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The fact that serious analysts are pushing a Kirk Cousins-Vikings trade is absurd

Now is not the time for anyone in Vikings Nation to be thinking about Kirk Cousins riding back to Minnesota on a white horse to save the season. In fact, the logic behind the idea, no matter what happens next with J.J.

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Carson Wentz: Even with the pain, I wanted to be out there

We learned on Monday that Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will miss the rest of the season because of left shoulder injuries he suffered in Week 5. Wentz tore his labrum and fractured his shoulder socket in that game, but played two more games while wearing a shoulder harness.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / October 29

Vikings urged to trade 4th-most used offensive weapon because of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison

Minnesota is a bit one-dimensional.

Minnesota Vikings News / ESPN / October 29

'No, no, it was an optical illusion': How the NFL shut down a field goal controversy

Did Vikings' Will Reichard hit a camera wire on his FG attempt in London? He says yes -- the NFL says no.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continue to make out like bandits following Aidan Hutchinson extension news

Contracts for star players are getting bigger and bigger across the NFL, especially for non-quarterbacks. The ball go rolling last summer when the Vikings beat the wide receiver market by $5 million per season when they signed Justin Jefferson to a new contract worth $35 million per year.

NFL News / Yardbarker

32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Point spread for Lions game is a first for Vikings under Kevin O'Connell

The state of the 2025 Vikings and the challenge that awaits them this weekend are both reflected in the Vegas point spread for Sunday's game against the Lions, which marks uncharted territory for the franchise under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings make necessary roster move heading into Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions who can help them for the stretch run

It's been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the last few weeks. They have lost their last two games to drop to 3-4, and injuries continue to mount, with the latest being quarterback Carson Wentz being placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn left shoulder labrum and broken socket.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Vikings sign QB John Wolford with Carson Wentz out

The Minnesota Vikings signed John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday, one day after fellow quarterback Carson Wentz was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.

NFL News / Sporting News / October 29

Raiders injury update gives Vikings two veteran quarterback trade targets

The Minnesota Vikings need to add a better veteran quarterback to their roster to back up J.J. McCarthy and they should be calling the Las Vegas Raiders, who have two options to consider.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 29

The Lions cannot allow to Vikings to fix their biggest issue against them, even if the new wrinkle is designed to hurt them

The Minnesota Vikings are having a hard time right now after a big 14-win season in 2024. It seems crazy because this team seemed so put together, especially on defense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Vikings sign veteran QB with ties to Kevin O'Connell

And the winner of the 2025 Vikings midseason quarterback addition award is: John Wolford. The Vikings needed to add a third quarterback after losing Carson Wentz to a season-ending shoulder injury, and they went to the Kevin O'Connell archives and dug up Wolford, who played on the Los Angeles Rams teams that O'Connell was part of in 2020 and 2021.