Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 19

A Specific Free Agent WR Just Makes Too Much Sense

It has been an eventful summer for the Vikings’ receiver position. The franchise has lost Rondale Moore for the entire season. He was planned to be the punt returner and a yards-after-catch threat over the middle of the field.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / August 19

'He's obviously worked hard' -- Brian Flores sings the praises of emerging star on his defense

Going into the 2025 season, the Minnesota Vikings' defense looks to be another really good unit that could rank among the best in the history of the storied franchise.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19

Two analysts predict last-place finish for Vikings in NFC North

The Vikings almost certainly aren't going to win as many games in 2025 as they did last season. That's just what happens when you go 14-3 without a transcendent, MVP-caliber quarterback; it's quite hard to win that many games.

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Kenny Willekes News / Sporting News / August 19

Ex-Spartan, former Vikings’ DE getting third shot at NFL with Steelers after UFL campaign

Former Michigan State walk-on defensive end Kenny Willekes is no stranger to high stakes, or to injuries. The beginning of Willekes’ professional career may have been plagued by injuries, causing the Vikings to waive him twice, but the Spartan alum is getting another shot.

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Max Brosmer News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19

Vikings training camp recap, Day 17: Max Brosmer continues to impress

The practices are no longer open to fans, but the final week of Vikings training camp continued on Tuesday. There will be one last practice on Wednesday before the team heads to Nashville for the preseason finale against the Titans on Friday night.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / August 19

Exiled Vikings Corner Is Back in the League

Under Mike Zimmer in the 2020 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings attempted a pretty ridiculous strategy that backfired dramatically, and the franchise still has not fully recovered.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Multiple Minnesota Vikings are in danger of losing their roster spot after surprise training camp performances

When it comes to Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah building out the 53-man roster, it's going to be a tough process. Most of us have heard about boy math and girl math, but let me introduce you roster math.

Jon Gruden News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19

Jon Gruden previews Vikings' season, expects aggressive run game

Former Super Bowl champion head coach Jon Gruden, while previewing the entire NFC North on his YouTube channel last week, broke down what he expects from the Vikings after an offseason with significant roster moves.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Vikings Announced Three Roster Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed OL Zack Bailey and RB Xazavian Valladay to the roster. They also waived LB Max Tooley in a corresponding move. Valladay, 26, played five years at Wyoming before transferring to Arizona State for his final season in 2022.

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's brilliance continues to shine with latest quarterback news proving it once again

The Minnesota Vikings have a brilliant forward thinking general manager in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. He led the Vikings to a 34-17 record while they were rebuilding over the first three seasons of his tenure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19

Vikings injury update: Andrew Van Ginkel's status unclear, Harrison Smith still out

While Monday provided positive news with the Minnesota Vikings welcoming wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Josh Metellus back to practice, All-Pro edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and veteran safety Harrison Smith remained sidelined.

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J.J. McCarthy News / CBSSports.com / August 19

This Vikings roster is ready to contend — the question is whether J.J. McCarthy is

Minnesota’s roster is built to contend. Its prized “rookie” QB is still learning on the fly

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Vikings impressive defensive line depth highlighted by day 3 NFL Draft pick with impressive pedigree

One thing that general managers love to do in the NFL Draft is select former five-star recruits. Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did just that in April when he selected Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins.

Justin Jefferson News / Pro Football Talk / August 19

Justin Jefferson glad to be "feeling great" and on track for Week 1

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made a long-awaited return to practice on Monday. Jefferson hurt his hamstring on the second day of training camp and remained on the sideline until taking his first steps back on the field to kick off the week.

Dalton Risner News / Pro Football Rumors / August 18

Bengals to host veteran offensive lineman

He named the Bengals as one of his potential landing spots back in April.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Minnesota Vikings add intriguing running back ahead of preseason finale who could be solid depth

Running back depth for the Minnesota Vikings has been an issue for the last few years. It's been in a rough spot for them under head coach Kevin O'Connell, which has led to them trading for running back Cam Akers in each of the last two seasons.

Jalen Nailor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Vikings WR gets murky injury update from Kevin O’Connell

Kevin O’Connell didn’t have the best injury update for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor as the preseason winds down. Nailor suffered a hand injury during training camp, having been on the sidelines throughout the preseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 18

Vikings' Justin Jefferson takes step in recovery from injury

Vikings star Justin Jefferson takes big step in recovery from hamstring injury

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