Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Minnesota Vikings Considered Stunning QB Move

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.

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Vikings Preseason Schedule: Dates, Times and TV Channels

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

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 10

There is one Minnesota Vikings rookie we aren’t talking enough about, and it’s been staring at us the entire time

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.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 10

Vikings' potential deadline to name starting quarterback revealed

The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition continues to be a major talking point, and it sounds like it may remain that way for a while.

Kyler Murray has golden opportunity amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Why Vikings haven't yet made expected Murray, McCarthy decision

Browns could make big change amid their QB competition

Todd Monken addresses Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition

Monken needs to keep job in mind when naming Browns' starting QB

Is Jacoby Brissett feeling the heat after rise of Carson Beck?

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Ranking the Minnesota Vikings’ Last 10 First-Round Draft Picks

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Minnesota Vikings May Have Found a Hidden Gem on Offense

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.

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Levi Drake Rodriguez Is Quickly Forcing Vikings' Hand at Training Camp

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 10

What to Expect From the Vikings’ Offensive Line in 2026

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.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Could Rookie Fullback Max Bredeson Fill C.J. Ham’s shoes?

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

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 10

Report reveals why Vikings haven't yet made expected QB decision

Report reveals why Vikings haven't yet made expected Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision

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.

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, GM give updates on Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Vikings' Kyler Murray has golden opportunity amid J.J. McCarthy competition

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / August 10

One smart contract approach could allow the Vikings to keep Kyler Murray for years to come without creating a Cardinals headache

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Kevin O’Connell keeps Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy decision on hold

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 10

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, GM give updates on QB competition

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, GM give updates on Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Where do things stand in the Vikings' quarterback competition?

Vikings' Kyler Murray has golden opportunity amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Buy or sell: First-time eligible players for 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Aaron Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Vikings’ Aaron Jones raves about ‘special’ teammate amid training camp

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Watch Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell deliver powerful message to fans at training camp

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 10

Vikings night practice recap: J.J. McCarthy is suddenly making things interesting

All of a sudden, J.J. McCarthy is making the Vikings' quarterback competition interesting and giving Kevin O'Connell and Nolan Teasley a lot to think about.

Jamal Adams News / Bring Me The Sports / August 9

Jamal Adams' number change hints at a flexible, versatile role in Vikings' defense

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.

Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops interesting update on Kyler Murray’s progress

The Minnesota Vikings are focused on upgrading at the QB spot this season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell is holding an open competition in training camp between newcomer Kyler Murray and third-year holdover J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 9

Kevin O'Connell gives Vikings injury notes and a quarterback competition update

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media before the team's annual night practice on Sunday at TCO Stadium. In addition to providing a handful of minor injury updates, O'Connell answered a few questions about the state of his widely-publicized quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J.