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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 26
Vikings’ rookie finds himself on a list any UDFA would want to be on, and his contract highlights that
Over the last four seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have kept 15 UDFAs on the initial 53-man roster, and this year will likely include more. When former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was in control of the Minnesota Vikings’ roster, they prioritized the undrafted free agency process.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / May 26
J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Minesota Vikings is complicated, and one element could signal his downfall
The Minnesota Vikings thought they had their franchise quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, but it’s felt like anything but. The biggest storyline with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason has been with their future at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 26
‘Has the potential to go off’ — NFL betting expert has strong words for the Minnesota Vikings when facing their biggest rival
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting their biggest rival in Week 1, and they should be viewed much more highly than they are. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have the strongest season in 2025, mainly due to the weak quarterback play.
The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / May 26
Minnesota Vikings have a crucial advantage over the rest of the NFL that Kyler Murray is primed to take advantage of
It’s hard to know what will be impactful year over year, but there is a potential advantage for the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings need to have a bounce-back season in 2026 for a multitude of reasons, but most importantly, to save Kevin O’Connell from being on the hot seat.
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 25
Vikings Coach Offers Non-Answer on Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Debate
Frank Smith, in his first season as the assistant head coach under Kevin O'Connell with the Vikings, was in top form with coach speak as he dodged a question about a potential quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 24
Ranking the Vikings' 2026 Opponents from Easiest to Hardest
The Vikings' schedule has been out for a little over a week and we've had time to really evaluate the team's schedule by now. Let's rank the Vikings' opponents from easiest to hardest.
J.J. McCarthy News / HITC / May 23
Bold move by Minnesota: J.J. McCarthy will have to fight for what other first-round QBs get
J.J. McCarthy isn’t being handed the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback job. Instead, he’ll have to win it over Kyler Murray, with head coach Kevin O’Connell opting for a true competition to raise the level of the whole group.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 23
Minnesota Vikings’ quiet offseason did everything to maximize the one thing Kevin O’Connell needs to get right
Sometimes, it’s not just about making big splashes, and the Minnesota Vikings used that as their big focus this year. One of the biggest frustrations with the Minnesota Vikings was the lack of big moves.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 22
Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett are still reportedly 'significantly far apart' in contract talks
The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly not making much progress with starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett when it comes to reworking his contract for the 2026 season.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / May 22
Biggest criticism of J.J. McCarthy off the field could doom his future with the Vikings, and it was evident on the field
There are a lot of questions surrounding the future of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, and the biggest one could doom his future. The biggest story this offseason with the Minnesota Vikings focuses on their quarterback competition.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / May 22
Vikings Could Target $156 Million Star in Surprise Move
The Minnesota Vikings made a notable roster adjustment during the 2026 NFL Draft by trading away edge defender Jonathan Greenard. This decision has opened up a significant gap in their pass rush group, forcing the team to reevaluate how they will build their defensive front moving forward.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 22
Sam Darnold addresses Vikings' controversial decision, makes bold J.J. McCarthy claim
Members of the Seattle Seahawks will forever be grateful that the Minnesota Vikings let quarterback Sam Darnold leave the club via free agency.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 22
Vikings reportedly want J.J. McCarthy to make these improvements amid competition with Kyler Murray
The perception exists that free-agency signing Kyler Murray is the overwhelming favorite to emerge as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J.
J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 21
Why the Vikings Keeping J.J. McCarthy Doesn't Prove He's Competing for QB1
Tom Pelissero's dedication to publicly expressing his belief that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will battle for the QB1 job in Minnesota isn't slowing down; it's speeding up.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 21
NFL analyst calls Minnesota Vikings’ offseason into question, while missing one key element
It wasn’t the most exciting offseason for the Minnesota Vikings, but it was important in more ways than one. When taking a look at the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason, there are a lot of interesting elements to look at.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Vikings signing 5-year Steelers veteran
As the Minnesota Vikings try to get back to the playoffs, they have made plenty of changes to their roster. While the focus has been on quarterback Kyler Murray’s arrival, the Vikings haven’t forgotten about their defense either.
Isaiahh Loudermilk News / Field Level Media / May 21
Vikings sign DL Isaiahh Loudermilk to contract
The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk to a contract on Thursday. The Vikings did not disclose the details of the deal with Loudermilk, who spent the past five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 21
Minnesota Vikings make key addition to their defense ahead of the meat of OTAs
It was relatively surprising for the Vikings to have two roster spots open, but they remedied that on Thursday. With the Minnesota Vikings set to enter the meat of the offseason program, they still had two roster spots available.
Deebo Samuel News / Yardbarker / May 21
Analyst lists three possible landing spots for Deebo Samuel
Samuel may no longer be the prime dual-threat guy he was in his heyday, but he can still pile up yards after the catch like the best of them.
Mike Zimmer News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 21
Adrian Peterson Opens Up About Feeling 'Disrespected' by Mike Zimmer
Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's propensity to rub players the wrong way wasn't just held to non-star players. According to legendary running back Adrian Peterson, he had a falling out with Zimmer during the 2016 season, which ended up with Peterson leaving the Vikings when his contract ran out following the season.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Vikings Request In-Person Interviews With Five GM Candidates
According to Jonathan Jones, the Vikings have requested in-person interviews with five candidates for their GM vacancy. That list includes: Vikings interim
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19
Minnesota Officially Selected To Host 2028 NFL Draft
The Minnesota Vikings announced that Minnesota will officially host the 2028 NFL Draft in partnership with Minnesota Sports and Events and the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Justin Jefferson has a clear hope for Vikings’ QB battle
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson really hopes the team’s quarterback battle this year is the last they will have for a while. Jefferson appeared on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Friday and was asked what he was hoping to see from the Vikings’ quarterback battle this season.
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