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Genius of Vikings’ Apparent Offseason Blunder Will Be Clear This Summer

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t make a ton of controversial moves this offseason, but one of the biggest was trading Jonathan Greenard. Greenard was a leader in the Vikings locker room and one of their most productive players over his two seasons in Minnesota, logging 15 sacks and 127 pressures according to Pro Football Focus.

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Analyst sounds new alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Since early in the spring, the perception has existed that Murray is the favorite to eventually win the Vikings' starting QB job during the competition that also features McCarthy.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 13

Biggest Vikings Offseason Winners and Losers Heading Into Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is now complete and the next stop is TCO Performance Center in Eagan for training camp. Vikings rookies are scheduled to report on July 26 with veterans joining on July 28.

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Projecting Minnesota Vikings snap counts: Brian Flores’ history of not starting rookies could be challenged this season

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert highlighted how few starts and snaps rookies have gotten under Brian Flores. Will that change this year? The lack of rookie success with the Minnesota Vikings over the last few years has been noticeable.

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How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 13

Criticism keeps coming for Minnesota Vikings in one area expected to be a major focus in 2026

Head coach Kevin O’Connell knows that he needs to put a focus on the running game, but their current roster doesn’t signal that. The Minnesota Vikings don’t have the strongest running back room in the league, and it’s been a big topic when talking about how well the team will perform this year.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Former XFL star named top Vikings’ breakout star candidate

The Minnesota Vikings still have some roster juggling to assess. But they hope their quarterback situation is solved. And they also hope a former XFL star will meet the expectations of being the team’s top breakout star candidate.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 13

The Underrated Vikings Addition Who Changes Everything This Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have an active offseason, but they added some pieces they hope can make a big contribution this offseason. The new free-agent class doesn’t have the star power it had one year ago, but the Vikings are hoping they found a diamond in the rough in free agent cornerback James Pierre.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / July 13

Vikings Rookies Could Handle Starting Defensive Roles

Brian Flores‘ three-year run as defensive coordinator of the Vikings has not featured much in the way of rookies finding an immediate role. There is a strong chance that could change in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 12

3 sneaky trade candidates for Vikings entering 2026 season

The Minnesota Vikings will be under a lot of pressure in 2026. Minnesota’s lack of recent postseason success is beginning to become a problem. If the Vikings cannot win the NFC North, or at least make the playoffs as a wild card team, then big changes could be coming in the offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 11

Vikings put on notice as McCarthy, Murray QB competition heats up

Vikings put on notice as J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray QB competition heats up

In a piece for Yahoo Sports, Frank Schwab lays out what his "crystal ball" says about Murray and McCarthy with the Vikings. Spoiler alert: It's not great.

Vikings get fresh Justin Jefferson warning amid Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell raises the bar in QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition?

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Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Why Vikings’ quarterback play held Justin Jefferson back in 2025

While the Minnesota Vikings won their last five games of the 2025 season and finished with a 9-8 record, the truth of the matter is that the season was something of a disaster.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Air Jordan 4 Canyon Purple: Where to Buy

I'm not a purple sneaker guy — at least not predominantly purple. I own a Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings jersey that I love, and I wouldn't wear an all-purple sneaker with it.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Kevin O’Connell’s defiant message in Vikings’ Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy QB battle

The Minnesota Vikings watched Sam Darnold win a Super Bowl in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks after their own quarterback situation partially prevented them from advancing to the playoffs.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 9

‘Dominate the North’ — Kevin O’Connell’s comments on the quarterback competition shine a light one over the other

Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was drilled about the quarterback competition. The quarterback competition for the Minnesota Vikings is one of the more interesting storylines this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 9

Kevin O'Connell raises the bar in Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy QB battle

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell raises the bar in QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

Questions surrounding the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation are not going away anytime soon.

Vikings get fresh Justin Jefferson warning amid Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Super Bowl champion gives Vikings' Kevin O’Connell advice on QB competition

Former J.J. McCarthy teammate opens up about competition vs. Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition?

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Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Kyler Murray could be entering best season in the NFL if one piece of evidence holds true

It’s no secret that Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback job, and there is interesting evidence. The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition is going to be the talk of training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 10

Vikings get fresh Justin Jefferson warning amid QB battle

Vikings get fresh Justin Jefferson warning amid Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Are the Vikings in danger of losing Jefferson if they can't get the quarterback position figured out?

Mac Jones opens up about Brock Purdy quarterback controversy

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Browns made huge Shedeur Sanders decision amid Deshaun Watson concerns

Baker Mayfield may 'drive a hard bargain' amid contract standoff

Commanders to retire number of franchise legend

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Vikings rumors: Lack of playoff success ‘not lost’ on Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is, without a doubt, one of the most electrifying players today in the NFL. He has the numbers to back that claim up.