Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

J.J. McCarthy News / The Forkball / October 16

J.J. McCarthy’s Ankle Still Not 100% as Vikings Await Update

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday that his recovery from a high right ankle sprain is progressing but still not complete. Speaking publicly for the first time since the injury on September 14, McCarthy described the injury as “really annoying” and admitted his ankle is “getting there,” though not fully healed.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 1,000-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'NFL 500+ passing-yard games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard NFL games since 2023' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

Vikings QB pressers may have revealed the answer to the week's big question

Every Wednesday before a game, the Vikings' starting quarterback talks to members of the media at TCO Performance Center. On this particular Wednesday, with the team's QB decision for Sunday's game still up in the air, two different players took questions from reporters in front of the designated camera backdrop by the indoor practice field.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Kevin O'Connell Announces J.J. McCarthy Development on Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy began the 2025 NFL season as the team's starting quarterback before he suffered a right high ankle sprain during the Vikings' Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Kevin O'Connell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

What Kevin O'Connell said about the Vikings' QB decision on Wednesday

As expected, Kevin O'Connell didn't have any concrete updates to share about the Vikings' looming quarterback decision — which may or may not have already been made internally — at his latest press conference on Wednesday.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

What’s waiting for the Vikings next might be the NFL’s nastiest gauntlet

Up to this point, the Vikings have had the easiest schedule in the NFL. The rest of the way, their schedule is the league's most difficult. It's time to buckle up for a gauntlet of games, starting this Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

Let the gauntlet begin: Vikings have NFL's toughest remaining schedule

Up to this point, the Vikings have had the easiest schedule in the NFL. The rest of the way, their schedule is the league's most difficult. It's time to buckle up for a gauntlet of games, starting this Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Carson Wentz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Vikings rumors: Carson Wentz wants revenge game vs. Eagles despite ‘painful’ injury

The Minnesota Vikings should be feeling refreshed after their bye week. Now Minnesota can focus on stacking some wins after their two-game international trip to Europe.

Jonathan Greenard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

'I’m so tired of that damn thing': Vikings star vents about Eagles’ 'tush push'

How many times will the Vikings have to face the "tush push" against the Eagles on Sunday? "Bruh, honestly, I'm so tired of that damn thing," Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard said when the topic was brought up on the Flag On The Play podcast this week.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 15

Vikings Defender Reportedly Ready to Return

In the recent Week 5 game in London, the Minnesota Vikings had to battle the Cleveland Browns without roughly a third of their starters. Earlier this week, Skol Nation got some good news from head coach Kevin O’Connell, who announced that various injured players would return to practice.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15

Vikings' Jonathan Greenard defends J.J. McCarthy, hints at QB’s return

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does Jonathan Greenard miss Sam Darnold? That question garnered a healthy chuckle from Greenard after more than 90 minutes on the Flag On The Play podcast, but Greenard did back McCarthy and suggest that he could make his return from injury on Sunday against the Eagles.

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 15

Kevin O’Connell’s Eyebrow-Raising McCarthy Quote Looks to be Bang On

The Vikings are 3-2 largely due to injury and shaky quarterback play. The roster health appears to be trending in a positive direction; can the same be said about the quarterback spot?

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Vikings OC Wes Phillips hints at seismic shift on the offensive line that could set the Vikings up for years to come

The offensive line has been the biggest factor this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the first five games, the Vikings have already lost nine starts from their offensive line, and the projected starting offensive line going into the season has yet to take a single snap together.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 14

Are Vikings preparing to sit J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 game vs. Eagles?

Are the Vikings sticking with Carson Wentz for the time being?

Three-time Pro Bowl DE Za’Darius Smith announces retirement

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Blake Cashman News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Vikings designate LB Blake Cashman for return from IR

Blake Cashman has been out since Week 1, but he could be back in the fold for the Vikings soon. The veteran linebacker returned to practice today, per a team announcement.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

NFL makes decision after Vikings kicker appeals to have his perfect season reinstated

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard saw his perfect kicking season spoiled by a SkyCam wire. However, the NFL has no plans of righting the wrong. Reichard entered the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns with a perfect 8-for-8 record on field goal attempts.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Vikings Star Risks Getting Fined After Going Against Controversial NFL Decision That Cost Kevin O’Connell’s Side

The new K-ball rules have undoubtedly changed the game for NFL kickers, who have been hitting clinical conversion rates. But the last Sunday, when Vikings kicker Will Reichard, of all people, missed a 51-yarder against the Browns, that would have tied the game.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed TE Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Thursday. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5