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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 12
McCarthy vs. Wentz: Debating Who Vikings Should Name as Kyler Murray's Backup
It's no longer news that Kyler Murray is the Vikings' starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season, as there's been more than enough time to digest the new reality.
Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / August 12
Kyler Murray’s Mobility Wins Vikings’ 2026 Quarterback Battle
The Minnesota Vikings have a new starting quarterback, and it’s not the guy they drafted in the first round two years ago. Head coach Kevin O’Connell named Kyler Murray the team’s Week 1 starter for 2026 on Tuesday, ending a competition with J.J.
J.J. McCarthy News / Viral Sports News / August 12
Vikings Coach Gets Honest About J.J. McCarthy After QB Decision
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy continues to show progress even after the team named Kyler Murray its starter for the 2026 season.
The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 11
The Minnesota Vikings Player With the Best Value in 2026 Fantasy Football
The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 NFL season looking to get back on track after an underwhelming 2025 season. They went on to add Kyler Murray to their quarterback room this offseason, and it can be assumed their offensive output will be better in 2026.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 11
Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy
The real work now begins for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / August 11
Vikings training camp recap, Day 11: After getting the QB job, Kyler Murray looks the part
On the day he was announced as the Vikings' starting quarterback, Kyler Murray provided some on-field evidence to support that decision. Whether the news gave him a boost of confidence or not, Murray went out and had one of his best days of training camp so far.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
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.
Dontae Fleming News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Dontae Fleming Is Making the Vikings' Final Wide Receiver Battle Impossible to Ignore
The Vikings have several key position battles to figure out during training camp and preseason, none of them more important than the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 11
Adam Schefter floats JJ McCarthy trade possibility after losing Vikings QB battle
When news broke that Kyler Murray officially won the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback job to start the 2026 NFL season, fans openly wondered what the future held for former first-round pick JJ McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11
6 Most Important Non-QB Positions to Watch in Vikings' Preseason Opener
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve made it. The Vikings are only days away from playing a real football game, kind of. I get it, though; August football isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Kevin O’Connell addresses JJ McCarthy’s future with Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are maintaining that JJ McCarthy still has a future with the organization despite him losing the team’s starting quarterback job to Kyler Murray.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 11
Kevin O'Connell addresses future of J.J. McCarthy after Kyler Murray decision
O'Connell addressed McCarthy's status with the team after confirming Murray would be the team's starter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Four Players the Vikings Should Consider Cutting or Trading Before the Regular Season Starts
The Vikings' training camp is currently underway as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Giants this Saturday. The team is assessing players and starting to form a semblance of a 53-man roster for the beginning of the regular season.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 11
Minnesota Vikings add former HBCU star to training camp roster
A former HBCU star has been added to the Minnesota Vikings training camp roster. South Carolina State’s Jarod Washington has signed with the Vikings to participate in training camp on August 2nd.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 11
Vikings insider expands on Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition alarms
A Monday update revealed that neither Murray nor McCarthy has performed well enough in recent training-camp practices to be considered the undisputed leader in the QB competition.
Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11
Demond Claiborne Could Have a Bigger Vikings Role Than Expected as His Electric Camp Continues
The Vikings used pick No. 198 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne. They selected the speedy rusher to improve the team's rushing attack, which struggled last year, averaging 108.3 rushing yards per game (23rd).
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