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Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 26

NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation

When the Minnesota Vikings training camp opened, the pecking order at receiver already looked pretty clear. Jeshaun Jones simply wasn’t part of the plan, but that didn’t mean he was ready to back off.

Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26

Dillon Bell's Vikings Roster Spot Chances Are Looking Dire

EAGAN, MN — The NFL offseason can be a wild ride. Players often gain hype, only to make little impact when it matters most. Heck, early camp reports from 2020 had Bisi Johnson outperforming a rookie Justin Jefferson.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 26

Insider thinks Vikings could make shocking J.J. McCarthy move after practice development

Is McCarthy's position in Minnesota more tenuous than most assumed?

Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?

Former Vikings player shares alarming J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers

Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB

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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.

J.J. McCarthy News / The Spun / August 25

Vikings Take Step Towards Getting Rid Of J.J. McCarthy Before Week 1

Forget about losing the starting job, J.J. McCarthy might lose his spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. After missing all of his rookie season due to injury, McCarthy returned to the gridiron in 2025 and had an underwhelming campaign.

Jeshaun Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games

Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 25

Minnesota Vikings Key Wide Receiver Suspended

As roster cuts approach for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season getting underway, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to have a really good wide receiver

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25

The Vikings Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game

The Vikings are two weeks into their 2026 preseason schedule with just one more game to go until the team has to be cut down to 53 men. We’ve seen some good performances from different players as we watch the position battles and the roster bubble closely over the next week to see who our 2026 Week 1 rostered players will be.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 25

Will Ragatz's 2026 Mr. Mankato ballot: Surprise standouts of Vikings training camp

Who deserves to be this year’s Mr. Mankato winner? “Mr. Mankato” is an unofficial award that is given out every year to an unheralded standout at Vikings training camp.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Vikings make eye-opening backup QB practice decision

J.J. McCarthy’s fall down the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback depth chart may not be over yet. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that McCarthy and veteran Carson Wentz split second-team reps during a relatively brief 80-minute Vikings practice.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster decisions were made a little bit easier on Tuesday thanks to a tough decision from the NFL

The Minnesota Vikings will have an easier decision on Sunday when making final cuts thanks to a suspension. The Minnesota Vikings received some unfortunate news on Tuesday when wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Vikings' WR Receives Suspension News Ahead of 2026 Season

The Minnesota Vikings are down to their final week of roster decisions before the 2026 season gets underway. Minnesota opens the year at home against the Green Bay Packers on Sept.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Vikings’ 28-year-old wide receiver suspended 3 games for substance abuse violation

Jeshaun Jones of the Minnesota Vikings was just suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It is unclear at this point what illegal substance that the receiver took, but he won’t be eligible for reinstatement until Monday, Sept.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / August 25

Kyler Murray Gives Justin Jefferson Fresh Fuel in Minnesota

Justin Jefferson is done letting anyone else wear the crown. Following a rocky 2025 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings star made it clear he still views himself as the best receiver in football, and that he plans to prove it this season.

Jeshaun Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended Three Games

Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifter, Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse policy. Jones, 26, was a three-year starter at Maryland who signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 25

Ben Leber questions the health of Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's relationship

Watch one episode of Netflix’s “Quarterback” and you’ll quickly see how well Joe Flacco gets along with his teammates, including Joe Burrow, who reclaimed the QB1 role from him late last season in Cincinnati.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25

5 Minnesota Vikings firmly on the roster bubble, and could have their futures decided vs. Broncos

There will be some really difficult choices for the Vikings to make when making roster cuts this week thanks to good performances. The Minnesota Vikings are just days away from finalizing their initial 53-man roster, and this year’s roster bubble is more compelling than what we’ve seen in years past.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Sources: Current Vikings Regime Questions Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Decision to Draft Caleb Banks

Much has been written about the quarterback battle within the Minnesota Vikings, a competition that amounted to little after Kyler Murray was quickly handed the starting job.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Minnesota Vikings make another intriguing roster move in waiving a former UDFA standout

It’s an interesting cornerback room for the Vikings, and they just made a major change to the depth of it. The Minnesota Vikings are making roster moves ahead of their final preseason game of the 2026 season, waiving two players with injury designations and adding depth at multiple positions.

Dwight McGlothern News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25