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Tai Felton News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 5

Tai Felton's Training Camp Is Going Better Than Expected: Here's Why Vikings Should Be Excited

Several Vikings entered the 2026 training camp under plenty of pressure, including second-year wide receiver Tai Felton. Drafted 102nd overall out of Maryland

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 5

Why Vikings GM is 'confident' Murray can excel amid QB competition

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

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell seems prepared to run the competition for the team's starting QB job through multiple preseason games.

J.J. McCarthy must fix two things to beat Kyler Murray for Vikings' QB1 job

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

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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.

Justin Jefferson News / Yardbarker / August 5

NFL insider names Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson a risky early fantasy pick

Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson presents one of the most difficult decisions in 2026 fantasy football drafts.

J.J. McCarthy must fix two things to beat Kyler Murray for Vikings' QB1 job

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

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Vikings’ Jordan Addison drops unbothered reaction after Zay Flowers’ contract extension

The Minnesota Vikings recently picked up the fifth-year option of Jordan Addison. Rob Brzezinski, the interim general manager of the Vikings, stated that they view Addison as an “impact player.” The 24-year-old wide receiver said he has been working his tail off in training camp, repaying the trust the front office has given him.

Charles Demmings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 5

Vikings training camp recap, Day 6: QB battle continues, Charles Demmings shines

After putting the pads on for the first time on Monday, the Vikings were back in shells on Tuesday for a bit of a lighter practice. Several veteran starters got rest days ahead of what's expected to be a more intense padded practice on Wednesday.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Vikings Day 6 Training Camp: Neither quarterback stood out, while one rookie continues to shine

After the first day of full pads at Minnesota Vikings training camp, they have taken the pads off on Tuesday. It’s relatively normal to have a lighter day after having the pads on, meaning it will be more of a walkthrough.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

Zay Flowers' extension is a reminder that keeping Jordan Addison won't be cheap

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million contract extension that comes with $108 million guaranteed.

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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 / Athlon Sports / August 4

Vikings' Most Pressing QB Question Follows Them Into Kevin O'Connell's Camp

NFL analyst Kristopher Knox has recently mentioned the Vikings as a team that could sign Baker Mayfield next spring if he hits free agency after his newest comments regarding his feelings about the Buccaneers and his contract status.

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Adam Schefter News / Viral Sports News / August 4

Adam Schefter Reveals New Update on Vikings’ QB Battle

ESPN insider Adam Schefter said Tuesday that Kyler Murray is widely viewed as the favorite to claim the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback job. Schefter made the comments during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The program later posted a clip summarizing his remarks on X.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 4

McCarthy must fix two things to beat Murray for Vikings' QB1 job

J.J. McCarthy must fix two things to beat Kyler Murray for Vikings' QB1 job

McCarthy was wildly erratic last season, and his injury concerns are also a major red flag.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Vikings Rookies Are Already Winning First-Team Defensive Reps at Training Camp

The Vikings' training camp is fully underway, and the storylines are coming into focus. One of the biggest storylines for the Vikings in training camp so far has been the strong performances being put up by their rookies and other young players.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

2 Vikings first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Minnesota Vikings are a fairly steady ship as they prepare to navigate the waters of the 2026 season in the brutal NFC North division. The team that many observers anticipate seeing at the start of the season in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers is fairly easy to anticipate.

Tai Felton News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 4

Three Non-QB Standouts From the First Week of Vikings Training Camp: Tai Felton Making His Case on Offense

EAGAN, MN — Monday marked the first day of padded practice for the Vikings at this year’s training camp, and the level of intensity noticeably kicked up a notch.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Vikings Training Camp: Minnesota struck gold in April’s NFL Draft, and Brian Flores is reaping the dividends

Every so often, there is a day three pick who stands out above the rest. Right now, that is Charles Demmings. When you play cornerback, there is a certain energy and swagger that you need to have.

Kyler Murray News / Viral Sports News / August 4

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Opens Up Honestly About Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell offered insight into the team’s choice to add quarterback Kyler Murray as a competitor for the starting job opposite J.J.

James Pierre News / Bring Me The Sports / August 3

Vikings' James Pierre is 'going to be OK' after injury scare

Vikings cornerback James Pierre is not expected to miss a lot of time after suffering an injury on the opening day of the team's training camp. "Yeah, it sounds like a short-term thing," said Flores on Monday when asked about Pierre's status.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 3

Former Minnesota Vikings Tight End Has Reportedly Died

Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Norris Brown, a contributor to the University of Georgia’s 1980 national championship squad, has died. He was 65. Brown, whose full name was Willie Norris Brown, passed away Friday in Laurens, South Carolina, according to a local funeral home.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / August 3

Why the Vikings were right to ban that fan from training camp

Last week, a Minnesota Vikings fan who fancies himself as a Vikings content machine posted video of quarterback highlights from Vikings training camp. One problem: fans aren't allowed to film and post practice video.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Vikings’ Rookie Report: Who's Climbing and Who's Sliding on the Depth Chart

The Vikings' training camp is entering its second week, and a lot has happened so far, with the QB competition taking shape, the front office making moves, and the position battles being spotlighted; the news is coming in fast and furious around the Vikings facility.