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One Vikings defender stands out in a big way on Saturday afternoon, and it’s the last guy you’d expect

The Minnesota Vikings had a really impressive player against the Baltimore Ravens, and he just arrived. The biggest theme out of the Minnesota Vikings‘ 13-3 preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens was the performance of J.J.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

J.J. McCarthy injury cuts short brutal preseason performance that vindicates haters

The Minnesota Vikings may have made the right decision at quarterback this offseason. Minnesota named Kyler Murray their starter over J.J. McCarthy on August 11th, ending their training camp battle.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Insider wonders if Vikings’ Carson Wentz will steal QB2 job from J.J. McCarthy after preseason ‘juxtaposition’

Following Kyler Murray’s official appointment as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback, league insiders have raised significant concerns about J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23

One Trade the Vikings Should Make to Address Center Concerns Before Preseason Ends

It was always a bold choice by the Vikings to start a player at center who had never snapped a ball before 2025. Unsurprisingly, Blake Brandel's move inside has been rocky at best.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 23

Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection Post Ravens Game: One UDFA’s leap propels him to make the team

The Minnesota Vikings have completed two preseason games, and there are a lot of interesting things with the 53-man roster. The Minnesota Vikings are now 1-1 in the presesaon after losing to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 13-3.

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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.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23

3 Winners, 3 Losers From Vikings' Loss to Ravens: Offense Struggles

The Minnesota Vikings played their second preseason game of the 2026 NFL season on Saturday when they faced the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Most of the starters sat out, but there was still plenty for fans to pick apart.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22

Vikings may have found an undrafted gem in former JMU safety Jacob Thomas

In April, the Vikings used a late third-round pick on Jakobe Thomas, a do-it-all safety who spent his final college season as a key piece of a Miami Hurricanes team that made it to the national championship game.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22

Grading the Vikings After Their 13-3 Preseason Loss to the Ravens

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 on Saturday. While the bad outweighed the good, that wasn't the case for every position group, as a few pulled their weight and then some.

J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

JJ McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason

JJ McCarthy is not exactly inspiring a lot of confidence in his ability to reclaim the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback job. McCarthy made one of the most embarrassing throws of the preseason to date during the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 23

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

After Kyler Murray got the nod, J.J. McCarthy isn't doing much to prove that he can be his backup.

McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup

Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Murray concerns

Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated

Bills' Kyle Allen may have earned QB2 job with preseason performance

Brock Purdy reveals unexpected Tom Brady influence inside 49ers offense

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22

Vikings' Defense Gets Little Help in Loss to Ravens: Here Are the 3 Things That Mattered Most

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — After two intense days of joint practices earlier this week, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium this afternoon.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22

Vikings fall to Ravens in preseason action: Who stood out for Minnesota?

After a pair of competitive joint practices with the Ravens in Eagan this week, the Vikings chose to rest all of their starters for Saturday’s preseason game at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 22

Vikings' Wentz makes case to be Murray's backup with impressive play

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens

A lot of the attention on the Minnesota Vikings this season has been on the quarterback battle between Murray and J.J. McCarthy. But, there's another quarterback in the mix.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 22

The 3 Vikings Players Who Need a Big Game Against the Ravens to Stay on the Roster

The Vikings are set to play the Ravens for their second preseason game of the year, and after that first game against the Giants, the 53-man roster is becoming clearer as we see guys pull ahead in position battles and some bubble players fall out of favor.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22

Vikings Preseason Center Report Card: More Questions Than Answers Cause Early Concern

When looking ahead to the start of the Vikings' regular season, there aren't many positions to be concerned about. Although depth is an issue at some spots, the starters are mostly solid and ready for action when the 2026 NFL season commences, beginning with a Week 1 showdown with the Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 22

Most Important Viking to Watch vs. Ravens in Preseason Week 2

The Vikings will continue their 2026 preseason when they play the Ravens in their second exhibition game on Saturday. It's a home game at U.S. Bank Stadium for head coach Kevin O'Connell & CO., and will feature many players trying to make a good impression on the coaching staff to keep themselves in the mix for the 53-man roster.

Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell states the obvious about Kyler Murray, and it stirred up some controversy for the wrong reason

Sometimes as a head coach, you can state the obvious and it ends up being the wrong way to go. Ahead of joint practices on Thursday afternoon, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell talked to the media, and was asked about quarterback Kyler Murray throwing with anticipation over the middle of the field.

Jonathan Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Vikings Worked Out Two Defensive Linemen

The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted DT Simeon Barrow and DE Jonathan Harris for workouts on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Harris, 30, signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood back in 2019.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 21

Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Kyler Murray concerns

On Thursday, Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson insisted that he is "very comfortable" regarding his working relationship with Kyler Murray.

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J.J. McCarthy not guaranteed to win Vikings' QB2 job

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Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Minnesota Vikings Terminate Contract of 5-Year NFL Veteran

The Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contract of defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, the team announced Wednesday, ending a short stay in Minnesota for the veteran who was preparing to begin his fifth NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 21

Vikings share massive McCarthy, Wentz update amid rumors

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors

Shortly after Kyler Murray was named the team's Week 1 starting quarterback, whispers surfaced suggesting that Wentz could enter the regular season as the Vikings' primary backup over McCarthy.

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Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a 'hot seat' candidate

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Eric Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Vikings Cut DT Eric Johnson II

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released DT Eric Johnson II. It is the corresponding move to the signing of OL Joshua Gray, which was made official. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.