As the Vikings emerge from their early bye week, backfield depth behind starting running back Aaron Jones remains a concern. The veteran rusher has taken
The Minnesota Vikings took a significant step toward restoring their backfield on Monday when they designated running back Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve, the team announced.
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.
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.
The trade deadline is coming up for the Minnesota Vikings, and there is one fascinating name to consider more than others. With the trade deadline coming up, the Minnesota Vikings are very likely to be aggressive.
The trade deadline is coming up for the Minnesota Vikings, and there is one fascinating name to consider more than others. With the trade deadline coming up, the Minnesota Vikings are very likely to be aggressive.
J.J. McCarthy’s mesmerizing fourth quarter on Sunday has reopened the door to criticism for how the Minnesota Vikings handled him before trading him to the New York Giants for a fifth-round pick.
The undefeated Vikings return to action this week after retreating to friendly shores to recharge and restock as they prepare for their nearly four-month push to pursue the Lombardi Trophy.
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.
Kevin O’Connell decided he had seen enough from J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings traded him to the New York Giants early in the season. That cleared the way for Kyler Murray to claim the QB1 job for himself.
The Minnesota Vikings should not wait for Jauan Jennings’ disappointing fit to become an offseason regret. Before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, they should call the San Francisco 49ers and turn an underused veteran into future draft capital.
The Vikings enjoyed their bye week but now prepare to return to the field to host the Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 7. The Purple and Gold's schedule gets tougher in the coming weeks, with games against the Lions, Bills, Packers and 49ers.
With the NFC up for grabs and the Vikings sitting at the top with a 5-0 record, all signs point to Minnesota general manager Nolan Teasley being aggressive ahead of the Nov.
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.
Every so often, outside news has a major impact on the Minnesota Vikings, and they got that on Monday morning. The trade deadline is coming up, and the Minnesota Vikings are expected to be active in trying to improve the roster.
At 5-0, the Minnesota Vikings could reasonably be serious buyers at the NFL trade deadline. Coming off the bye, the Vikings should have a great idea of how they want to address some roster needs, and a trade (or two) can't be ruled out for general manager Nolan Teasley.
The NFL trade deadline is approaching for the Minnesota Vikings, and I expect general manager Nolan Teasley to be aggressive. Running back keeps coming up as a position they could target, mainly due to the injury concerns the position has dealt with this season.
The undefeated Minnesota Vikings will come back to work this week and attempt to sustain their winning ways as they prepare to host the Indianapolis Colts.
It would be easy to look at the first five games of Caleb Banks's NFL career and be unimpressed. The Vikings' first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft hasn't made a bunch of splashy plays since joining the league, and that can frustrate fans who wanted an immediate major impact.
After a 5-0 start, the Vikings are ideal candidates to be buyers before this year’s NFL trade deadline. Running back appears to be a position they could upgrade at, but there are other holes on the roster.
The Minnesota Vikings made it through the first section of their schedule as one of the three undefeated teams in the NFL. The team’s offensive troubles and defensive excellence have been documented frequently.
Before he was catching passes for the Minnesota Vikings, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a key member of the 2019 LSU Tigers national championship team.