The Minnesota Vikings might finally get their bookends back. Offensive tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill are expected to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions despite both being listed as questionable, per Brian Schefter on X, formerly Twitter, and Kevin O’Connell’s optimistic read heading into the weekend. Minnesota needs them.
The Minnesota Vikings could still trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That's according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, whose sources believe the Vikings could enter the trade market to pick up an experienced backup QB after losing Carson Wentz for the season to a serious shoulder injury.
On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster.
As the Minnesota Vikings get ready for their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the team has activated cornerback Fabian Moreau and tight end Nick Vannett from the practice squad to the active roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
The Vikings announced that for Week 9, they will be elevating CB Fabian Moreau and TE Nick Vannett. Moreau, 31, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner hasn't been the most consistent during his second season. The 17th overall pick has been heavily criticized for his lack of production to start his career, especially since the Vikings gave up three draft picks to move up from 23 to 17 to select him.
The Minnesota Vikings need a veteran quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy after the injury to Carson Wentz and one analyst predicts the team will address that need by reaching a deadline deal with the New York Giants.
The Minnesota Vikings are 1-0 in the division this season, having beaten the Chicago Bears in Week 1. At 3-4, Kevin O’Connell’s squad is getting ready for a bout against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but another division rival is igniting some beef.
J.J. McCarthy is under a world of purple-colored pressure this coming Sunday when he takes the field for the first time since Week 2 as the Vikings take on their division-rival Detroit Lions.
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If there is to be a trade — especially to bring someone in — the Vikings’ draft pick collection is going to come into focus. Give a pile of credit to Craig Peters of the Vikings’ website.
The Minnesota Vikings have a critical game ahead of them against the Detroit Lions this Sunday afternoon. Not only is this an NFC North matchup where the Vikings need any advantage they can get at 3-4, but another loss could be a nail in the coffin for their playoff hopes.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to have their second NFC North game of the season on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Detroit Lions. It's going to be a difficult challenge for the Vikings, as the Lions sit at 5-2, while the purple and gold are at 3-4 and in danger of missing the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has come under fire this past week after it was reported that quarterback Carson Wentz started multiple games with a shoulder dislocation, which included a torn labrum and fractured socket. According to USA Today, Wentz sustained this injury on October 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
The Minnesota Vikings have a question mark at the quarterback position, and they could turn an old friend in Kirk Cousins to help keep their season afloat.
Nothing is imminent on the Vikings' trade front, but NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero says Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is actively working the phones.
After a six-week interruption due to a high ankle sprain, it's once again J.J. McCarthy time for the Minnesota Vikings. The former No. 10 overall pick is set to make his third NFL start on Sunday, and he'll do it not far from where he played his home games during his time as quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines.
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O'Connell has received criticism for allowing Wentz to take numerous unnecessary hits as Wentz played with a left shoulder injury during the club's 37-10 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers back on Oct. 23.
The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-4 on the season after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Carson Wentz was forced to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after the game.
Carson Wentz played through a significant injury in his non-throwing shoulder during much of his time filling in for J.J. McCarthy. The veteran will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the damage, but the Vikings’ starter is now in position to return to action.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released S K’Von Wallace from the practice squad, creating a space on the unit. Wallace, 28, is a former fourth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Vikings are looking to add a veteran quarterback to their room, as they are left with just QBs J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer .
While Carson Wentz's injury update could force the Vikings to peruse the quarterback trade market, they might want to think twice before making a deal.