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Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections: Whose Job Is Safe (And Whose Isn't) Heading Into Sunday's Deadline

Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections: Whose Job Is Safe (And Whose Isn't) Heading Into Sunday's Deadline

EAGAN, MN —  After weeks of camp practices, two preseason games (with one left to play), and two days of intense joint practices against the Ravens, the Vikings’ roster seems almost set.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Minnesota Vikings’ scouting staff continues to get praise for their offseason work this preseason, and it’s getting hard to ignore

Minnesota Vikings’ scouting staff continues to get praise for their offseason work this preseason, and it’s getting hard to ignore

Their lack of success in recent NFL Drafts has been a major topic for the last few years, but their UDFA success continues to thrive. Under former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a lot of success in the NFL Draft.

Caleb Banks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Already Second-Guessing Decision To Draft First-Round DT Caleb Banks?

Vikings Already Second-Guessing Decision To Draft First-Round DT Caleb Banks?

According to Essentially Sports’ Tony Pauline, there may already be some doubts in Minnesota about first-round DT Caleb Banks just months after he was selected with the No.

J.J. McCarthy News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26
Mike Florio says the Vikings could release J.J. McCarthy — and that's absurd

Mike Florio says the Vikings could release J.J. McCarthy — and that's absurd

Maybe J.J. McCarthy’s days with the Vkings are numbered, but to think that there’s even a remote possibility of him being outright cut is probably the dumbest thing I’ve heard in quite some time.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Will Reichard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Will Reichard Is Relentlessly Pursuing Perfection Heading Into Year 3 With Vikings

Will Reichard Is Relentlessly Pursuing Perfection Heading Into Year 3 With Vikings

EAGAN, MN — Rarely do comments from the special teams coordinator take you aback, but during minicamp this year, Vikings STC Matt Daniels said something that was hard to believe.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 26
NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation

NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation

When the Minnesota Vikings training camp opened, the pecking order at receiver already looked pretty clear. Jeshaun Jones simply wasn’t part of the plan, but that didn’t mean he was ready to back off.

Dillon Bell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Dillon Bell's Vikings Roster Spot Chances Are Looking Dire

Dillon Bell's Vikings Roster Spot Chances Are Looking Dire

EAGAN, MN — The NFL offseason can be a wild ride. Players often gain hype, only to make little impact when it matters most. Heck, early camp reports from 2020 had Bisi Johnson outperforming a rookie Justin Jefferson.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 26
Insider thinks Vikings could make shocking J.J. McCarthy move

Insider thinks Vikings could make shocking J.J. McCarthy move after practice development

Is McCarthy's position in Minnesota more tenuous than most assumed?

Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?
Former Vikings player shares alarming J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

J.J. McCarthy News / The Spun / August 25
Vikings Take Step Towards Getting Rid Of J.J. McCarthy Before Week 1

Vikings Take Step Towards Getting Rid Of J.J. McCarthy Before Week 1

Forget about losing the starting job, J.J. McCarthy might lose his spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. After missing all of his rookie season due to injury, McCarthy returned to the gridiron in 2025 and had an underwhelming campaign.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
 The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
Jeshaun Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25
Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games

Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 25
Minnesota Vikings Key Wide Receiver Suspended

Minnesota Vikings Key Wide Receiver Suspended

As roster cuts approach for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season getting underway, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to have a really good wide receiver

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25
The Vikings Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game

The Vikings Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game

The Vikings are two weeks into their 2026 preseason schedule with just one more game to go until the team has to be cut down to 53 men. We’ve seen some good performances from different players as we watch the position battles and the roster bubble closely over the next week to see who our 2026 Week 1 rostered players will be.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 25
Will Ragatz's 2026 Mr. Mankato ballot: Surprise standouts of Vikings training camp

Will Ragatz's 2026 Mr. Mankato ballot: Surprise standouts of Vikings training camp

Who deserves to be this year’s Mr. Mankato winner? “Mr. Mankato” is an unofficial award that is given out every year to an unheralded standout at Vikings training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25
Vikings make eye-opening backup QB practice decision

Vikings make eye-opening backup QB practice decision

J.J. McCarthy’s fall down the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback depth chart may not be over yet. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that McCarthy and veteran Carson Wentz split second-team reps during a relatively brief 80-minute Vikings practice.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25
Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster decisions were made a little bit easier on Tuesday thanks to a tough decision from the NFL

Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster decisions were made a little bit easier on Tuesday thanks to a tough decision from the NFL

The Minnesota Vikings will have an easier decision on Sunday when making final cuts thanks to a suspension. The Minnesota Vikings received some unfortunate news on Tuesday when wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Vikings' WR Receives Suspension News Ahead of 2026 Season

Vikings' WR Receives Suspension News Ahead of 2026 Season

The Minnesota Vikings are down to their final week of roster decisions before the 2026 season gets underway. Minnesota opens the year at home against the Green Bay Packers on Sept.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25
Vikings’ 28-year-old wide receiver suspended 3 games for substance abuse violation

Vikings’ 28-year-old wide receiver suspended 3 games for substance abuse violation

Jeshaun Jones of the Minnesota Vikings was just suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It is unclear at this point what illegal substance that the receiver took, but he won’t be eligible for reinstatement until Monday, Sept.

Jeshaun Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Minnesota Vikings WR Slapped With Multi-Game NFL Suspension

Minnesota Vikings WR Slapped With Multi-Game NFL Suspension

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones faces a three-game suspension to open the 2026 NFL season after the league determined he violated its Substances of Abuse policy.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / August 25
Kyler Murray Gives Justin Jefferson Fresh Fuel in Minnesota

Kyler Murray Gives Justin Jefferson Fresh Fuel in Minnesota

Justin Jefferson is done letting anyone else wear the crown. Following a rocky 2025 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings star made it clear he still views himself as the best receiver in football, and that he plans to prove it this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 25
Sources: Current Vikings Regime Questions Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Decision to Draft Caleb Banks

Sources: Current Vikings Regime Questions Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Decision to Draft Caleb Banks

Much has been written about the quarterback battle within the Minnesota Vikings, a competition that amounted to little after Kyler Murray was quickly handed the starting job.

Dwight McGlothern News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Vikings Waived/Injured CB Dwight McGlothern

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have waived CB Dwight McGlothern with an injury designation.  It’s the corresponding cut for the signing of veteran CB Tre Hawkins.  McGlothern will revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 25
Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?

Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?

Could McCarthy get relegated further down the depth chart?

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing
Former Vikings player shares alarming J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24
Three teams that should trade for Shedeur Sanders

Three teams that should trade for Shedeur Sanders

If he forces his way out of the team, multiple organizations should have the Browns on speed dial.

Shedeur Sanders’ Browns story may not be over despite losing starting job
Browns could make surprising QB decision amid resolution of QB1 battle
Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 24
Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as QB

Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB

Jefferson discussed what Murray brings to the table for the Vikings.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing
Former Vikings player shares alarming J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers
Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud
The 'Most catches in an NFL season' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 22
Vikings' Wentz makes case to be Murray's backup with impressive play

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens

A lot of the attention on the Minnesota Vikings this season has been on the quarterback battle between Murray and J.J. McCarthy. But, there's another quarterback in the mix.

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors
Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Kyler Murray concerns
Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after J.J. McCarthy decision
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

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