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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 26
Report: Choosing McCarthy Over Darnold, Rodgers Led to Vikings GM's Firing
The timing of the Vikings' firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah — 26 days after their season ended — raised a lot of eyebrows and questions about what spurred the decision when teams typically move on from general managers in the days immediately following a season.
Scott Van Pelt News / The Spun / February 26
Scott Van Pelt Issues Apology For Unfortunate 'SportsCenter' Mistake
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt has issued a public apology to the family of former NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore. The NFL world learned last Saturday night that Moore was found dead with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26
Former HBCU coach joins Minnesota Vikings staff
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are adding a former HBCU coach to their staff. Former Florida A&M special teams coordinator Chili Davis has been added to the Vikings’ staff as assistant special teams coach.
The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / February 26
Vikings have a plan to replace J.J. McCarthy
The decision to commit to J.J. McCarthy came back to bite the Vikings and it sounds like they want some competition at the position heading into 2026.
Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?
As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 26
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Offseason Outlook
If you think Jets fans were pained to see Sam Darnold hoist the Lombardi Trophy as a Super Bowl champion this year, imagine how fans of the Minnesota Vikings must feel.
Rondale Moore News / Football Analysis / February 26
$8.9M NFL Career Ends in Tragedy—25-Year-Old Found Dead Hours After Teammate Reached Out
It was a Saturday evening in New Albany, Indiana, the same small town where Rondale Moore grew up. But this time, police weren’t there for a celebration.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 25
Why Vikings must pursue Derek Carr, who's 'serious' about 2026 comeback
Carr retired before the start of the 2025 season because of a right shoulder issue. Apparently, he now feels healthy.
J.J. McCarthy News / Total Pro Sports / February 25
Minnesota Vikings VP Offers Damning Comments That Suggest JJ McCarthy Is Done
Minnesota Vikings executive vice president of football operations and interim GM Rob Brzezinski put quarterback JJ McCarthy on notice with some damning comments at the NFL Combine.
Justin Skule News / A to Z Sports / February 25
Vikings Free Agent Profile: Justin Skule's 2025 performance was exactly what Minnesota paid for
After the retirement of fullback C.J. Ham, the Minnesota Vikings are set to have 20 free agents heading into the offseason. They are going to move on from multiple players and bring in new players to fill their spots.
The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 25
Interim GM Rob Brzezinski continues firm messaging regarding Minnesota Vikings' future at quarterback
The only thing we know for sure about the Minnesota Vikings is that they won't return the same quarterback room in 2026. We know that J.J. McCarthy is going to be on the roster, as they selected him 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 25
Top NFL Draft prospect just proved why the Minnesota Vikings need to make him their top priority
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has led one of the top defenses in the NFL during his three seasons with the purple and gold. When you look at how Flores has maximized the units with the Vikings, it comes down to one thing: intelligence.
Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Minnesota Vikings: NFL Analyst Predicts Kirk Cousins Will Return and be Starting Quarterback in 2026
The Minnesota Vikings finished with a 9-8 record this past season in the NFL and missed the playoffs. Minnesota was 14-3 in 2025 and made the playoffs with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 25
NFL analyst predicts Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback, and it speaks volumes about the future
The quarterback position is a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings. They invested a top-10 pick into J.J. McCarthy thinking he was the answer at quarterback for the next 10-15 years.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / February 25
What realistic options do Vikings have at QB for 2026?
Through two seasons, J.J. McCarthy has struggled to stay on the field amid injuries, and when he is on the field, he's battled inconsistency.
Aaron Rodgers News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 25
Schefter's 'Interesting' Comment Adds to Growing List of Rodgers-Vikings Speculation
Aaron Rodgers is expected to make his decision about 2026 by mid-March, and the NFL's top insider can see a scenario where the 42-year-old is playing for the Minnesota Vikings next season.
Adam Schefter doesn’t rule out Minnesota Vikings for Aaron Rodgers in 2026
Aaron Rodgers is more likely than not to play in 2026 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but don’t rule out the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN’s Adam Schefter referred to Rodgers and Minnesota’s flirtation last year and that could come to fruition this offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / February 26
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell, executive seem to make feelings clear about J.J. McCarthy
A 2024 first-round draft choice, McCarthy spent his entire rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair. Injuries then limited him to just 10 starts, some of which were far from impressive, this past season.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
Former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has landed a new job
The Minnesota Vikings made a big change to their front office by firing Adofo-Mensah on Jan. 30. However, it didn’t take long for him to find a new job.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 24
Vikings May Not Have Much Luck Trying to Trade Veteran Defensive Tackle
The Vikings have engaged in trade talks with teams around veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, according to insider Jordan Schultz. Whether that's actually a realistic outcome remains to be seen.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22
Former Vikings DB Ronyell Whitaker dies at 46
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker has died. The three-year NFL veteran died Sunday, his family confirmed in a statement posted by the team.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
ESPN got ripped for screwing up their Rondale Moore tribute
ESPN was among a number of media outlets that received sharp criticism for a major error in covering the death of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore.
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