Minnesota Vikings radio sideline reporter Ben Leber is among those who think Vikings starting quarterback Kyler Murray won't clear the concussion protocol in time to play in this coming Sunday's game at the rival Chicago Bears (1-0).
Week two of the NFL season is upon us, and the Vikings head directly into another NFC North matchup as they hit the road for a matchup with the Bears in Chicago.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray remained limited in practice Thursday as he works through the NFL’s concussion protocol, matching his participation level from Wednesday.
With the Week 2 clash of the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Chicago Bears, there is still a question if quarterback Kyler Murray will return after being inserted into concussion protocol.
Ask any Vikings fan which position group worries them most on the roster. Most will point to the defensive back group or offensive line depth, but many spent the offseason concerned about the health and longevity of the running back room.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Early Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Stephon Gilmore would be putting an end to his NFL career as a New England Patriot. Gilmore began his career as a solid cornerback in Buffalo.
Defensive back James Pierre made his Vikings debut on Sunday and was a big reason why the Purple and Gold completed a comeback victory against the Packers at U.S.
The Minnesota Vikings are sailing forward on their season-long voyage after a season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers. The winds of the 2026 season
It is an understatement to say Jordan Addison was disappointing during the Vikings' win over the Packers in Week 1. Head coach Kevin O'Connell counted on Addison to be the No.
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Even if Kyler Murray is cleared from his concussion, the Minnesota Vikings should hesitate to start him against the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. One slip on Soldier Field’s turf, which is known to have some of the worst field conditions in the NFL, could put Murray at greater risk of suffering another traumatic brain injury.
Shortly after the Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, the rumor mill began swirling about J.J. McCarthy‘s future in Minnesota. Pundits theorized he could be waived before the Vikings announced their 53-man roster.
The dynamic duo in the Vikings' backfield will now be down to a 'dynamic uno' for the next month or so. Running back Jordan Mason fractured his thumb in the Week 1 victory over the Packers, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell (h/t The Athletic's Alec Lewis), and will miss at least the next four games after going on injured reserve.
The Minnesota Vikings needed a massive comeback in Week 1 to defeat the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it won't get easier for the Purple and Gold when they take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
When starting quarterback Kyler Murray exited early with a first-quarter concussion on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings needed veteran backup Carson Wentz to rescue their season opener.
The Minnesota Vikings are a different team from the one fans saw last season. The 2026 version made multiple adjustments to its roster and front office that helped to shape the direction the team is heading.
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right thumb. The move means Mason will be sidelined for at least four games.
Although Darnold went down early in the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening game, his team still seems to be holding out hope for a quick return, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wentz completed 12 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback win over the Packers, and the arm talent and experience are there, but so are the wild decisions and inconsistency.