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Vikings sign guard Joshua Gray, release veteran defensive tackle

The Vikings have made another move towards the back end of their 90-man roster. They announced on Wednesday morning that they’ve signed guard Joshua Gray and released defensive tackle Eric Johnson II.

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Vikings Surprisingly Predicted to Dump Popular 6-foot-6 Defender

Tyler Batty entered Minnesota Vikings training camp as a relatively unheralded second-year edge rusher, yet he quickly emerged as one of the more intriguing stories of the summer.

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Vikings finally address an area of need ahead of joint practices with Ravens, but questions still remain

When you look at the Minnesota Vikings roster, center is a key area of need, and they have added someone at the position. During the course of training camp, snapping has been an issue for the Minnesota Vikings.

Eric Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Vikings Cut DT Eric Johnson II

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released DT Eric Johnson II. It is the corresponding move to the signing of OL Joshua Gray, which was made official. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.

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3 Vikings Veterans Trending Towards Roster Bubble: Ivan Pace's Future Is Officially in Question

The Vikings are a team that is preparing for the future. Many of their recent roster moves were made to get younger and cut ties with players with bloated contracts who weren't performing up to the team's standards.

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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.

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Examining the Stakes for Each Position Group in the Vikings' Offense This Season

I may regret this in a few months, but as of mid-August, I’m starting to feel very optimistic about the 2026 Vikings offense. After months of uncertainty,

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19

Vikings Rookie DL Report Card: Young Defenders Aren't Ready for Regular Season

The Minnesota Vikings made massive adjustments to their defensive line after the 2025 NFL season. The team parted ways with expensive veterans and used the draft to acquire young talent to fill the holes in the trenches.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Vikings Film Room: Draft pick’s debut didn’t go very well, and it raises a major cause for concern moving forward

The Minnesota Vikings made three third-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of them struggled on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota Vikings won their preseason debut by a score of 13-10 over the New York Giants.

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Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections 2.0: Who Helped Their Case in Preseason Week 1?

EAGAN, MN — We’re officially one week closer to cut day: the moment when all 32 teams across the league simultaneously make some dreams come true, and others stay dreams.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Vikings vs. Ravens Joint Practice Preview: Kyler Murray vs. Lamar Jackson and 2026 rookie class highlight two-day extravaganza

The Minnesota Vikings are set to host the Baltimore Ravens for two days of joint practices at TCO Performance Center. The Minnesota Vikings are wrapping up their training camp with joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens at TCO Performance Center.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Vikings’ biggest issue is reaching a crisis point with few realistic options to fix it

You normally don’t notice the center often because snapping is second nature, but that’s not the case with the Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings might have a big problem on their hands, and it’s one that many saw coming going into the season.

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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.

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Packers grab player from rival to address position of need

Packers grab player from NFC North rival to address key position of need on the roster

The Green Bay Packers dipped into the NFC North to bolster their edge defender depth.

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Vikings’ Most Glaring Preseason Disappointment So Far (And What Comes Next)

Ah, mid-August. The time of year when months of football withdrawals lead to constant dissection of every practice rep and preseason snap once football returns in its earliest form.

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Minnesota Vikings have a dire need at a key position, and the options are dwindling at a rapid pace

The biggest need for the Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have a glaring hole at edge rusher, and the preseason tape is making it impossible to ignore.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / August 18

Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a 'hot seat' candidate

Just because Murray is getting the start in Week 1, that doesn't mean he can relax.

Kyler Murray is struggling with one key aspect of Vikings offense

Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision

NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision

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Max Brosmer's 53-Man Roster Hopes Are Fading as Vikings Prepare for Preseason Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings showed a lot of faith in University of Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer when they made him a priority free-agent signing following the 2025 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Vikings Training Camp Stock Watch: 4 risers and fallers ranging from a former first-round pick to a rookie minicamp UDFA

Through the first preseason game, we have some really interesting movement in who has adjusted their stock. The Minnesota Vikings are nearing the end of training camp with joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens on the horizon.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / August 18

J.J. McCarthy’s performance raised a major red flag the Minnesota Vikings cannot ignore going into the 2026 season

After being replaced as the starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy didn’t do enough to show that he’s in a good spot moving forward. Saturday’s preseason

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / August 18

New position coaches among biggest storylines through two weeks of Gophers camp

It has been two weeks since the Gophers officially reported for fall camp on Monday, August 3. There have been plenty of developments and key storylines for Dinkytown this summer.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / August 18

Kyler Murray is struggling with one key aspect of Vikings offense

As expected, the Vikings will roll with Murray as their starting quarterback.

Kyler Murray must do one thing to succeed with Vikings

Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision

NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision

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Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 18

Vikings Welcome Back Controversial Coach After Three-Week Suspension Following DWI Arrest

The Minnesota Vikings’ open practice began on August 1, and they had to make a strong call even before it started. They suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay on July 28.

Jamal Adams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Vikings Officially Place LB Jamal Adams On IR

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially placed LB Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve. The Vikings also announced they have signed UDFA CB Bryce Phillips to a contract.