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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
Vikings' Jonathan Greenard defends J.J. McCarthy, hints at QB’s return
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does Jonathan Greenard miss Sam Darnold? That question garnered a healthy chuckle from Greenard after more than 90 minutes on the Flag On The Play podcast, but Greenard did back McCarthy and suggest that he could make his return from injury on Sunday against the Eagles.
J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 15
Kevin O’Connell’s Eyebrow-Raising McCarthy Quote Looks to be Bang On 
The Vikings are 3-2 largely due to injury and shaky quarterback play. The roster health appears to be trending in a positive direction; can the same be said about the quarterback spot?
Blake Cashman News / purplePTSD.com / October 15
Vikings Defender Touts “Bulletproof” Hamstring While Working Toward Week 7 Return
Specifically, Blake Cashman made the comment in relation to his hamstring, the source of his trip to the IR following the Week 1 victory over Caleb Williams’ Bears.
The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
1 Viking In Line for Another Position Change
Position changes are common in the NFL, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. Players are moved from tackles to guard and vice versa, or they flip sides.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
Vikings get No. 2 crew as FOX juggles MLB schedule, Sanchez's arrest
Sunday's game between the Vikings and Eagles will get the No. 2 broadcast crew from FOX, though it's only part of the original second-tier team. FOX entered the season with Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver as the No.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
Vikings Rookie Was Told Not to Play. He Did It Anyway.
Ahead of April’s draft, nobody really knew what the Minnesota Vikings would do in the first round. The one valuable pick (the second-rounder was part of the Dallas Turner sweepstakes) could’ve been used to bolster the secondary or either line, with running back being rumored as well.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Despite Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr.'s inconsistent season, Brian Flores has seen significant growth in his game
The linebacker position has been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the first five games. Going into the year, having Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr.
Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Brian Flores' comments about Javon Hargrave's performance raises multiple questions about the defensive line's future
The Minnesota Vikings spent a lot of money to fix their defensive line this offseason, and it's mostly been good. The Vikings are second in the NFL in EPA/play and first in EPA/dropback.
Donovan Jackson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
'I'll be fine': Vikings' Jackson on playing through injury, nearing return
Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick in this year's draft, earned a lot of respect from his teammates and coaches when he played through a wrist injury that required surgery back in Week 3 against the Bengals.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Vikings OC Wes Phillips hints at seismic shift on the offensive line that could set the Vikings up for years to come
The offensive line has been the biggest factor this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the first five games, the Vikings have already lost nine starts from their offensive line, and the projected starting offensive line going into the season has yet to take a single snap together.
The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history
To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
Vikings appear to be getting a huge piece of their defense back this week
The Vikings are thrilled to have Blake Cashman back on the practice field this week. Their defense simply hasn't been the same without No. 51 running the show in the middle over the past four games.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
Kevin O’Connell insists ‘there’s no mystery’ about Vikings’ QB situation
J.J. McCarthy could start Sunday when the Vikings host the Eagles, but it's starting to sound like the circumstances will have to be perfect for that to happen.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
Why were Bryant McKinnie and Ray Rice with the Vikings on Monday?
The Minnesota Vikings welcomed former star offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie for an inspirational speech on Monday, and he was joined by his former Baltimore teammate, Ray Rice.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
2 Former Vikings Get the Hot Seat Treatment
In the 2022 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings poached Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell following his Super Bowl triumph. Since then, he’s been an excellent leader for the purple franchise.
Jonathan Greenard News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
Jonathan Greenard Name Drops 2 Vikings Who Have Stepped Up
Kay Adams brought Jonathan Greenard onto her show a few days ago, doing a nice job of getting Minnesota’s star defender to venture into several topics swirling around the Vikings.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 14
Are Vikings preparing to sit J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 game vs. Eagles?
Are the Vikings sticking with Carson Wentz for the time being?
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
The Pair of Vikings Wild Cards as Week 7 Nears
Very reasonably, a pile of the attention rests on what’s taking place at quarterback. Whoever slots into the QB1 job is going to be playing the starring role for the drama that’s going to unfold.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Vikings Report Card: Kevin O'Connell's offense needs an identity while Jonathan Greenard and Jalen Redmond have the defense playing well
We are six games into the NFL season, which means the first trimester of the year has been completed. The Minnesota Vikings have played five games with their bye in Week 6, and we've learned quite a bit about the team.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 13
Ex-Vikings Pro Bowler Stuns with Retirement
In the 2022 offseason, the new regime around Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell wanted to pair star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter with another good edge-defender, especially because Hunter had missed all but seven games in the previous two campaigns.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / October 13
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy practices for first time since Week 2
Minnesota's bye week ended with the return of quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Monday. McCarthy practiced for the first time since he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain in the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
Kevin O’Connell suggests JJ McCarthy might be benched
The Minnesota Vikings are poised to get quarterback JJ McCarthy back from injury in Week 7, but coach Kevin O’Connell does not sound totally committed to the idea of giving him the starting job back immediately.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
NFL makes decision after Vikings kicker appeals to have his perfect season reinstated
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard saw his perfect kicking season spoiled by a SkyCam wire. However, the NFL has no plans of righting the wrong. Reichard entered the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns with a perfect 8-for-8 record on field goal attempts.
Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / October 11
Vikings Star Risks Getting Fined After Going Against Controversial NFL Decision That Cost Kevin O’Connell’s Side
The new K-ball rules have undoubtedly changed the game for NFL kickers, who have been hitting clinical conversion rates. But the last Sunday, when Vikings kicker Will Reichard, of all people, missed a 51-yarder against the Browns, that would have tied the game.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9
Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett To Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed TE Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Thursday. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn
Nick Vannett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Vikings Cut Two Players Including TE Nick Vannett
The Minnesota Vikings officially waived G Vershon Lee and released TE Nick Vannett on Monday. Vannett, 32, is a former third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Seahawks out of Ohio State.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Vikings HC explains why WR Jordan Addison was benched early vs. Browns
What did Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison do to land in head coach Kevin O'Connell's doghouse?
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