Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gavin Bartholomew News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 21

Vikings Place Two Players On PUP List

The Vikings announced on Monday that they have placed TE Gavin Bartholomew and OLB Chaz Chamblis on the physically unable to perform list. Bartholomew, 22, was a sixth-round pick by the Vikings out of Pittsburgh in the 2025 draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Ranking Every Minnesota Vikings Player: Controversial NFL Draft pick highlights Nos. 25-21

The Minnesota Vikings have some real superstars on the roster, but it's the starters and major role players who are going to be the biggest factors in making a potential Super Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Vikings, Sam Darnold Get Brutally honest J.J. McCarthy Message

The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed an incredible 14-3 regular season record last year, with Sam Darnold taking over as the primary quarterback after Kirk Cousins' departure.

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J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Latest J.J. McCarthy revelation proves Minnesota Vikings weren't the only ones high on his potential

The Minnesota Vikings got their guy at quarterback in J.J. McCarthy at 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. They also came close to not getting him in a few different ways.

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The NFL is now an offensive league, and there's nothing more exciting than a high-scoring offense. Here's a look at the most explosive NFL offenses heading into 2025, from first to worst.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 21

Updated Vikings’ 91-Man Training Camp Roster

The Minnesota Vikings entered the offseason with a bunch of needs, but GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had the budget to find reinforcements and build a strong squad on paper.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 21

Vikings make up 7 percent of MMQB's All-Quarter Century Team

Off the top of the (metro)dome, how many Minnesota Vikings since 2000 rank among the best at their positions in the NFL? Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, Harrison Smith, Jared Allen, and Steve Hutchinson come to mind immediately, but they aren't the only Vikings to get mentions in MMQB's All-Quarter Century Team that was unveiled Monday.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah should take initiative with Vikings best defensive player to avoid issues that have hindered Minnesota in the past

Over the course of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, he's made many moves that have had a lot of foresight. The biggest one is that of safety Josh Metellus.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 21

What O'Connell learned about McCarthy amid lost rookie season

What Vikings' Kevin O'Connell learned about J.J. McCarthy amid lost rookie season

During a recent chat with Kevin Seifert of ESPN, O'Connell touched upon how his experiences with McCarthy throughout the 2024 campaign helped Minnesota determine that the 22-year-old will be ready to serve as Sam Darnold's full-time replacement this September.

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David Montgomery discusses Super Bowl goal for 2025 Lions

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Ranking Every Minnesota Vikings Player: Top NFL Draft pick highlights Nos. 30-26 with a surprising defender ranking high

The Minnesota Vikings have already begun to report to training camp and the excitement for the 2025 season is palpable. The Last season, the Vikings made a bold choice by having Brandel enter the season as the starting left guard.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / July 21

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 / July 21

Can The Vikings’ Rookie Defensive End Offer Some Sliding Sizzle?

One wonders if putting too much on Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins’ plate in 2025 is a bit of a risk. After all, we’re talking about a 5th-Round selection who had modest production in college.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection ahead of training camp highlights multiple tough position battles

Minnesota Vikings training camp is finally here, which means we are one step close to the start of the J.J. McCarthy era. On Sunday, the rookies and quarterbacks

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 21

Vikings Could Reunite Star With His College Wingman

In the 2019 Draft, the Vikings selected Garrett Bradbury with their first pick and tight end Irv Smith with their second. Smith’s selection was surprising, as Kyle Rudolph was still a decent player and even received a contract extension later in the offseason.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 20

40 players show up Sunday for Vikings training camp: First practice is Wednesday

Training camp week has arrived in the National Football League and 40 players for the Minnesota Vikings reported for duty on Sunday. The 40: Gavin Bartholomew

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 20

Ex-Viking Everson Griffen jailed for alleged probation violations

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was booked into the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on Saturday for an alleged probation violation.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 20

Daunte Culpepper has 'all the confidence in the world' in J.J. McCarthy

While Brett Favre was sensational in 2009 and Kirk Cousins had some wonderful seasons while quarterbacking the Vikings, it's hard to put any quarterback in purple and gold above Daunte Culpepper over the last 25 years.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Ja’Marr Chase Makes Historic Justin Jefferson Prediction

Justin Jefferson has shattered and set multiple league and franchise records en route to four Pro Bowl honors in his five seasons in the NFL. At 26, the Minnesota Vikings star is the league's consensus top wide receiver.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 20

Minnesota Vikings can reclaim throne of having NFLs best third tight end by signing released college teammate of T.J. Hockenson

The Minnesota Vikings like to use three tight ends on a regular basis and have done so throughout the tenure of head coach Kevin O'Connell. When they did play three tight ends, it was when they had Johnny Mundt, who O'Connell called on multiple occasions the best tight end three in the National Football League.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / July 20

J.J. McCarthy Passes Vital Vikings Test

J.J. McCarthy is set to make his first regular-season appearance with the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie season due to an injury. He has spent this offseason throwing passes to and practicing with Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and others.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Demands NFL Rule Change Ahead of 2025 Season

Justin Jefferson led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record last season, the second-best in franchise history. But the star wide receiver's dream of winning a Super Bowl was crushed in the first round of the playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 19

Texans star sets hilariously high defensive goal for 2025 season

The Houston Texans' improved secondary has high goals for what they are capable of in 2025. It is a testament to how much confidence they have in themselves.

Saints agree to sign defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard

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Jonathan Bullard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 19