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Demond Claiborne's Vikings Future Could Be Crystal Clear After Week 7

There's no sugarcoating it: Vikings rookie running back Demond Claiborne has been a huge letdown early in the 2026 NFL season. The preseason hype built around his excellent training camp, where he showed great speed and athleticism, has not translated into regular-season success.

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Vikings Thursday Injury Report vs. Colts: It’s scary how healthy Minnesota is coming out of the bye 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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 22

Vikings' Biggest Need Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline Is Painfully Obvious

The undefeated Vikings need to decide how aggressive they will be before the 2026 NFL trade deadline, which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 10. If the Purple and Gold feel they are truly contenders, general manager Nolan Teasley should do what he can to strengthen the roster and prepare for a potential playoff run.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Here's What Should Scare the Indianapolis Colts About the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7

Most of the noise around West 56th Street this week has been about the front office. Lost in all of it is how complete the Minnesota Vikings’ 5-0 start has been, and how badly the Indianapolis Colts match up with a defense that has a Super Bowl case on the road.

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Harrison Smith News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

Vikings' Harrison Smith reveals 2026 will be the final year of his career

Legendary Vikings safety Harrison Smith has declared that this will be the final season of his stellar career. In an interview with former Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman, Smith said that the 2026 season will be the last time he suits up in the NFL.

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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.

Kyler Murray News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 22

3 Bold Vikings Predictions as Kyle Murray & Co. Host the Colts in Week 7

The Vikings will host a game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday for just the third time this season as they welcome the 2-4 Colts to the Twin Cities in Week 7.

Saquon Barkley News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

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?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Is This a Trap Game for Vikings Against Colts?

The Minnesota Vikings are getting healthy again as they come out of their bye week. As they prepare for their Week 7 game against the Indianapolis Colts, they are very likely to have at least four key players back who had been battling injuries.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

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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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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Jerry Jones reveals scenario in which Cowboys could move impact player ahead of trade deadline

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

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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.

Jordan Mason News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Vikings Designate RB Jordan Mason To Return

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have designated RB Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve. Mason, 27, wound up signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Tech following the 2022 draft.

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.