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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 28
Vikings reporter shares more bad news for J.J. McCarthy amid roster-cut rumors
It remains to be seen how much interest McCarthy has attracted from other clubs and whether Kevin O'Connell is ready to discard the young prospect who thus far has made just 10 career regular-season starts.
Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
Vikings Rookie Report Card: Grading Banks to Gerhardt and Everyone in Between as Preseason Ends
EAGAN, MN — With training camp coming to an end and one last preseason game to go, we’ve started to get a picture of what the 2026 Vikings draft class looks like.
J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
3 Surprise Roster Cuts Vikings Could Be Forced to Make (McCarthy Headlines Potential Casualties)
Every NFL team will be forced to trim its roster from 90 to 53 players by 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, and the Vikings will have some tough decisions to make. Every year there's at least one surprise cut, and 2026 likely won't be any different.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
Vikings Have Good Reason to Remain Patient With Harrison Smith's Retirement Decision
Change can be intimidating in the NFL, especially when that change involves potentially losing a franchise pillar that has anchored your defensive backfield for fourteen seasons.
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 / A to Z Sports / August 27
If the Vikings move on from J.J. McCarthy, there are multiple teams that make sense for him
It’s no secret that J.J. McCarthy could be on the move, and there are teams that make sense for him to land. The quarterback room for the Minnesota Vikings is one of the more interesting ones in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
One Trade Vikings Should Make (And One They Must Avoid) as Secondary Concerns Swirl
NFL rosters are slowly taking shape with the mandatory cutdown taking place on Sunday. For the Minnesota Vikings, they'll have several crucial decisions to make at safety, receiver, and even quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 27
Insider says Wentz 'definitely' tracking to be Vikings' backup QB
Is J.J. McCarthy about to go from battling for the starting quarterback job to QB3 on the Vikings’ depth chart? Following an up-and-down performance in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Ravens as well as another injury setback, it seems increasingly likely McCarthy will start the season as Minnesota’s third-string quarterback.
Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell teases cryptic Harrison Smith conversations
The Minnesota Vikings have just over two weeks to go until they are set to kick off the new 2026 NFL season. The Vikings recently got some tough news when it was announced that linebacker Jamal Adams would miss the entire upcoming season due to an injury sustained during training camp.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Will J.J. McCarthy’s injury ruin chances to win Vikings’ QB2 job vs. Broncos?
J.J. McCarthy’s young career has not gone according to plan. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after he led Michigan to a national championship.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
How to Watch Vikings' Preseason Finale vs. Broncos (Start Time, Channel, Who to Monitor & More)
Time is almost up for training camps around the NFL now that the final week of the 2026 preseason is here. After last week's offensively anemic performance
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
Breaking Point: 4 Question Vikings Still Must Answer as Regular Season Looms
Regular season football is nearly back! After a long eight months, the Vikings will host the Packers in the afternoon slot on Sept. 13. The path that's led here has been a wild one, to say the least.
Jeshaun Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
Jeshaun Jones Suspension Opens the Door for Another Vikings WR to Extend His Stay
The 2026 NFL regular season is almost here, and the Vikings will be down a man when the action kicks off. On Tuesday, ESPN's Kevin Siefert on X reported that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones is suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season due to violating the league's substance abuse policy.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 27
Vikings vs. Broncos Preview: 5 key elements to watch that will impact the 53-man roster
The Minnesota Vikings are set to have their final preseason game, and it will answer a lot of roster math questions. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Denver Broncos in their preseason finale on Friday night.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 27
What Vikings' Kevin O'Connell didn't say amid rumors about possible J.J. McCarthy decision
Things continue to go from bad to worse for Minnesota Vikings quarterback and third-year pro J.J. McCarthy this summer.
Harrison Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Vikings Remaining In Touch With S Harrison Smith
Shortly after the Vikings released veteran safety Harrison Smith, Minnesota made it known that the transaction was not an indication that Smith would retire and that it was open to Smith potentially returning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Vikings' Preseason Darling Is Doing All the Right Things to Secure a Roster Spot
EAGAN, MN — The Vikings have had several unexpected heroes rise to the occasion through camp. Seeing guys like Chuck Demmings and Jacob Thomas steal headlines is one of the best parts of every preseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26
Former Vikings star Everson Griffen arrested after being tased on I-394 in Minneapolis
Former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen was tased by law enforcement on Interstate 394 early Wednesday and was subsequently booked into the Hennepin County Jail.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Vikings' Early Run Game Struggles Raise New Red Flags
With a healthy offensive line, the addition of run coordinator Frank Smith, and a rookie with track speed, the pieces are there for a much-improved Vikings run game.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 26
Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision
It has since been suggested that the Vikings could ultimately waive J.J. McCarthy before the deadline for teams to trim rosters to 53 players arrives Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
Harrison Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Have Spoken With Harrison Smith As Recently As This Week
Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said he has spoken with S Harrison Smith as recently as this week. O’Connell added he would provide
Caleb Banks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Already Second-Guessing Decision To Draft First-Round DT Caleb Banks?
According to Essentially Sports’ Tony Pauline, there may already be some doubts in Minnesota about first-round DT Caleb Banks just months after he was selected with the No.
J.J. McCarthy 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?
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 / 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 / Yardbarker / August 24
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB
Jefferson discussed what Murray brings to the table for the Vikings.
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