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J.J. McCarthy's viral comments about Kyler Murray get support from ex-Vikings player

When asked about his relationship so far with Murray, McCarthy was perhaps a bit too honest and didn't paint the friendliest picture.

JJ McCarthy had interesting comments about his relationship with Kyler Murray

J.J. McCarthy comments about Kyler Murray seen as 'plea for help' amid Vikings' QB competition

J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job

Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

ESPN analyst doesn't think much of Vikings: 'What are people seeing?'

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The Ultimate Vikings Longshot Could Be in Line for a Big Role in 2026

Vikings defensive lineman Elijah Williams might already have the best underdog story on the team's entire 90-man roster. His story will become even better if he turns into a contributor for Minnesota this fall, which is starting to feel like a distinct possibility.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 29

The Latest on Harrison Smith's Decision Between Year 15 and Retirement

Has one of the Vikings' all-time greats played his final game for the franchise, or will he eventually be talked into running it back for a 15th season in purple?

Brian Flores News / Football Analysis / May 29

Vikings’ Brian Flores Subpoenas 31 NFL Teams And 1,000 Records

A current NFL coach just forced open the filing cabinets of nearly every franchise in professional football. Brian Flores, the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator, isn’t waiting for the league to police itself.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 29

J.J. McCarthy comments about Kyler Murray seen as 'plea for help' amid Vikings' QB competition

After J.J. McCarthy's recent comments about the free-agency signing of Kyler Murray, some NFL execs believe McCarthy could soon ask the Vikings for a fresh start elsewhere.

J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job

Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

ESPN analyst doesn't think much of Vikings: 'What are people seeing?'

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 29

ESPN analyst doesn't think much of Vikings: 'What are people seeing?'

It is also fair to question how this Vikings team will perform and who will even be the starting QB when the season rolls around.

Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job

JJ McCarthy had interesting comments about his relationship with Kyler Murray

Top offensive position battles during NFL offseason: Vikings QBs, Jags RBs and more

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Ex-Cowboys QB adds to JJ McCarthy backlash with blunt message

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy became the center of controversy recently due to some of his comments made about the quarterback room and playing alongside Kyler Murray.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Minnesota Vikings have finished second round of general manager interviews. Here’s what likely happens next

The Minnesota Vikings are the only team without a general manager, and they took a major step forward The Minnesota Vikings are still looking for a new general manager, and they took a crucial step toward finding one.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Minnesota Vikings appear to be making fascinating change on defense, and it could solve a major issue

The majority of the focus was on the quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, but don’t sleep on this change. The first media session of Minnesota Vikings OTAs was on Wednesday and we heard from J.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

Three quarterbacks who can still change the narrative surrounding their careers.

C.J. Stroud addresses future with Texans, narrative about big personal change

Tua Tagovailoa cares more about this part of Falcons tenure than winning the starting job

J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job

Top offensive position battles during NFL offseason: Vikings QBs, Jags RBs and more

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / May 28

Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Had Very Different Answers On Their Relationship

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell may have some chemistry issues to sort out in his quarterback room this offseason. The Vikings didn't receive great quarterback play from J.J.