Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vikings Have Good Reason to Limit Aaron Jones Sr.'s Week 1 Snap Count

Earlier in the offseason, Aaron Jones Sr. took a significant pay cut to stay with the Vikings during the 2026 NFL campaign. The veteran running back went from a $9 million base salary to $5.5 million and remains the team's RB1, leaving it to time to tell what the upcoming season will have in store.

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5 Minnesota Vikings players who are X-factors for the 2026 season

When it comes to the star players for the Vikings or any other team, you generally know what you’re going to get, pending good health. Justin Jefferson is going to be one of the best wide receivers in the game.

Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

3 Vikings bold predictions for 2026 NFL season as Kyler Murray tries to revive career in Minnesota

There is quite a bit of pressure on the duo of Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Kyler Murray as the 2026 season gets underway. O’Connell has led his team to the postseason in two of his four seasons at the helm, but the Vikings were not able to win a postseason game in either of those seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Vikings GM Nolan Teasley could make a big splash ahead of 2026 season, and it would elevate Brian Flores’ defense

The Minnesota Vikings have a great defense already, but a potential trade going into the season could take it to another level. The Minnesota Vikings are 10 days away from the start of their season, and interim general manager Nolan Teasley has yet to put his own stamp on this roster.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Most playoff wins by NFL team' quiz

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Tristan Leigh News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

Seahawks Working Out OT Tristan Leigh

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Seahawks are hosting UDFA OT Tristan Leigh for a workout on Friday. Leigh, 23, spent five years at Clemson as a five-star recruit and the 16th-ranked player in the 2021 recruiting class out of Fairfax, Virginia.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 4

2026 Vikings record predictions, week-by-week picks from Bring Me The Sports

2026 is an even year. Under Kevin O’Connell, even years have gone pretty well for the Vikings, to the tune of a 27-7 regular season record. Minnesota’s floor under O’Connell and Brian Flores, when forced to play three or more quarterbacks in both 2023 and ’25, is hovering around .500.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 4

Limitless Leadership: Grading the Vikings' Captain Choices for the 2026 Season

On Thursday, the Vikings announced their team captains for the 2026 NFL season. While there weren't any real surprises among their choices, each of the Vikings chosen for this honor is able to contribute to the team in a way that won't appear in the statistics.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 4

One team might still be willing to trade for J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings might be done with the McCarthy experiment after just three years.

Vikings GM shares major J.J. McCarthy update amid trade rumors

Vikings insider shares J.J. McCarthy trade update after Max Brosmer move

New J.J. McCarthy trade report surfaces after Vikings waive Max Brosmer

The 'Active NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 4

Vikings Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Each 2026 Draft Pick Heading Into Week 1

For now, nearly a dozen rookies have made the Vikings' 53-man roster. With the season opener against the rival Packers less than two weeks away, each Vikings rookie's role is beginning to take shape.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / September 4

Rob Gronkowski stuns Kay Adams with his dark horse MVP prediction

Rob Gronkowski has certainly shared a hot take for the 2026 NFL season, which has left Kay Adams amazed. The former New England Patriots tight end has named the new Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray as his dark horse for the MVP award.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Rumors / September 3

Nolan Teasley On J.J. McCarthy: ‘He’s Really Talented’

General manager Nolan Teasley was not in the Vikings’ front office when the team drafted former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy 10th overall in 2024.

T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 3

5 Vikings With the Most Riding on the Line in 2026 (Including T.J. Hockenson)

The 2026 NFL regular season is almost upon us. It's time to grab your jerseys and hats out of the closet, stock up on your preferred beverages, and find your favorite spot on the couch.

AJ Henning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Vikings Host Four Tryout Players

The Minnesota Vikings hosted QB Aidan Bouman, WR Chandler Brayboy, DB Brandon Crossley and WR A.J. Henning for tryouts, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Minnesota Vikings named their 2026 captains on Thursday, and one key name is left out

The Minnesota Vikings will have eight captains for the 2026 season, and three of them are new to the role. The Minnesota Vikings have named their captains ahead of the 2026 season, and once again the team will carry eight into the year.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 3

Vikings' Kyler Murray gets blunt reminder of what's at stake this season

Even though there's a lot of excitement and hope around Murray getting the start and possibly taking this franchise far this season, it's also easily a make-or-break season for Murray.

NFL insider sounds work ethic alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray

Rob Gronkowski names Kyler Murray as surprising MVP candidate

Wild Vikings prediction has Kyler Murray winning NFL MVP

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

NFL News / EasySportz / September 3

Kyle Van Noy Joins Vikings, Reuniting With Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings are adding a veteran presence to their defense just days before the start of the 2026 NFL season. The Vikings officially signed veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to their practice squad Wednesday, giving Minnesota another experienced pass rusher while also reuniting Van Noy with defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / September 3

Vikings announce 8 captains for 2026 season, including three first-timers

The Vikings have announced their eight team captains for the upcoming 2026 season. Five of them are returning captains from last year’s team, while three have replaced departed or demoted players from the 2025 squad.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 4