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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Minnesota Vikings make roster move to address a position of dire need similar to Jalen Redmond
Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Giants opened up a lot of eyes to a big issue on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. One of the biggest positional needs for the Minnesota Vikings is at edge rusher.
Kenny Dyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Vikings Signing OLB Kenny Dyson
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Vikings are signing OLB Kenny Dyson to a contract. The Vikings announced they have waived OLB Arden Walker in a corresponding move.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision
O'Connell made his biggest football-related decision of the summer when he named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Minnesota Vikings make one roster move official while adding an intriguing defensive piece
Jamal Adams’ season is officially over, and the Minnesota Vikings have used the roster spot 0n an intriguing player. The Minnesota Vikings got some brutal news coming out of Saturday afternoon’s 13-10 win over the New York Giants with the injury to safety Jamal Adams.
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.
Jamal Adams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Vikings Officially Place LB Jamal Adams On IR
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially placed LB Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve. The Vikings also announced they have signed UDFA CB Bryce Phillips to a contract.
Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson gets massive piece of motivation ahead of the 2026 season
There has been a lot of other elements at play around Justin Jefferson, and he’s somehow being overlooked. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson got the biggest piece of motivation going into the 2026 season on Monday morning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings may be preparing to make stunning J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz decision
McCarthy left much to be desired with his play over 10 starts during his second pro campaign.
Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17
Demond Claiborne's Outlook Could Skyrocket After Role in Vikings' Win vs. Giants
The Vikings opened up their 2026 preseason slate with a win over the Giants on Saturday afternoon. The 13-10 victory itself may not mean much since it is exhibition play, but it meant a lot to many of the Vikings players hoping to impress the coaches.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Vikings' Projected 53-Man Roster After Preseason Victory Over Giants
After the Vikings' 13-10 victory over the Giants on Saturday, we gathered much more information on the current status of the Vikings roster. We were able to see rookies and camp standouts play in a live game against another team, and it gave us some enlightening insights into the team.
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17
Vikings' Defensive Youth Movement Could Be Exactly What Brian Flores Needed
While the world was busy fighting over the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation, something else was happening on the other side of the ball: The defense was transforming.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 17
6 Vikings Players Whose Stock Rose Following the Preseason Win vs. the Giants
The Vikings beat the New York Giants 13-10 on Saturday in what was both teams' first preseason game of the 2026 season. The game shed light on some of the position battles and storylines for the Vikings, who played well in a fairly slow-paced contest with a lot of defense and some sloppy offense.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision
The Vikings named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
Jamal Adams News / EssentiallySports / August 17
Vikings Suffer Devastating Blow as All-Pro Defender Jamal Adams Is Out for Season After Preseason Injury
Just as the preseason optimism was beginning to build in Minnesota after a 13-10 triumph over the New York Giants on Saturday, the Vikings’ defense suffered a major loss.
Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / August 16
Minnesota Vikings receive devastating news that will impact their depth on Brian Flores’ defense
This is the second-consecutive year that the Minnesota Vikings have lost a new addition in the first preseason game. Multiple Minnesota Vikings suffered injuries on Saturday afternoon, but none bigger than to safety Jamal Adams.
Jamal Adams News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, putting his career in doubt
The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation.
Jamal Adams News / Field Level Media / August 16
Reports: Vikings defender Jamal Adams out for season with knee injury
Minnesota Vikings defender Jamal Adams will miss the entire 2026 season due to a right knee injury sustained in the team's first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network.
Jamal Adams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Severity of Jamal Adams’ knee injury has been revealed
Jamal Adams’ run with the Minnesota Vikings is over before it even began. The former All-Pro defender Adams has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / August 16
Jamal Adams injury update: Vikings safety out for season after leaving preseason game on cart
Minnesota Vikings safety Jamal Adams is out for the season after suffering a knee injury during Saturday’s preseason game, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 16
New Vikings QB battle: J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz for the backup job
J.J. McCarthy spent the first two weeks of Vikings training camp in a competition with Kyler Murray for Minnesota's starting quarterback job. How real that competition was — or at least how realistic it was for McCarthy to actually win it — is fair to question.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 16
Notable PFF grades and insights from Vikings' first preseason game of 2026
While they shouldn't be viewed as an end-all, be-all metric, Pro Football Focus's player grades are one data point we can use to get a sense for how someone performed in an NFL game.
Jamal Adams News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16
Vikings’ Jamal Adams Suffers Potentially Serious Knee Injury
It sounds as if Jamal Adams ’ first season with the Vikings may already be over. The three-time Pro Bowler exited Minnesota’s first preseason game on Saturday with a right knee injury, as ESPN’s Kevin Seifert details.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / August 16
Kyler Murray must do one thing to succeed with Vikings
Murray is trying to work his way back from the ground and secure another long-term and lucrative deal as a QB1.
Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 16
3 Vikings on Thin Ice After Preseason Opener: Clock Is Already Ticking for Dillon Bell
The Minnesota Vikings squeaked out a road win in Week 1 of the preseason against the New York Giants. The 13-10 victory wasn't pretty, but there was plenty to learn from the exhibition contest.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 16
Minnesota Vikings Dealing With New Quarterback Injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz found himself on the field longer than anticipated during the team’s preseason opener Saturday night. The veteran signal-caller handled two series in the second half before the coaching staff decided it was time to give the next man up a look.
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