The Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting QB over JJ McCarthy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Murray was released from the Cardinals to begin the new league year.
Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Vikings' cornerback depth chart seems concerning. While returning starters Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers are solid players, there is a lack of depth behind them.
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.
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).
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?
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.
It remains unclear if Murray or McCarthy will start the Vikings' preseason opener at the New York Giants this coming Saturday.
In what was expected to be one of the top quarterback battles throughout the 2026 NFL offseason has turned into non-competitive quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy on the Minnesota Vikings.
EAGAN, MN — It’s been roughly two weeks since the Vikings kicked off their 2026 training camp, and some players are starting to make their presence felt consistently.
Kirk Cousins’ decision to join the Las Vegas Raiders last offseason carried an intriguing subplot for Minnesota Vikings fans, one that only recently came into sharper focus.
The Minnesota Vikings will take one step closer to finalizing their 53-man roster now that their 2026 preseason is set to begin. While training camp is
Outside of the quarterback competition, the run game for the Minnesota Vikings’ offense is the biggest storyline. The quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition continues to be a major talking point, and it sounds like it may remain that way for a while.
The Minnesota Vikings have experienced a mix of home-run selections and clear misses in the first round over the past decade, but few franchises can match the star power at the top of their list.
The Minnesota Vikings may have resolved their running back issues in the 2026 NFL Draft. This year’s NFL Draft was critical for the organization after multiple repeated failures in previous draft classes.
This offseason saw the Minnesota Vikings overhaul to their defensive line. The team cut ties with a couple of expensive veterans who didn't meet expectations in 2025 and drafted a pair of defensive linemen in the early rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Vikings' offensive line was ravaged by an incredible amount of injuries last year. The intended starting five only played 83 total snaps together, and the team was forced to implement 26 different starting line combinations throughout the season, a franchise record.
As we continue into the next week of training camp, most eyes are on the quarterback battle which seems to be leaning towards Kyler Murray, or on some
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has not yet confirmed who will start Minnesota's preseason opener at the New York Giants on Aug. 15.
Minnesota has a smart path to extending Kyler Murray on a long-term deal without disrupting Arizona’s offset money. The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million veteran minimum contract this offseason.
There are not many more compelling quarterback battles in the NFL offseason than the one between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the Minnesota Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to put considerably more emphasis on their rushing attack in 2026. Veteran running back Aaron Jones already believes one young teammate can become a special weapon.
The Minnesota Vikings could not wait to battle again on the gridiron and aim for a better finish than their 9-8 record last season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the second time in three years.
When the Vikings first signed three-time All-Pro Jamal Adams, it was notable that he was listed as a linebacker and given the jersey number 54, a classic LB number that Eric Kendricks wore for almost a decade in Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings training camp practices can sometimes settle into a familiar rhythm, but one rookie running back has begun turning heads in a meaningful way.
The Vikings’ safety position has been in total flux as they wait for the decision of Harrison Smith on whether he will come back to the team or retire.
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson presents one of the most difficult decisions in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Training camp is already underway, but the Minnesota Vikings still don't have a starting quarterback. That's fine by wideout Justin Jefferson.
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