Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / August 2

Can you guess this Vikings d-lineman 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 / A to Z Sports / August 2

Vikings Hall of Famer Jared Allen has viral moment he will never forget celebrating his enshrinement into Canton

Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jared Allen finally took his rightful place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday night when he was officially enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / August 1

The Vikings Found a New Closer

The Minnesota Twins had their fire sale this week, getting various players off the payroll. One of those was Jhoan Duran, the club’s closer, who was sent to Philadelphia.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 1

Vikings training camp recap, Day 8: Theo Jackson, J.J. McCarthy's day

Vikings safety Theo Jackson has been ready for the opportunity that's now in front of him for a while. Poached off of the Titans' practice squad as a rookie in 2022 after Lewis Cine got hurt, Jackson has impressed behind the scenes over the last three years in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 1

Trouble Brewing for a Vikings QB

The quarterback position has been in the spotlight all offseason for the Minnesota Vikings. In the past, it was Kirk Cousins’ job at QB1, and who cares about the QB2, he’s never hurt anyway.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 1

'I see a clear role for him' — Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell speaks highly of new defender who's having a great training camp

The cornerback position for the Minnesota Vikings has seen a lot of questions over the last few months. Arguably the biggest one is whether or not the Vikings added enough talent to really make the Super Bowl run.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Micah Parsons would elevate Vikings DC Brian Flores' unit to another level, but the price is prohibitive

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best units in the National Football League with Brian Flores' defense. Last season, the Vikings were a top 10 unit, including second in rushing defense.

Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Kevin O'Connell provides injury update on WR Justin Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings got some tough injury news at the very beginning of training camp when wide receiver Justin Jefferson was announced by head coach Kevin O'Connell with a mild hamstring strain.

Micah Parsons News / The Daily Norseman / August 1

Vikes Views: Would You Want Micah Parsons in Minnesota?

The Minnesota Vikings are already stacked on the front seven, but you can never have enough pass rushers. Micah Parsons posted a thank you to Dallas today on X.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 1

One analyst ranks Vikings coaching staff as NFL's best heading into 2025

There's no doubt that the Minnesota Vikings have one of the best coaching staffs in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. Head coach and offensive guru Kevin O'Connell is the league's reigning coach of the year, and he's complemented on the other side of the ball by elite defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is a former head coach himself.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 1

ESPN Welcomes the 2025 Vikings with a Bang

Coming off a shockingly good season with a 14-3 record, the Minnesota Vikings want to replicate that level of success in the upcoming campaign, but this time, without the blown chance to advance in the playoffs.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell sits atop the National Football League in one massively important area

In the same calendar year that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won the NFL Coach of the Year award, they were bestowed upon them another honor.

J.J. McCarthy News / The Daily Norseman / August 1

Training Camp Week 1: Defense Dominates, McCarthy Faces Fire

Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ explosive first week of 2025 training camp, where Brian Flores’ defense is obliterating the offense, sparking debates on J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / August 1

ESPN Names Vikings’ Coaching Staff as NFL’s Best

Because why wouldn’t they? The NFL preseason has officially gotten underway, and that means we’re almost out of list-a-mania season. But there’s one last set of rankings we want to highlight because, well, it’s pretty good for the Minnesota Vikings.

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Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / August 1

Can you guess this Vikings running back 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!

T.J. Hockenson News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31

TJ Hockenson 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook

TJ Hockenson is usually one of the first tight ends taken in fantasy football drafts. After an ACL and MCL tear, though, he was forced to miss much of last season.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 31

3 Pleasant Surprises of Vikings Training Camp

Training camp kicked off for the Minnesota Vikings last week. In only seven practices, we’ve already learned some things about this year’s Vikings. Not everything is going smoothly in camp, but there are various positive developments.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 31

Former Vikings Playmaker Hangs ‘Em Up

Long before Aaron Jones was hired to restore Minnesota’s rushing attack, the Vikings employed a scary trio to do that job. Jerick McKinnon was already on the team when the franchise signed Latavius Murray in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 31

What J.J. McCarthy is focusing on during first training camp as starter

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Gets Honest About Chemistry With Justin Jefferson

J.J. McCarthy is gearing up for his first snap in the NFL with superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson as his primary weapon. After missing his entire rookie season with a knee injury, the 22-year-old is poised to combine with the four-time Pro Bowler to take the team to glory.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Vikings Announced Two Moves Wednesday

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed S Gervarrius Owens to a contract. In a corresponding move, the team waived LB Max Tooley. Owens, 25, started his college career at Northeast Oklahoma A&M before transferring to Houston.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Vikings Receive Positive Update on Justin Jefferson's Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Vikings hit a roadblock last week when superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an injury only a few days into the training camp. The 26-year-old expressed some discomfort and tightness in his left hamstring, and further evaluation revealed a very mild left hamstring strain.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / July 28

How McCarthy 'has checked critical boxes early on' in training camp

How Vikings' J.J. McCarthy 'has checked critical boxes early on' in training camp

Those running the Vikings took somewhat of a gamble when they decided to trust that McCarthy would be ready to win meaningful games in September after he spent his entire rookie season recovering from a meniscus repair.

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