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Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / August 30
Fresh look at projected Vikings depth chart based on 53-man roster
The Vikings set the 53-man roster on Sunday. While more roster moves are possible before the Sept. 12 season opener against the Green Bay Packers, we have a good idea of what the depth chart will look like.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 30
J.J. McCarthy makes Vikings' initial 53-man roster — but future remains uncertain
McCarthy will remain with the Minnesota Vikings ... for now.
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?
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30
Major update emerges on JJ McCarthy’s status
JJ McCarthy has lived to fight another day in Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback McCarthy officially finished Sunday’s roster cutdown day still on the team’s 53-man roster, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 30
Vikings' initial 53-man roster set: McCarthy and Brosmer both make the cut
The Vikings have set their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. Not only is J.J. McCarthy among the 53, Minnesota also kept Max Brosmer as the fourth quarterback.
Walter Rouse News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Vikings’ T Walter Rouse Avoids Waiver Wire, Traded To Patriots
On a day in which every team is paring down their roster, the Patriots have made an addition. Often on cutdown day, teams are keeping an eye on who other teams are releasing with an eye on possible claims.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Introducing Minnesota Vikings’ initial 53-man roster with Nolan Teasley putting his stamp on the Vikings
The initial 53-man roster for the Minnesota Vikings has been set, and general manager Nolan Teasley is ready for his first season. The Minnesota Vikings have finished the preseason and have finalized their initial 53-man roster.
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 / A to Z Sports / August 30
Minnesota Vikings get brutal injury news ahead of 2026 season, and it compounds an awful problem
The Minnesota Vikings already had a major need at edge rusher, and it just got a lot worse for Brian Flores. The edge rusher position is one of the worst for the Minnesota Vikings right now, and it got worse on Sunday.
Tyler Batty News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Vikings Placing OLB Tyler Batty On IR
Tom Pelissero reports that the Vikings are placing OLB Tyler Batty on injured reserve, as he will be out for the season due to a torn ACL suffered during the team’s final preseason game.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 30
Rumored Roster Cut Could Give Vikings Intriguing Opportunity to Inject Life Into RB Room
The run game was nearly non-existent for the Minnesota Vikings during the preseason. Although the offense as a whole was extremely disappointing, it was the lack of production from the running backs that was extremely frustrating.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback situation could be fixed by reuniting with an old friend
Head coach Kevin O’Connell has used three or more quarterbacks in two of his first four seasons, making the position a major priority. We don’t know for sure how the Minnesota Vikings are going to fill out the quarterback room, but it’s likely going to look different than it did last year.
Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / August 30
‘Sean Payton was right’: J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings future takes a stunning turn as QB reunion talk grows
J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Vikings future has taken another twist, with speculation growing that the former first-round pick could be traded or released before the start of the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Vikings releasing P Johnny Hekker
He had been competing with sixth-round P Brett Thorson for the starting punter job, and the rookie gets the nod for Minnesota.
Johnny Hekker News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Vikings To Release P Johnny Hekker
Johnny Hekker will be looking for a new place to punt. The decorated specialist was unable to beat out a rookie in Vikings camp, and The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports the 15th-year veteran is off Minnesota’s roster.
Jacob Thomas News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 30
Jacob Thomas' Injury Shouldn't Stop Him From Making Vikings' 53-Man Roster
There was a scary moment early in the third and final preseason game for the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. Against the Denver Broncos, undrafted free agent safety Jacob Thomas went down with what appeared to be a leg injury, and fans immediately expected the worst.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / August 29
Vikings-Broncos reaction: Roster locks, safety injuries, and McCarthy
The Vikings got pounded 34-6 by the Broncos in the preseason finale on Friday night. While there wasn’t a lot to take away from the game, we got a good idea of which backups are closer to being roster locks than bubble guys before the Vikings finalize the 53-man roster.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 29
Fishy injury update on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy hints at potential move
The Minnesota Vikings seem ready to move on from J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 28
Vikings beat out every NFC North team in new ranking
The NFL season hasn't started yet, so it may be premature to get too excited about rankings that are dropping, but still, Minnesota Vikings fans should like this latest tally from USA Today.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Former Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Has Reportedly Died
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and punter Bob Lee, a 17th-round pick who stuck around for 12 NFL seasons and helped the club reach two Super Bowls, died Aug.
Harrison Smith News / Bring Me The News / August 28
Harrison Smith's silence is the loudest clue yet for anxious Vikings fans
Harrison Smith has always kept his life away from football private, and that’s one reason his status ahead of the upcoming NFL regular season remains unknown.
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