Given the way J.J. McCarthy played (when available) in 2025, the Vikings find themselves in the market for at least one notable quarterback addition. The manner in which the team goes about bringing in a new passer will make for an interesting offseason storyline.
One of the most logical and realistic quarterback options for the Vikings this offseason might just be the guy who held the QB1 job in Minnesota from 2018 until his Achilles injury in 2023: Kirk Cousins.
The Vikings' crop of 2026 free agents isn't quite as star-studded as last year's group, which was headlined by Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy Jr., and Camryn Bynum.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a disastrous start to his career, and the team could trade him before the start of the 2026 season. After missing his rookie season with an injury, the Michigan product entered the season under center for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Few teams dealt with more disappointing quarterback play in 2025 than the Minnesota Vikings, who will not let that issue plague them again in 2026. While Kevin O’Connell will not give up on J.J.
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
It's starting to sound like J.J. McCarthy won't be unquestioned starter for the Minnesota Vikings next season. McCarthy, a former top-10 pick from Michigan, struggled at times during the 2025 regular season.
Jefferson's latest opportunity to give McCarthy a strong vote of confidence occurred during a Thursday appearance on FS1's "First Things First" program. Instead, Jefferson went down a different road.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer. Announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Thursday night, Craig finally gets the call 26 years
The Minnesota Vikings were hoping to have another player enshrined in Canton, as defensive tackle Kevin Williams just missed being elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
While Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson admitted Sam Darnold would have made the team better in 2025, he said he’s standing behind JJ McCarthy moving forward.
Justin Jefferson is not about to give up his unofficial title of being recognized as the best wide receiver in the NFL. Jefferson has been a star for the Minnesota Vikings for the first six years of his career, and he has been to the Pro Bowl in 4 of those seasons.
The Minnesota Vikings have made some significant changes in the front office over the past week, and they continued that on Thursday. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski made his first hire in Matt Thomas as a consultant to work through the NFL Draft.
You thought you were safe from the boogeyman in 2026? Think again. One of the big Vikings stories of last offseason has reared its ugly head again, with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio telling a Pittsburgh radio station that we can't rule out the possibility of Aaron Rodgers donning a purple jersey in 2026.
The Vikings are currently the NFL’s only team without a general manager. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s firing has left Rob Brzezinski in place atop the front office until after the draft.
C.J. Ham‘s NFL career has come to an end. The longtime Vikings fullback took to Instagram on Thursday to announce his retirement. Ham went undrafted in 2016, but the Duluth, Minnesota native signed with his hometown team.
The Minnesota Vikings have made a significant move to strengthen their front office operations ahead of a critical offseason. The team is hiring longtime NFL executive Matt Thomas as a football administration consultant.
Ja’Marr Chase knew immediately what to say when asked about the rumors linking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to the Minnesota Vikings. During a recent appearance on the “Up & Adams” show, Chase was asked by host Kay Adams about the rumors, which he immediately shut down.
When Brian Flores‘ contract with the Vikings expired, he was expected to become one of the hottest coaches on the market. That level of interest never materialized.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have hired three coaches to their staff for the 2026 season. The following are the new coaches Minnesota officially