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Minnesota Vikings first injury report brings good news across the board heading into Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions

The Minnesota Vikings continue to get some good news going into Sunday's must-win game against division rival Detroit Lions. The biggest news for the Vikings has come on the injury front.

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Vikings Linked to 2 Polarizing Veteran Quarterbacks

Death, taxes, and the Minnesota Vikings being in the thick of the rumor mill when it comes to quarterback landing spots. The franchise just added John Wolford to the practice squad, as a veteran presence behind young passers J.J.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Vikings Announce J.J. McCarthy News on Wednesday

J.J. McCarthy watched on as Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings dropped their second-straight game, falling to 3-4 on the 2025 NFL season after a 37-10

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How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

J.J. McCarthy to return in Week 9 as Vikings sign depth QB

Carson Wentz played through a significant injury in his non-throwing shoulder during much of his time filling in for J.J. McCarthy. The veteran will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the damage, but the Vikings’ starter is now in position to return to action.

Carson Wentz injury puts Vikings between rock and a hard place before trade deadline

'I'm not an idiot': Wentz speaks out amid injury controversy

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Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

'I'm not an idiot': Carson Wentz reacts to injury controversy

'I'm not an idiot': Carson Wentz speaks out amid injury controversy

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz stuck up for the team on Wednesday.

Carson Wentz injury puts Vikings between rock and a hard place before trade deadline

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The '2016 Week 1 starting NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Will Reichard's agent says someone at league office told him London kick hit wire

The NFL's sensitivity to the possibility that a field goal struck a cable in London has given what was a footnote significant traction. Kalyn Kahler and Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com have taken a closer look at the aftermath of a Week 5 field goal attempt by Vikings kicker Will Reichard that seemed to strike a Skycam cable.

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J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

J.J. McCarthy set to have a full week of practice, start vs. Lions on Sunday

The Vikings should have their starting quarterback when they play the Lions on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / October 29

Vikings urged to trade 4th-most used offensive weapon because of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison

Minnesota is a bit one-dimensional.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / October 29

Teams that could provide Cousins opportunity he's searching for

Two teams that could provide Kirk Cousins the opportunity he's searching for

It's been a couple of seasons since Kirk Cousins played at a Pro Bowl level, but he still believes he can get there again. The question now becomes if he will he be granted a chance to prove himself.

Falcons' Kirk Cousins wants out of Atlanta ahead of trade deadline

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The 'NFL 500+ passing-yard games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / ESPN / October 29

'No, no, it was an optical illusion': How the NFL shut down a field goal controversy

Did Vikings' Will Reichard hit a camera wire on his FG attempt in London? He says yes -- the NFL says no.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continue to make out like bandits following Aidan Hutchinson extension news

Contracts for star players are getting bigger and bigger across the NFL, especially for non-quarterbacks. The ball go rolling last summer when the Vikings beat the wide receiver market by $5 million per season when they signed Justin Jefferson to a new contract worth $35 million per year.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Minnesota Vikings make necessary roster move heading into Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions who can help them for the stretch run

It's been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the last few weeks. They have lost their last two games to drop to 3-4, and injuries continue to mount, with the latest being quarterback Carson Wentz being placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn left shoulder labrum and broken socket.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Vikings sign veteran QB with ties to Kevin O'Connell

And the winner of the 2025 Vikings midseason quarterback addition award is: John Wolford. The Vikings needed to add a third quarterback after losing Carson Wentz to a season-ending shoulder injury, and they went to the Kevin O'Connell archives and dug up Wolford, who played on the Los Angeles Rams teams that O'Connell was part of in 2020 and 2021.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29