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3 Predictions for Vikings Preseason Week 1 After Thursday's Practice: Wentz's Role Is Clear

3 Predictions for Vikings Preseason Week 1 After Thursday's Practice: Wentz's Role Is Clear

EAGAN, MN — The Vikings are fully focused on their first preseason game of 2026, and Thursday’s practice certainly showed it. The majority of the day was spent at a slow pace or in walkthroughs.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 14
Four Reasons to Be Excited for Kyler Murray in Minnesota, Even If You Still Believe in J.J. McCarthy

Four Reasons to Be Excited for Kyler Murray in Minnesota, Even If You Still Believe in J.J. McCarthy

EAGAN, MN — The summer of quarterback competition came to an end earlier this week, as head coach Kevin O’Connell officially announced Kyler Murray as the team's starter for the 2026 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 14
Vikings Preseason Preview: 5 players to watch vs. Giants, including multiple position battles

Vikings Preseason Preview: 5 players to watch vs. Giants, including multiple position battles

The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon against the New York Giants. The Minnesota Vikings kick off their preseason schedule at 12 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Vikings Legend Cris Carter Sends Clear J.J. McCarthy Message

Vikings Legend Cris Carter Sends Clear J.J. McCarthy Message

A Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer made clear this week that the team should not walk away from quarterback J.J. McCarthy despite the young signal-caller losing his starting role.

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Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 13
Kyler Murray is a Must-Draft Quarterback in Fantasy Football

Kyler Murray is a Must-Draft Quarterback in Fantasy Football

Kevin O’Connell named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday after the end of training camp. Murray, who signed a one-year contract in the offseason, beat out 2025 starter and former first-round pick JJ McCarthy.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 13
20 intriguing players to watch in the Vikings' preseason opener on Saturday

20 intriguing players to watch in the Vikings' preseason opener on Saturday

After two-plus weeks of training camp, the Vikings get to put the uniforms on and take on another team for the first time when they kick off their three-game preseason slate on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Minnesota Vikings Make Two RB Moves, Add 29-TD Playmaker

Minnesota Vikings Make Two RB Moves, Add 29-TD Playmaker

The Minnesota Vikings made a quiet but purposeful adjustment to their running back group this week, signing former Oregon State standout Jermar Jefferson while releasing Jordan Mims.

Kyler Murray News / Trade Talk Sports / August 13
Kyler Murray Is a High-Value Gamble for the Minnesota Vikings

Kyler Murray Is a High-Value Gamble for the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with Minnesota after the Arizona Cardinals released him.

Jordan Mason News / TWSN / August 13
Why Jordan Mason is the Minnesota Vikings RB to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football

Why Jordan Mason is the Minnesota Vikings RB to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football

One big question around the Minnesota Vikings was already answered this year with Kyler Murray being named the starting quarterback. To me, that already makes this offense a lot more appealing, which will help Jordan Mason.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 13
Minnesota Vikings making the playoffs in 2026 could boil down to one element that propelled them in 2024

Minnesota Vikings making the playoffs in 2026 could boil down to one element that propelled them in 2024

Winning football games is very simple, but getting there is very different from year to year. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been very good across his tenure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 13
Tai Felton and multiple rookies are standing out at Vikings camp

Tai Felton and multiple rookies are standing out at Vikings camp

While J.J. McCarthy didn't do enough to win the starting quarterback job, several other young Vikings players have impressed head coach Kevin O'Connell at training camp.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Comeback Player of the Year: Five players who should actually win the award

Comeback Player of the Year: Five players who should actually win the award

The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award should be about more than simply having a better season than the one before.  

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Joe Huber News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 13
Offensive Lineman Joe Huber on the Rise at Vikings Training Camp

Offensive Lineman Joe Huber on the Rise at Vikings Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are serious about protecting their quarterback and opening holes in the run game during the 2026 NFL season. They proved this by using a first-round pick on left guard Donovan Jackson last year and extending right tackle Brian O'Neill this offseason.

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Kyler Murray's Health Will Determine if he's Going to be a Franchise Quarterback for the Vikings

Kyler Murray's Health Will Determine if he's Going to be a Franchise Quarterback for the Vikings

With the Vikings now deep into training camp and only days away from their first preseason game against the New York Giants, we saw the biggest news of camp season break on Tuesday with the announcement of Kyler Murray being named the Vikings’ starting quarterback for 2026.

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / August 13
Now Vikings' QB2, J.J. McCarthy to be ready when 'number's called'

Now Vikings' QB2, J.J. McCarthy to be ready when 'number's called'

J.J. McCarthy, clearly disappointed by the Minnesota Vikings' decision to relegate him to No. 2 quarterback, vowed to do what he can to help the team win from his backup role.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 13
There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 13
Fallout From Vikings’ QB Decision

Fallout From Vikings’ QB Decision

After months of public hemming and hawing, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced his starting quarterback on Tuesday. The Vikings are rolling with inexpensive free agent flier Kyler Murray, not homegrown first-round pick J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 13
Vikings GM opens up about Kyler Murray decision, future of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings GM opens up about Kyler Murray decision, future of J.J. McCarthy

Nolan Teasley addressed Kevin O'Connell's decision and the state of the quarterback room in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 13
Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' McCarthy, HC

Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray decision

O'Connell confirmed this week that Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 13
Vikings DC Brian Flores has a secret weapon to counter the newest NFL trend

Vikings DC Brian Flores has a secret weapon to counter the newest NFL trend

One of the biggest question marks could end up being a secret weapon against the 13 personnel trend sweeping the NFL. Over the past few months, I’ve been very critical about the Minnesota Vikings‘ approach at edge rusher.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 13

Brian Flores Sends Clear Message About Caleb Banks' Early Role With Vikings

When the Minnesota Vikings drafted Caleb Banks, they knew that his ramp-up to the 2026 NFL season was going to take some time. As we approach the first game of the preseason, we may have to adjust expectations for how often he is going to be on the field as a rookie.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 13
Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart with some fascinating elements that will shape the roster

Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart with some fascinating elements that will shape the roster

The Minnesota Vikings have posted their first “unofficial” depth chart ahead of their preseason opener on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings will kick off the preseason against the New York Giants, which will be an interesting one for multiple reasons.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 13
J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray

McCarthy seemed to send a strong message about his future. 

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