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Vikings QB updates from KOC: McCarthy, Wentz, backup vs. Bengals

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided some updates on the team's quarterback situation during his Wednesday press conference ahead of a Week 3 game against the Bengals.

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Vikings will have Max Brosmer as No. 2 QB, Desmond Ridder as emergency QB Sunday

The Vikings signed Desmond Ridder to their active roster on Wednesday, but he won't be active for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Wednesday that Ridder will be inactive as the emergency third quarterback in Week 3.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 17

Can the Vikings’ offense expose the truth about the Bengals’ defense?

While there's no question that Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins present significant problems for opposing defenses, is the Cincinnati Bengals' defense as good as the metrics suggest they are?

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Colin Cowherd makes bizarre comparison between training a puppy, being patient with JJ McCarthy

Colin Cowherd is willing to show some patience when it comes to training a puppy. He does not believe the Minnesota Vikings can be patient for long with second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / CBSSports.com / September 17

Vikings sign Desmond Ridder as QB depth behind Carson Wentz after J.J. McCarthy's injury

Minnesota is trying to shore up its QB room with McCarthy sidelined

Aaron Jones News / CBSSports.com / September 17

Aaron Jones injury update: Vikings RB heading to injured reserve, out at least four weeks

Jordan Mason is expected to receive the bulk of the carries with Jones out

Kahlef Hailassie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Jaguars Sign S Kahlef Hailassie From Vikings PS

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have signed S Kahlef Hailassie to the roster. He was previously on Minnesota’s practice squad and takes the place

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 17

The Vikings are Facing a Double Play of Revenge in Week 3

The Vikings are soon to see Jake Browning, someone who turned in a fantastic effort in 2023 to overcome Minnesota. He’ll be looking for a repeat effort on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Vikings trading Harrison Phillips is coming back to haunt them, and it's only Week 3

When the Minnesota Vikings traded defensive tackle Harrison Phillips right before final cuts in August, it was quite the shocker. He was set to be the starting nose tackle this season and had two years remaining on his deal.

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J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / September 17

J.J. McCarthy's biggest issue vs. Falcons isn't a big deal and it's easy to see why

The Minnesota Vikings are experiencing some major growing pains with their starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Sunday night was a rough one for the Vikings on many fronts.

Christian Darrisaw News / purplePTSD.com / September 17

The Christian Darrisaw Injury Timeline Needs a Specific Deadline

In Week 3, Christian Darrisaw may be on the bench. Seeing that continue into Week 4 wouldn’t make any sense at all. Placing the stud left tackle onto the IR to begin the season would have meant embracing a full four-game absence.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / September 17

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell fuels J.J. McCarthy injury questions after remarks on Carson Wentz

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell will be without second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy for two to four weeks after he suffered an ankle injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 17

Second Vikings Starter Lands on IR

After an incredibly hot 5-0 start a year ago, the Minnesota Vikings are 1-1, and neither of the two contests has been particularly impressive, outside of a fourth-quarter dominance against the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

Aaron Jones News / The Predictors / September 17

Aaron Jones Placed on IR, Out at least 4 weeks

Vikings starting running back Aaron Jones has officially been placed on IR and will miss a minimum of 4 weeks. Jones had exited the game against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter because of the injury and did not return.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / September 16

Reports: Vikings placing RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) on IR, signing Cam Akers

The Minnesota Vikings are placing running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury after already ruling him out for Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 16

'He’s wildly capable': O’Connell backs Wentz, critiques McCarthy after ankle injury

With J.J. McCarthy set to miss the next couple weeks with an ankle injury, Kevin O'Connell is preparing Carson Wentz to take over the potentially high-powered Vikings offense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Vikings to place key offensive player on IR

The Minnesota Vikings' action-packed transaction day now includes a significant IR move.

Vikings reunite with veteran RB on a practice squad deal

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

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Desmond Ridder News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

The Minnesota Vikings have added a new quarterback in the wake of J.J. McCarthy’s injury.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss time with ankle injury

Should McCarthy news raise concerns about Vikings QB's future?

Stats show how McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Cam Akers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Vikings reunite with veteran RB on a practice squad deal

Kevin O’Connell, who coached him from 2020-21 as Rams OC, traded for the former second-round pick in 2023 and ’24. After failing to make the Saints’ 53-man roster, he is rejoining the Vikings.

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Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes NFL history in Week 2

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The 'Active NFL wild-card rushing leaders' quiz

Carson Wentz News / Total Apex Sports / September 16