles appear to be following them into the 2026 season, even after the departure of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Max Bredeson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 6

I'm Already Sold on Max Bredeson's Vikings Role (and You Should Be Too)

The Minnesota Vikings surprised a lot of fans when they used a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on fullback Max Bredeson. Although there is obviously a place for him on the roster following the retirement of C.J.

Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 6

Dillon Bell Is Already a Surprise Cut Candidate Less Than 2 Weeks Into Vikings Camp

EAGAN, MN — Undrafted wide receiver Dillon Bell out of Georgia was turning heads in Minnesota through offseason team activities and rookie minicamp, but so far through the Vikings' training camp, he’s been shockingly quiet.

Kevin O'Connell News / Bring Me The Sports / August 6

Vikings owner backs Kevin O'Connell, although 'patience isn't infinite'

Kevin O'Connell is heading into Year 5 as head coach of the Vikings. Despite success in the regular season, racking up 43 wins in his 68 games in charge for a .632 win percentage, O'Connell is still chasing his first playoff victory.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 6

The Kyler Murray-Minnesota Vikings hype is starting to build, but we aren’t talking enough about what’s on the line in 2026

If Kyler Murray wins the starting QB job for the Minnesota Vikings, how good can he be? There is a lot on the line in 2026. When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray earlier this offseason, most people expected him to be named the starter rather quickly.