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The Minnesota Vikings Are Over Kyler Murray

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 and one of the best teams in the NFC, but their offense hasn’t been carrying them. Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring strain, and Kevin O’Connell is giving Carson Wentz the start against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

Vikings Promoting WR Odell Beckham Jr.

According to Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are promoting WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the 53-man roster. Beckham, 33, was taken with the No. 12 overall pick by the Giants back in 2014.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Jauan Jennings on 49ers’ Attempt To Trade for Him

Last Sunday, it was reported by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports that the San Francisco 49ers had a trade agreement in place with the Minnesota Vikings to acquire wide receiver Jauan Jennings.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

3 Bold Predictions for Vikings vs. Bills in Week 9

When the Minnesota Vikings take the field Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, it may seem like the most important game of the year. The Vikings have been ridiculed for their remarkably poor offensive play this season, and they have replaced starting QB Kyler Murray with backup Carson Wentz.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Vikings Facing Odell Beckham Jr. Decision After Unfortunate News

The Minnesota Vikings offense is banged up. They will be without their starting quarterback Kyler Murray for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills as he manages a hamstring strain.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Vikings Final Injury Report: Two injuries from practice will hinder Minnesota’s gameday roster vs. Bills

We knew the Vikings were going to be without one starter, but now they are going to miss another. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Buffalo Bills Monday night in a game that feels like a must-win.

Jauan Jennings News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Jauan Jennings Declines Trade to 49ers, Stays With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings declined a trade to the San Francisco 49ers, telling ESPN he chose to remain in Minnesota because "I love where I'm at." Jennings, 29, signed with the Vikings in June on a one-year, $8 million contract.

Jauan Jennings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 7

Final Vikings injury Report: Jauan Jennings out, two safeties questionable

In addition to quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), the Vikings will be without No. 3 wide receiver Jauan Jennings for Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Vikings Facing Trade Decision After Kyler Murray News

The Minnesota Vikings have emerged as one of the NFL’s top contenders through the first half of the season. Entering Week 9’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the Vikings are 6-1 and in first place in the NFC North.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Vikings' Jauan Jennings Back on Trade Radar After Vetoing 49ers Deal

Jauan Jennings already said no to one way out of Minnesota. Last month, the 49ers had trade terms worked out to bring their former receiver back, but the deal depended on Jennings getting on a FaceTime with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and saying he wanted to return, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

The 1 trade Vikings must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Minnesota Vikings have established one of the best records in the NFL, holding a 6-1 record, despite an offense that has struggled to match the performance of their defense.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Insider Reveals Vikings' Real Stance on Kirk Cousins Trade Before Deadline

Every bad Sunday for Kyler Murray seems to send the Twin Cities back to the same name. Kirk Cousins is throwing touchdowns by the handful in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Vikings are starting Carson Wentz against the Bills on Monday night, and the trade deadline hits Tuesday at 4 p.m.

NFL News / Bring Me The News / November 7

Vikings trades latest: More insider steam on Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor

We are now just a few days from the NFL trade deadline and the Minnesota Vikings continue to be heavily linked to an offensive move. Much may hinge on

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Minnesota Vikings’ best option at quarterback is one who hasn’t been discussed, and he fits Kevin O’Connell perfectly

Finding an answer at the quarterback position isn’t easy during the season, but there is one option that hasn’t been discussed. Make no mistake about it, the Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback position needs to be fixed and quickly.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 7

Derek Carr breaks his silence on Vikings rumors

Derek Carr breaks his silence on reports he is set to join the Minnesota Vikings

Carr officially retired last year following 11 seasons in the league.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

There's good news and bad news on Vikings' Friday injury report

The Vikings’ second injury report of the week, released on Friday afternoon, includes players trending in the right direction and players trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday’s game against the Bills.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Quarterback Daniel Jones remains the subject of trade rumors, with one team suddenly sounding like a plausible landing spot for him if the Indianapolis Colts move him.

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs currently dominate the news as the NFL’s most talked-about trade candidates. However, with plenty of names still up for grabs, here are three perfect landing spots for some other notable names on the trade block.

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett after blowout loss

Ravens, Lamar Jackson want to stay together, but rumors persist

Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Jonathan Taylor

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor over Vikings, Broncos

For an article published on Friday morning, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated specifically named the Giants, Vikings and Denver Broncos as potential landing spots for Taylor. It sounds like one of those teams is closer to pulling off a trade than the other two heading into the first Saturday of November.

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request, plans to play vs. Cowboys

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings hope Wentz unlocks Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Wentz, who is expected to start while Murray is dealing with a hamstring strain, should give the Vikings the opportunity to make more big plays, and that would be a relief to Kevin O’Connell as well as the Vikings receivers.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings' elite defense out to corral Josh Allen, Bills

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 5