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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 8
Vikings' Kyler Murray has golden opportunity amid J.J. McCarthy competition
People are buzzing about the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition, and for good reason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 8
Colin Cowherd Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy
Longtime critic Colin Cowherd seized on the latest developments surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy this week, delivering pointed remarks that aligned with his consistent skepticism of the young signal-caller.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 8
Larry Fitzgerald thanks Randy Moss, Cris Carter in Hall of Fame speech
Former Minnesota Vikings ball boy and legendary Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was officially enshrined in Canton, OH as a first-ballot member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz
How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 8
3 Winners and 1 Loser From Vikings Camp 8/7: J.J. McCarthy Bounces Back
EAGAN, MN — Friday’s practice at TCO Performance Center was certainly something to witness. After a rainy day threatened to move practice to the team’s indoor facility, fans packed the damp stands for an on-time kickoff.
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.
Jordan Mason News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8
Vikings RB Jordan Mason making strong case for bigger role in training camp
The Minnesota Vikings could face a difficult backfield decision if Jordan Mason continues his impressive training camp. Mason is building a case for an expanded role as Minnesota incorporates more wide-zone concepts into its running game.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 8
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell needs to end training camp quarterback competition, and it’s becoming increasingly obvious why
The quarterback competition for the Minnesota Vikings has gone on long enough, and it’s time for it to end.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7
Kyler Murray Leading Vikings’ QB Battle; J.J. McCarthy Still Competing
While the Vikings have split reps between QB1 contenders Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy over the first week or so of training camp, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7
Vikings training camp recap, Day 8: J.J. McCarthy gets a win, but does it move the needle?
The Vikings' eighth practice of training camp and third in full pads was a win for J.J. McCarthy, who had one of his best days thus far. The question is how much it matters at this juncture.
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 7
3 Vikings Are Thriving (While 2 Struggle) in Training Camp
Training camp is an important time for teams like the Minnesota Vikings to get their players up to speed for the upcoming season. Making a positive impression in practices can lead to a bigger role on the team and more trust from the coaching staff.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Emerging star is biggest surprise through 7 practice, and a favorite for Mr. Mankato
After doing close to nothing as a rookie, Tai Felton has shown a lot of promise during the first two weeks of training camp. The Minnesota Vikings might have an emerging star on their hands, and it was one nobody expected.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7
Early returns suggest Vikings' class of rookie defenders has a chance to be special
Let's begin with a necessary caveat: It is extremely early. Training camp is a little over a week old. The Vikings haven't yet played a preseason game, much less one that counts in the standings, in the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7
Examining the Vikings' Defensive Schedule Through the Lens of Opposing QB Tiers
Every year, The Athletic’s Mike Sando polls 50 current and former coaches and executives in the NFL about the current crop of quarterbacks and has them rank every QB from Tier 1 (elite) through Tier 5 (backup).
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
‘Heavy favorite’ emerges in Vikings’ QB competition
The Minnesota Vikings are not making any formal announcements, but it sounds as if their quarterback battle is all but decided already. Kyler Murray is seen as a “heavy favorite” to win the job out of camp ahead of JJ McCarthy, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.
Jakobe Thomas News / Athlon Sports / August 7
What Vikings Can Expect From Jakobe Thomas in his Rookie Season
The Vikings’ safety position has been in total flux as they wait for the decision of Harrison Smith on whether he will come back to the team or retire.
Tai Felton News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Tai Felton Could Be the Vikings' Surprise X-Factor This Season
As Vikings training camp continues throughout the week, so do many of the storylines that have intrigued the fans. This includes the main event of the quarterback duel, as well as many of the smaller positional battles throughout camp that will help determine the final 53-man roster and who makes the practice squad.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 7
4 Rookies Already Making Waves at Vikings Training Camp: Demmings, Banks Stealing the Spotlight
Eagan, MN — After a number of less-than-ideal draft classes, the Vikings needed an injection of young talent this spring. So far through camp, they may have gotten just that.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: First 7 training camp practice provide fascinating blueprint for Nolan Teasley
Training camp is now seven practices deep, and the Minnesota Vikings have some really interesting roster decisions ahead of them. The Minnesota Vikings have been entrenched in a quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 7
Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition
Free-agency signing Kyler Murray has remained "the overwhelming favorite" to win the competition for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 6
Vikings Could Reportedly Make Stunning Roster Cut
The Minnesota Vikings’ late-round draft struggles appear to be following them into the 2026 season, even after the departure of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Jordan Addison News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Vikings’ Jordan Addison will miss training camp time with finger injury
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most intriguing training camp battles to watch this summer. JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray are wrestling for the starting quarterback position, but an injury has people’s attention after Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 5
NFL insider names Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson a risky early fantasy pick
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson presents one of the most difficult decisions in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Justin Jefferson News / Yardbarker / August 1
Justin Jefferson has one word for the Vikings' quarterback competition
Training camp is already underway, but the Minnesota Vikings still don't have a starting quarterback. That's fine by wideout Justin Jefferson.
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