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Kyler Murray News / The Lead / August 14
Kyler Murray’s Mobility Is Only Part of Kevin O’Connell’s Vision for the Vikings
On Tuesday, August 11, as the Minnesota Vikings began prepping for their first preseason game, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Kyler Murray will be the team’s starting quarterback.
Tai Felton News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 14
Tai Felton Is on Track to Be a Significant Vikings Contributor in 2026
As the Vikings prepare for Saturday's preseason opener, second-year wide receiver Tai Felton is one player a lot of fans will be monitoring. The Vikings used a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Felton despite having other needs at the time.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 14
Dan Orlovsky has wild take on Kyler Murray with the Minnesota Vikings rooted in both truth and myth
Talking about the Minnesota Vikings offense is an interesting beast When the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback, there were some interesting opinions across the media, especially with how things will go.
The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?
J.J. McCarthy News / EssentiallySports / August 14
Vikings QB1 Decision 'Bigger Indictment' on Kevin O’Connell Than JJ McCarthy, Claims NFL Analyst
Unlike any other franchise in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings have a strange habit of moving on from their quarterbacks in their early stages. In the last 30 years, they have started with 27 different quarterbacks.
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.
Carson Wentz News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 14
3 Predictions for Vikings Preseason Week 1 After Thursday's Practice: Wentz's Role Is Clear
EAGAN, MN — The Vikings are fully focused on their first preseason game of 2026, and Thursday’s practice certainly showed it. The majority of the day was spent at a slow pace or in walkthroughs.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14
Steelers’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win
The Minnesota Vikings have officially handed the keys to Kyler Murray. That decision could create the perfect opportunity for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell named Murray the team’s 2026 starter after a training-camp competition with JJ McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 14
Four Reasons to Be Excited for Kyler Murray in Minnesota, Even If You Still Believe in J.J. McCarthy
EAGAN, MN — The summer of quarterback competition came to an end earlier this week, as head coach Kevin O’Connell officially announced Kyler Murray as the team's starter for the 2026 season.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 14
Vikings Preseason Preview: 5 players to watch vs. Giants, including multiple position battles
The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon against the New York Giants. The Minnesota Vikings kick off their preseason schedule at 12 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Vikings Legend Cris Carter Sends Clear J.J. McCarthy Message
A Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer made clear this week that the team should not walk away from quarterback J.J. McCarthy despite the young signal-caller losing his starting role.
Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 13
Kyler Murray is a Must-Draft Quarterback in Fantasy Football
Kevin O’Connell named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday after the end of training camp. Murray, who signed a one-year contract in the offseason, beat out 2025 starter and former first-round pick JJ McCarthy.
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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 13
20 intriguing players to watch in the Vikings' preseason opener on Saturday
After two-plus weeks of training camp, the Vikings get to put the uniforms on and take on another team for the first time when they kick off their three-game preseason slate on Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Minnesota Vikings Make Two RB Moves, Add 29-TD Playmaker
The Minnesota Vikings made a quiet but purposeful adjustment to their running back group this week, signing former Oregon State standout Jermar Jefferson while releasing Jordan Mims.
Kyler Murray News / Trade Talk Sports / August 13
Kyler Murray Is a High-Value Gamble for the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with Minnesota after the Arizona Cardinals released him.
Jordan Mason News / TWSN / August 13
Why Jordan Mason is the Minnesota Vikings RB to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football
One big question around the Minnesota Vikings was already answered this year with Kyler Murray being named the starting quarterback. To me, that already makes this offense a lot more appealing, which will help Jordan Mason.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 13
Minnesota Vikings making the playoffs in 2026 could boil down to one element that propelled them in 2024
Winning football games is very simple, but getting there is very different from year to year. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been very good across his tenure.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 13
Tai Felton and multiple rookies are standing out at Vikings camp
While J.J. McCarthy didn't do enough to win the starting quarterback job, several other young Vikings players have impressed head coach Kevin O'Connell at training camp.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Comeback Player of the Year: Five players who should actually win the award
The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award should be about more than simply having a better season than the one before.
Joe Huber News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 13
Offensive Lineman Joe Huber on the Rise at Vikings Training Camp
The Minnesota Vikings are serious about protecting their quarterback and opening holes in the run game during the 2026 NFL season. They proved this by using a first-round pick on left guard Donovan Jackson last year and extending right tackle Brian O'Neill this offseason.
Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Kyler Murray's Health Will Determine if he's Going to be a Franchise Quarterback for the Vikings
With the Vikings now deep into training camp and only days away from their first preseason game against the New York Giants, we saw the biggest news of camp season break on Tuesday with the announcement of Kyler Murray being named the Vikings’ starting quarterback for 2026.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / August 13
Now Vikings' QB2, J.J. McCarthy to be ready when 'number's called'
J.J. McCarthy, clearly disappointed by the Minnesota Vikings' decision to relegate him to No. 2 quarterback, vowed to do what he can to help the team win from his backup role.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 13
Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray decision
O'Connell confirmed this week that Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 13
Vikings DC Brian Flores has a secret weapon to counter the newest NFL trend
One of the biggest question marks could end up being a secret weapon against the 13 personnel trend sweeping the NFL. Over the past few months, I’ve been very critical about the Minnesota Vikings‘ approach at edge rusher.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 13
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray
McCarthy seemed to send a strong message about his future.
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