Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / November 15

Vikings-Packers Week 10 score predictions from the Bring Me The Sports staff

Kirk Cousins doesn’t have to be a hero to help save the Vikings’ season. He just needs to do what he’s done this season for the Raiders and throughout his career, which is to distribute the football and bring a high floor to the passing game.

Kirk Cousins News / Lindy's Sports / November 15

Vikings take aim at Super Bowl history with Kirk Cousins decision

Let’s start with the Debbie Downer moment for Minnesota Vikings fans: No team has ever made the Super Bowl, never mind won it, during a season in which it traded for a new starting quarterback.

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Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 15

Vikings Have Already Discussed 2027 Return For Kirk Cousins

According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings are interested in keeping QB Kirk Cousins in 2027 and have already broached the possibility with him. The team wanted to make sure Cousins was open to the idea of staying in Minnesota beyond the rest of this season.

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Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / November 15

Jordan Addison’s Thumb Injury Clouds Kirk Cousins’ First Start Back With the Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is a game-time decision for Sunday’s NFC North matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings are already down two of their regular pass catchers and will turn to Kirk Cousins at quarterback.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15

Vikings Interested In Re-Signing Kirk Cousins; Raiders Were Planning To Promote Fernando Mendoza Soon

Kirk Cousins is back with the Vikings after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus with the Falcons and Raiders. While the 38-year-old quarterback has not yet taken a snap for Minnesota in 2026, the club has already expressed an interest in retaining him beyond the current season.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / November 15

Vikings Hit With Concerning Injury Update Before Packers Game

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison enters Sunday’s NFC North clash at Lambeau Field as a true game-time decision after suffering a thumb injury during Friday’s practice.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Justin Jefferson vs. Packers Week 10: 3 Expectations for Vikings WR With Kirk Cousins Back

The last time Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins spent a full season together, Jefferson caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and won NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2022.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Skip Bayless reveals why he ‘never liked’ Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

Skip Bayless has never been particularly impressed with Kirk Cousins, and the veteran commentator hasn’t changed his opinion after the quarterback’s recent trade back to the Minnesota Vikings.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / November 15

After Acquiring Kirk Cousins, the Heat is on Kevin O'Connell as well as Vikings new QB1

The Minnesota Vikings are at a crossroads. The team that shows up at Lambeau Field has to be dramatically different from the team that competed in the first eight games of the season.

Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 14

Caleb Banks Doubts Have the Opportunity to Be Squashed vs. Packers in Week 10

So far this season, rookie defensive lineman Caleb Banks hasn't been much of a factor for the Minnesota Vikings. That is disappointing since the team selected him with the No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Kirk Cousins receives classy gesture from new Vikings teammate

Kirk Cousins was the recipient of a classy gesture from one of his new teammates after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings this week. The veteran quarterback sought to wear his traditional No.

Jordan Addison News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Vikings make roster moves amid Jordan Addison’s injury concern

The Minnesota Vikings made a pair of roster moves Saturday as wide receiver Jordan Addison deals with a thumb injury ahead of a pivotal NFC North matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 14

Ian Rapoport says the Vikings tried to trade for another quarterback before bringing Kirk Cousins back

The Minnesota Vikings made a big move to bring back Kirk Cousins. They also made enquiries about trading for another name. With no room for error in an ultra-competitive NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings knew they had to solve their quarterback problem.

Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Vikings’ biggest mistake at 2026 NFL Trade Deadline after adding Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed Kirk Cousins back with enthusiasm, especially from the receivers who previously played alongside him. Jordan Addison noted that Cousins’ first practice after being traded from Las Vegas felt as though he had never left, highlighting the familiarity that could help the team navigate another change at quarterback.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / HITC / November 14

‘Standards’… Cam Newton says Odell Beckham Jr is damaging his legacy with latest developments

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has warned Odell Beckham Jr that he is damaging his legacy. When he came into the NFL, Odell Beckham Jr was one of the most electric wide receivers in the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Lindy's Sports / November 14

Justin Jefferson deserves better from the Vikings, but can Kirk Cousins deliver

Justin Jefferson has been in the top-5 best NFL wide receiver conversation since his sensational rookie season and he only added to his reputation in the seasons after that.

Kirk Cousins News / Viral Sports News / November 14

Vikings Nearly Traded for Another QB Before Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2026 trade deadline with a clear and pressing need at quarterback. After a Monday night meltdown against the Buffalo Bills that exposed the limitations of their current options, the front office moved aggressively to stabilize the position and protect a season that still offered real playoff potential.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Key Areas that Must Come Through for Vikings Beyond the QB1 Position

The primary image of the Minnesota Vikings this season involves the failures at the quarterback position. Whether it’s Kyler Murray running around in circles before throwing the ball in the dirt or Carson Wentz firing the ball 10 feet out of Justin Jefferson’s range, the QB play has been abominable.

Justin Jefferson News / HITC / November 14

Chris Long says Justin Jefferson is ‘wasting his career’ with the Minnesota Vikings after what’s been happening

Chris Long has suggested that the Minnesota Vikings’ poor quarterback options in recent years mean that Justin Jefferson has been wasting his career. The Vikings are 6-2 for the season and their defence has largely carried them to that positive record as their offence has been pretty poor.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Vikings Rule Out Five Players For Week 10

The Minnesota Vikings officially ruled out LB Blake Cashman, TE T.J. Hockenson, DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, WR Jauan Jennings, and QB Kyler Murray for Week 10 against the Packers. Minnesota has already named Kirk Cousins their Week 10 starter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

How J.J. McCarthy has 'blown away' Giants since trade with Vikings

While the New York Giants suffered a brutal home loss to the Washington Commanders Thursday night, New York QB J.J. McCarthy produced a third solid performance over four games with the club.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 13

Vikings rookie Jakobe Thomas speaks out after giving up No. 8 jersey for Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins took the practice field Thursday wearing the purple No. 8 he had for six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, two days after the trade that brought him back from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13