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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings
The Green Bay Packers will be without their top defensive player for the season opener.
Harrison Smith News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Packers Expecting Vikings’ Veteran Safety Harrison Smith to Play in Week 1
On Sunday, when the Green Bay Packers take on the Minnesota Vikings, they’ll be greeted by a familiar face. After mulling retirement well into the beginning of training camp, veteran safety Harrison Smith returned to the NFC North rival and sits atop the depth chart heading into Week 1.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9
Vikings Name Carson Wentz QB2, J.J. McCarthy QB3
After losing out on the starting QB gig earlier this summer, J.J. McCarthy has now lost out on the backup job, as well. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that Carson Wentz will enter the season as the team’s QB2.
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 9
Vikings' first injury report of 2026 is short; Packers banged up on O-line
The Vikings are heading into the start of the 2026 regular season with a fairly clean bill of health, at least within their active roster. Their first injury report of the season, released on Wednesday, includes just three names.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Reveals Personal News on Wednesday
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are less than a week from the start of the 2026 NFL regular season as they look to avenge a 9-8 2025 regular season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9
Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor
So, why did the powers that be give Murray the start over quarterback J.J. McCarthy?
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / September 9
Vikings name Carson Wentz QB2 over J.J. McCarthy
Former starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy was officially demoted to third on the Minnesota Vikings' depth chart Wednesday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that veteran Carson Wentz will back up starter Kyler Murray in Sunday's season opener against the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 9
Vikings release unofficial Week 1 depth chart vs. Packers: What stands out?
It’s the first regular season game week for the Minnesota Vikings in 2026. One thing that comes with that is the release of an unofficial Week 1 depth chart ahead of Sunday’s opener against the Packers at U.S.
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.
Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / September 9
Kyler Murray’s future with Minnesota Vikings becomes a little more clear after latest NFL news, and it’s not something fans want to hear
Baker Mayfield’s contract extension helps set the market for a future contract extension for Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings. As the 2026 regular season begins, the Minnesota Vikings face a long list of questions, and one of the biggest centers on the future at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9
Vikings Announce Carson Wentz Will Be Primary Backup, J.J. McCarthy No. 3 QB In Week 1
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell told reporters Wednesday that QB J.J. McCarthy is going to be the No. 3 quarterback in Week 1 against the Packers, behind veteran
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy's inconsistent play when under center in 2025 — he threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions — caused the Vikings to change their tune on him as their future.
Kenny Dyson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 9
Explaining Why the NFL Axed Kenny Dyson's Vikings Contract (And What's Next)
Depth in the pass-rushing department is among the Vikings' top concerns as they head into Week 1's clash with the Packers. Guys like Dallas Turner and
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 9
An Undrafted Rookie Just Became Essential to the Vikings' Complex Defense
Safety Jacob Thomas went from long shot to legitimate roster piece after the Minnesota Vikings signed him as an undrafted free agent out of James Madison in April 2026.
Jihad Ward News / Bring Me The Sports / September 9
Vikings bring back veteran pass rusher Jihad Ward
The Vikings added more veteran pass-rushing depth to their practice squad on Wednesday, signing edge rusher Jihad Ward, who is returning to the organization after spending the 2025 season in Tennessee.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 9
Minnesota Vikings remedy a situation they didn’t want to be involved with, but they found a way to make it better
It’s never great to see things go against what you want to happen, but the Minnesota Vikings found a way to fix it. One of the biggest positions of need for the Minnesota Vikings has been at edge rusher, and they continue to look at ways to fortify the position.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9
A $4.85 million reason Vikings didn’t trade J.J. McCarthy on cutdown day
The Minnesota Vikings had several reasons to keep J.J. McCarthy at the NFL roster cutdown deadline, including a contractual restriction involving approximately $4.85 million in remaining guarantees.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9
Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray
Jefferson shared what surprised him about Murray as the two prepare to begin their first season as teammates.
Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 9
Why Caleb Banks Can't Afford to Have a Poor Week 1 Performance for Vikings
Sunday’s matchup against the Packers will carry significant weight for several players on the Vikings’ roster. From a new quarterback looking to hit the ground running, to players entering a contract year, to players making their NFL debuts, there will be plenty of pressure to go around.
Kenny Dyson News / A to Z Sports / September 9
Minnesota Vikings get brutal news from the NFL that will impact their roster
There are some interesting elements that prevented the Minnesota Vikings from fortifying the edge rusher room. The Minnesota Vikings signed edge rusher Kenny Dyson Jr.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have realized they won't find many quarterbacks who are better than Mayfield. The Minnesota Vikings wish they could say the same after letting Darnold walk in 2025.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8
NFL disapproved contract for Vikings OLB Kenny Dyson
The contract for Dyson was disapproved on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire, making him a free agent.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8
Kevin O'Connell warns defenses about Kyler Murray, talks Hitman, rising stars
Hype about the Minnesota Vikings is rapidly developing ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Packers, and head coach Kevin O’Connell raised expectations higher.
Harrison Smith News / Yardbarker / September 5
Veteran safety agrees to incentive laden deal to return to Vikings
A week away from the start of the Minnesota Vikings 2026 season, the franchise's longest tenured player has finally made a decision about his future.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5
Vikings, Safety Harrison Smith agree to one-year deal
Harrison Smith will indeed continue his career in 2026. A one-year Vikings agreement is in place, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
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