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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23
One Trade the Vikings Should Make to Address Center Concerns Before Preseason Ends
It was always a bold choice by the Vikings to start a player at center who had never snapped a ball before 2025. Unsurprisingly, Blake Brandel's move inside has been rocky at best.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 23
Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection Post Ravens Game: One UDFA’s leap propels him to make the team
The Minnesota Vikings have completed two preseason games, and there are a lot of interesting things with the 53-man roster. The Minnesota Vikings are now 1-1 in the presesaon after losing to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 13-3.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23
3 Winners, 3 Losers From Vikings' Loss to Ravens: Offense Struggles
The Minnesota Vikings played their second preseason game of the 2026 NFL season on Saturday when they faced the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Most of the starters sat out, but there was still plenty for fans to pick apart.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22
Vikings may have found an undrafted gem in former JMU safety Jacob Thomas
In April, the Vikings used a late third-round pick on Jakobe Thomas, a do-it-all safety who spent his final college season as a key piece of a Miami Hurricanes team that made it to the national championship game.
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22
Grading the Vikings After Their 13-3 Preseason Loss to the Ravens
The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 on Saturday. While the bad outweighed the good, that wasn't the case for every position group, as a few pulled their weight and then some.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
JJ McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason
JJ McCarthy is not exactly inspiring a lot of confidence in his ability to reclaim the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback job. McCarthy made one of the most embarrassing throws of the preseason to date during the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 23
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud
After Kyler Murray got the nod, J.J. McCarthy isn't doing much to prove that he can be his backup.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22
Vikings' Defense Gets Little Help in Loss to Ravens: Here Are the 3 Things That Mattered Most
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — After two intense days of joint practices earlier this week, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium this afternoon.
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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 22
Vikings fall to Ravens in preseason action: Who stood out for Minnesota?
After a pair of competitive joint practices with the Ravens in Eagan this week, the Vikings chose to rest all of their starters for Saturday’s preseason game at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 22
Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens
A lot of the attention on the Minnesota Vikings this season has been on the quarterback battle between Murray and J.J. McCarthy. But, there's another quarterback in the mix.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 22
The 3 Vikings Players Who Need a Big Game Against the Ravens to Stay on the Roster
The Vikings are set to play the Ravens for their second preseason game of the year, and after that first game against the Giants, the 53-man roster is becoming clearer as we see guys pull ahead in position battles and some bubble players fall out of favor.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22
Vikings Preseason Center Report Card: More Questions Than Answers Cause Early Concern
When looking ahead to the start of the Vikings' regular season, there aren't many positions to be concerned about. Although depth is an issue at some spots, the starters are mostly solid and ready for action when the 2026 NFL season commences, beginning with a Week 1 showdown with the Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22
Most Important Viking to Watch vs. Ravens in Preseason Week 2
The Vikings will continue their 2026 preseason when they play the Ravens in their second exhibition game on Saturday. It's a home game at U.S. Bank Stadium for head coach Kevin O'Connell & CO., and will feature many players trying to make a good impression on the coaching staff to keep themselves in the mix for the 53-man roster.
Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / August 21
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell states the obvious about Kyler Murray, and it stirred up some controversy for the wrong reason
Sometimes as a head coach, you can state the obvious and it ends up being the wrong way to go. Ahead of joint practices on Thursday afternoon, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell talked to the media, and was asked about quarterback Kyler Murray throwing with anticipation over the middle of the field.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 21
What We Know About the Vikings' Safety Battle After Ravens Joint Practices
With Harrison Smith still enjoying life from a golf course somewhere and the unfortunate injury to Jamal Adams, the Vikings' situation at safety is as nebulous as ever.
Jonathan Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21
Vikings Worked Out Two Defensive Linemen
The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted DT Simeon Barrow and DE Jonathan Harris for workouts on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Harris, 30, signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood back in 2019.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 21
Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Kyler Murray concerns
On Thursday, Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson insisted that he is "very comfortable" regarding his working relationship with Kyler Murray.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Minnesota Vikings Terminate Contract of 5-Year NFL Veteran
The Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contract of defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, the team announced Wednesday, ending a short stay in Minnesota for the veteran who was preparing to begin his fifth NFL season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 21
Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors
Shortly after Kyler Murray was named the team's Week 1 starting quarterback, whispers surfaced suggesting that Wentz could enter the regular season as the Vikings' primary backup over McCarthy.
Eric Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Vikings Cut DT Eric Johnson II
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released DT Eric Johnson II. It is the corresponding move to the signing of OL Joshua Gray, which was made official. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / August 18
Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a 'hot seat' candidate
Just because Murray is getting the start in Week 1, that doesn't mean he can relax.
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.
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