The first preseason game is already in the books for the Minnesota Vikings. Although it was nice to see the team in action, not many questions about the roster were answered during the exhibition contest against the New York Giants.
The second of two joint practices between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens has concluded. The Minnesota Vikings have finished two days worth of joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens.
While the question of who will start the 2026 season has been answered, the Vikings’ long-term quarterback question will hang over the organization all year long.
The Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contract of defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, the team announced Wednesday, ending a short stay in Minnesota for the veteran who was preparing to begin his fifth NFL season.
Shortly after Kyler Murray was named the team's Week 1 starting quarterback, whispers surfaced suggesting that Wentz could enter the regular season as the Vikings' primary backup over McCarthy.
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
The Vikings will begin the season with Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback. Minnesota also has J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz in the fold. As expected, McCarthy lost out to Murray during the Vikings’ QB competition which lasted through the spring an into the early stages of training camp.
Kyler Murray will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in their season-opener against the Green Bay Packers. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a 2025 season to forget after the issues experienced at the quarterback position.
There is a lot of value with joint practices, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell doesn’t see as much value in them as the preseason. The Minnesota Vikings have completed their first joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, and we learned quite a bit about both teams.
EAGAN, MN — Wednesday’s joint practice against the Ravens was a wild ride for the Vikings. The offense struggled to find its footing for the majority of the day as the Baltimore defense largely dictated the action.
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell essentially said that J.J. McCarthy is QB2, but it’s not guaranteed to stay that way. The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback on Tuesday, August 11th, and J.J.
Competition is heating up in the NFL. Although preseason is underway and fans are curious about how the Vikings will stack up against other teams in the league, other battles are going on every day at practice that will have a huge impact on the team's performance.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Murray is trying to resurrect his career with the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings went into training camp with one of the most important questions heading into the 2026 season. Unlike most teams, the Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell had to figure out who their starting quarterback would be for the upcoming season.
The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into the 2026 season with Kyler Murray as their new QB1, and Kevin O’Connell and company are hoping that Murray can rejuvenate a passing game that was hard to watch at times this season.
The Vikings might have a bit of a problem on their hands. It involves the action that has to be executed to begin any offensive play: the snap of the football.
EAGAN, MN — Wednesday and Thursday of this week represent what many see as the most significant part of training camp, as the Vikings host the Ravens for two joint practices before matching up for a preseason bout on Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson showcased his undeniable charisma at WWE’s SummerSlam, held at U.S. Bank Stadium, where he climbed atop the broadcast table to energize the hometown crowd before the Night 2 main event.
As expected, the Minnesota Vikings turned to veteran Kyler Murray for their quarterback competition. That left former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy as the backup, but some believe he might not even be the second-best quarterback on the roster.
The first joint practice between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens is in the books and dominated by Brian Flores’ defense.
The Vikings battled the New York Giants in their first foray into NFL action this season and squeaked out a win in a hard-fought game. Different players excelled and saw their stocks rise as we get closer to the team making their final decisions on the 53-man roster.
J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Vikings tenure has unraveled faster than most expected. The 10th overall pick in 2024 missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus, then started 10 games in 2025 and posted 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while battling ankle, concussion, and hand injuries.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released DT Eric Johnson II. It is the corresponding move to the signing of OL Joshua Gray, which was made official. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.
Just because Murray is getting the start in Week 1, that doesn't mean he can relax.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially placed LB Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve. The Vikings also announced they have signed UDFA CB Bryce Phillips to a contract.
The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation.
It sounds as if Jamal Adams ’ first season with the Vikings may already be over. The three-time Pro Bowler exited Minnesota’s first preseason game on Saturday with a right knee injury, as ESPN’s Kevin Seifert details.
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