Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 12

There’s a J.J. McCarthy Injury Update

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury in Week 2’s loss versus the Atlanta Falcons and hasn’t played since. In each of the last three contests, backup Carson Wentz captained the offense, guiding his squad to a 2-1 record.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 12

NFL Has a Bizarre Response to a Recent Vikings Controversy

The Minnesota Vikings had two attempts to pull off game-winning drives in their two-week overseas trip, and they managed to complete one of them. Led by a perfect Carson Wentz late in the fourth quarter, the purple squad secured a victory over the Cleveland Browns and remains unbeaten in London.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 12

NFL insider confirms the obvious with status of Minnesota Vikings QBs J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz

One of the biggest stories in the NFL is what the Minnesota Vikings will do at the quarterback position. Head coach Kevin O'Connell went into the season with J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Vikings CB Byron Murphry given news he didn't want to hear during the bye week from the London trip

The Minnesota Vikings are on the bye week, but the news doesn't stop just because they aren't playing. Cornerback Byron Murphy has been fined $17,389 for a horse collar tackle against Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins in the Week 5 21-17 win in London.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Vikings rumors: Why J.J. McCarthy’s injury still has QB situation ‘murky’ after bye

J.J. McCarthy just can’t catch a break. In his rookie season, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback suffered a season-ending injury before the regular season even began.

Kobe King News / purplePTSD.com / October 12

A Vikings Rookie Has Faded Almost Completely into the Background

Vikings rookie tight end Gavin Bartholomew hasn’t factored into Minnesota’s season. The reason is his health, or lack thereof. He has been on sidelines for the entire season, going back to not participating in training camp.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 12

NFL 'acknowledges' Reichard's kick hit wire, won't make statistical change

We have some finality to Will Reichard's mysterious field goal miss last week that appeared to hit a camera wire... kind of. According to NFL analyst Jordan Schultz, Reichard and the Vikings requested that the league remove his missed field goal from the official record books.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 11

NFL acknowledges Reichard's kick hit wire, won't make stastical change

We have some finality to Will Reichard's mysterious field goal miss last week that appeared to hit a camera wire... kind of. According to NFL analyst Jordan Schultz, Reichard and the Vikings requested that the league remove his missed field goal from the official record books.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

NFL makes decision after Vikings kicker appeals to have his perfect season reinstated

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard saw his perfect kicking season spoiled by a SkyCam wire. However, the NFL has no plans of righting the wrong. Reichard entered the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns with a perfect 8-for-8 record on field goal attempts.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Will Reichard News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Vikings K Will Reichard asks the NFL to go one step further after missing a call that could come back to bite him

The Minnesota Vikings have a long road trip in Europe when they played the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns in back-to-back weeks. There were some tough moments for the Vikings, but one of the biggest ones came in the fourth quarter this past Sunday in London.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Vikings Star Risks Getting Fined After Going Against Controversial NFL Decision That Cost Kevin O’Connell’s Side

The new K-ball rules have undoubtedly changed the game for NFL kickers, who have been hitting clinical conversion rates. But the last Sunday, when Vikings kicker Will Reichard, of all people, missed a 51-yarder against the Browns, that would have tied the game.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 10

'I would be in the dumps' -- Jonathan Greenard continues to be impressed by J.J. McCarthy's

Injuries have been a major theme for the Minnesota Vikings throughout the first five weeks. Just on the offensive side of the football, they have lost 13 games to starters, with most of them coming on the offensive line.

Harrison Smith News / purplePTSD.com / October 10

Vikings Star Has Yet to Return to the Starting Lineup

It’s been quite strange to see number 22 trot off and on the field various times throughout a game. For the first 13 seasons of his career, Vikings safety Harrison Smith had pretty much always played when the defense was asked to get the ball back.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 10

Minnesota Vikings have difficult decision ahead of them to maximize the offense after the bye week and beyond

The offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings has been the most difficult aspect of the team this season. Over the course of the first five games, the Vikings have lost 13 games so far on offense due to injury, with the majority of them coming on the offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 10

5 NFL storylines to watch during the Vikings' bye week

The Vikings' bye week will give fans an opportunity to watch some different teams across the league more closely. Minnesota's next opponent, Philadelphia, was already upset on Thursday Night Football against the Giants, but here are five other storylines for Vikings fans to keep an eye on in Week 6.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 10

Vikings Have Taken an Unexpected Loss

The offensive lines in the Twin Cities over the last decade have not received good reviews from Minnesota Vikings fans. That’s why everyone was excited to part ways with some of the culprits in the past offseason in favor of some supposed upgrades.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / purplePTSD.com / October 10

The Move Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Probably Wants Back

Sacrificing (more than) a 4th-Round selection alongside (close to) $4.6 million in cap space is a decent amount. Has Adam Thielen been worth it? Pretty decisively, the answer is no even though Kevin O’Connell has tried to run some interference.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 9

5 Vikings players whose stock has fallen in the first 5 weeks of 2025

If we're going to write about five Vikings players who have boosted their stock in the first five weeks of the season, it only makes sense to also take a look at the other side of the spectrum.

Daniel Jones News / Yardbarker / October 9

Did Daniel Jones take shot at Giants while speaking about Vikings stint?

Did Colts' Daniel Jones take shot at Giants while speaking about Vikings stint?

Jones featured for the Giants from the opening night of the 2019 NFL Draft up through his release last fall.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed TE Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Thursday. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 7

How McCarthy showed growth as Wentz started for Vikings

How J.J. McCarthy 'had some real moments of growth' as Carson Wentz started for Vikings

Wentz won two of three starts as McCarthy recovered from a high right ankle sprain that he picked up back on Sept. 14.

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Nick Vannett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Vikings Cut Two Players Including TE Nick Vannett

The Minnesota Vikings officially waived G Vershon Lee and released TE Nick Vannett on Monday. Vannett, 32, is a former third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Seahawks out of Ohio State.