Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Turner News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Vikings Stock Watch: Dallas Turner's Climb Up the Ladder

The Minnesota Vikings may not be playing the kind of offensive football that head coach Kevin O’Connell wants to see, but they are in first place in the NFC North with a 3-0 record.

Jay Ward News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Talented Minnesota Vikings player earns award that eases one person’s hot seat and paints a bright picture for Kevin O’Connell

Player of the Week awards have become commonplace for the Minnesota Vikings, and it’s already the second one of the year. The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, and their best unit might not even be the defense.

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Caleb Banks News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Vikings Rookie Caleb Banks Played Just 12 Snaps, but the Tape Offered a Hint of Progress

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, and first-round pick Caleb Banks has been a small part of that story. The rookie defensive tackle played a season-low 12 snaps in Sunday’s 23-16 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to PFF’s weekly rookie grades.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Time to panic about Vikings' feeble offense? Give them at least one more week

The Vikings are off to a fascinating, almost unprecedented three-game start to their season, which has given fans reason to be both excited about the results and concerned about the big-picture outlook.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Vikings rumors: What led Minnesota to blow it so badly by trading up for J.J. McCarthy instead of Bo Nix

The Minnesota Vikings were initially hesitant to trade for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers due to concerns about how he would fit in the locker room.

J.J. McCarthy News / TWSN / September 30

JJ McCarthy to the Giants Could Be a Perfect Fit

The New York Giants acquired former No. 10 overall pick JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 2027 draft. McCarthy was demoted to a third-string quarterback and was the odd man out on the Vikings behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Vikings rumors: Potential J.J. McCarthy trade request helped put stop to Aaron Rodgers pursuit

The Minnesota Vikings recently shook things up by trading quarterback JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for future draft compensation. The move comes amid the team’s hot 3-0 start to the season, with Kyler Murray recently returning to the lineup after suffering a concussion in Week 1.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 30

6 Truths About the Minnesota Vikings Heading Into Week 4 vs. Miami Dolphins

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, and almost none of it has come easily. They closed with 29 straight points to beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, ground out a 9-3 win in Chicago and beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Vikings sign five players to practice squad, including two new running backs

After some roster shuffling on Tuesday that saw Kyle Van Noy and Max Brosmer brought up to the 53-man roster, the Vikings have signed five players to round out their practice squad on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 30

Vikings' Two Wednesday Signings Aren't Enough to Address Running Back Woes

Much has been made of the Vikings' anemic offense to start the season. Through the first three weeks, Minnesota ranks dead last in total yardage, and has leaned heavily on their elite defense to carry the load.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Vikings Acquire Record-Setting Weapon Before Week 4

The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Audric Estime to their practice squad on Wednesday, adding a proven college workhorse and NFL depth piece as they continue to shuffle the backfield, the team announced.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Vikings Announce Five Practice Squad Signings

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed P Johnny Hekker, RB Audric Estime, RB Devin Neal, OLB Keshawn Banks, and G Josh Priebe to their practice squad

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Vikings-Dolphins line: How has Minnesota fared as a heavy favorite since 2000?

The Vikings are in a position this week that is unfamiliar territory, at least in recent years: They’re favored to win their game on Sunday by double-digits.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Vikings Week 4 NFL Power Rankings Roundup Has Minnesota Rising Everywhere After Win Over Tampa Bay

The Minnesota Vikings sit at 3-0, though their path to an undefeated start has been far from straightforward. They defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, keeping the Vikings unbeaten and elevating them across national NFL power rankings.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Report reveals stunning reason Vikings passed on Aaron Rodgers

After Sam Darnold signed with the Seahawks and Daniel Jones left for the Colts after the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings had J.J. McCarthy and Brett Rypien in the quarterback room when they told Aaron Rodgers that they weren’t interested.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Report reveals why McCarthy is with Giants instead of Colts' Richardson

Report reveals why J.J. McCarthy is with Giants instead of Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Giants agreed this past Monday to send the Minnesota Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for McCarthy.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Report reveals if Giants' Dart views McCarthy as potential threat

Report reveals if Giants' Jaxson Dart views J.J. McCarthy as potential threat

This past Monday, the Giants agreed to send the Minnesota Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for McCarthy.

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Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Minnesota Vikings' Passing Game Had No Answers Without Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left early in the Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, removing the player around whom the passing plan had been built.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 30

Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall

Why did the Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers? And how did things go off the rails for McCarthy in Minnesota?

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Vikings Make Eight Roster Moves For Week 4

The Minnesota Vikings announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday for Week 4. The full list includes: Vikings placed TE Josh Oliver on injured reserve.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Minnesota Vikings add intriguing piece on offense who compares directly to an offensive starter

The running back position is a difficult one for the Minnesota Vikings, and they are taking multiple swings to fortify it. The Minnesota Vikings‘ biggest weakness right now is at running back.

Jauan Jennings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 29

Jauan Jennings Is Already Giving Vikings Reasons to Feel Buyer's Remorse

When the Vikings signed free agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings, the one-year, $8 million contract looked like an absolute steal. Acquiring a productive pass-catcher with a knack for finding the end zone (22 career touchdowns in 75 games before 2026) sounded like a great complement to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Max Brosmer News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29

Vikings Sign QB Max Brosmer From Practice Squad

The quick ending to J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota stay produced a Giants move to create roster space. The team waived Jake Haener; though, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, the young backup is expected to stay with the team on the practice squad if/once he clears waivers today.