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3 Vikings Rookies With the Most to Prove vs. Giants: Time to Find Out If the Claiborne Hype Is Real

After months of anticipation, preseason football is here for the Vikings. On Saturday, the Purple and Gold will take the field at MetLife Stadium against the Giants in an exhibition game that will showcase many young and inexperienced players.

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Dolphins’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win

The Minnesota Vikings have created one of the most intriguing quarterback situations of the 2026 NFL season by naming Kyler Murray their starter over JJ McCarthy.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Buccaneers’ perfect JJ McCarthy trade offer to Vikings after Kyler Murray’s QB battle win

The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to name Kyler Murray their starting quarterback has instantly changed the NFL landscape around JJ McCarthy. Kevin O’Connell awarded Murray the QB1 job.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 14

The Most Important Player to Watch in the Vikings' Preseason Opener

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason is set to kick off for the Vikings on Saturday when they play the Giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This is an opportunity for many players to make an impact, seize a 53-man roster spot, and prepare for the regular season.

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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 / EssentiallySports / August 14

'Hard to teach': Vikings legend rips into J.J. McCarthy after QB snubbed for QB1 job

On Tuesday, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that the Minnesota Vikings were moving forward with quarterback Kyler Murray as their starter for the upcoming NFL season.

Vikings GM opens up about Kyler Murray decision, future of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray decision

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Are the Vikings a Contender in the NFC North This Season?

With the start of the Vikings' preseason right around the corner and the team just recently announcing that Kyler Murray will be the starting quarterback for Week 1, the hype for the 2026 Vikings is at a fever pitch.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 / Yardbarker / August 13

Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' McCarthy, HC

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.

Vikings reportedly make huge Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Week 1 decision

Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy

NFL insider expands on how Kyler Murray won Vikings' starting job over J.J. McCarthy

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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.