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2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team launches with QBs — and McCarthy has work to do

The calendar is about to flip to July and that means training camp is just weeks away for the Minnesota Vikings. Locally, there are high hopes for a rock-solid Vikings roster that will undoubtedly go as far as 22-year-old quarterback J.J.

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Trade Idea Hits Vikings Rumor Mill

The Minnesota Vikings enter the summer with some uncertainties. At the top of the list, of course, is first-year starter J.J. McCarthy at the quarterback spot.

Justin Jefferson News / purplePTSD.com / June 30

Justin Jefferson’s Strange New Reality with the Vikings

Justin Jefferson, 26, is the elder statesman among Minnesota’s receivers. A bit odd, right? Drafted at No. 22 back in the 2020 NFL Draft, Jefferson is indisputably among the game’s great players.

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL head coaches with 2+ Super Bowl appearances' quiz

The 'NFL rookie quarterback passing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most recent 100-reception season for each NFL team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 30

Vikings Employ a Rather Mysterious Defender

Undrafted rookies have traditionally played a big role in Minnesota’s franchise history. Mick Tingelhoff anchored the Vikings’ offensive line for nearly two decades, while John Randle was a feared Hall of Fame defender.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 30

Coolest Franchise in the NFL: The Minnesota Vikings

Today’s piece highlights a few reasons why the Minnesota Vikings Franchise is the coolest in the NFL. You can call it opinion, but opinion and fact are not always mutually exclusive.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / June 30

Can you guess this Vikings linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Minnesota Vikings fans!

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 30

Vikings’ Offseason Gets Some National Love

Entering the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings had many questions to answer, despite coming off a 14-3 season that exceeded expectations. With the expiring

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Potential for a Minnesota Vikings playoff run relies on one major aspect

The Minnesota Vikings have themselves set up for a playoff run in 2025. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have worked really hard to build up a complete team to maximize the rookie quarterback contract window.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 28

Minnesota Vikings all-quarter century team: Best players of last 25 years

Who are the Vikings' best player(s) at every position over the past 25 seasons? That's the question we set out to answer with our all-quarter century team for the franchise.

J.J. McCarthy News / Gridiron Heroics / June 28

‘Zero Real NFL Snaps’: NFL Expert Raises Alarm on Vikings’ QB Red Flag

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, concerns about their quarterback situation have emerged as a significant red flag. With JJ McCarthy set to take the reins as the starter, experts are questioning the wisdom of relying on a player with no prior NFL experience.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 27

Longtime Vikings equipment manager receives award from Pro Football HOF

Longtime former Minnesota Vikings equipment manager Dennis Ryan has received a 2025 Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was chosen for the award in March and honored this week at the HOF in Canton, OH.

Dallas Turner News / Pro Football Rumors / June 27

Vikings may get creative to give Dallas Turner more playing time

The Vikings traded up in the first round for Dallas Turner last year, but his usage did not reflect the team’s apparent excitement about his talent.

Did Aaron Rodgers nearly join Vikings over Steelers this offseason?

Insider explains how Seahawks protected themselves with Sam Darnold deal

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The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Insider explains how Seahawks protected themselves with Sam Darnold deal

ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano provided more information on how the Seahawks protected themselves while acquiring a new QB1 for at least the upcoming season.

NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

Maxx Crosby opens up about receiving contract extension from new Raiders regime

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'Active NFL passing yard leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Minnesota Vikings continue to be recognized for their excellent offseason and it should translate immediately to on-field success

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah finally got a chance to enter the 2025 offseason with the flexibility it took three years to get while he orchestrated a competitive rebuild. His efforts are being recognized by those around the league as we get closer to training camp, with the latest being The Athletic's Mike Jones.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Minnesota Vikings have massive advantage over the rest of the NFL thanks to head coach Kevin O'Connell

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the best head coaches in the National Football League. Arguably, the best thing that he's good at is maximizing the talent he currently has, especially at quarterback.

Donovan Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / June 26

Vikings first-rounder leading LG battle

Vikings first-round pick Donovan Jackson “has the inside track to emerge from training camp” as the team’s starting left guard, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Recent Vikings Starter, Former Defensive Player of the Year Linked to NFC Rival

The Minnesota Vikings are undeniably thin in the secondary after letting two of their three starting cornerbacks and a starting safety depart in free agency. Minnesota spent big to secure Pro-Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Vikings rumors: ESPN proposes signing 4-time Pro Bowler to boost pash rush

The Minnesota Vikings will be under a lot of pressure in 2025. Minnesota had an incredible 2024 season, winning 14 games and heading to the playoffs. But now Sam Darnold is gone and the Vikings have to do their best with second-year quarterback J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26

1 obvious Minnesota Vikings trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a disappointing finish to their 2024 campaign, bowing out in the Wildcard Round and leaving fans and analysts alike wondering what’s next for a roster in transition.