Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matt Lafleur News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

Vikings Are Clearly in Matt LaFleur's Head (And That's Great for Their Week 1 Outlook)

For better or for worse, the Vikings will open their season against the division rival Packers. The Vikings stumbled through an ugly preseason, but will look to start the regular season on a positive note against a Packers team that has plenty of question marks themselves.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Everson Griffen arrested for 3rd time since July, this time for probable cause DWI

Former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen has been in custody at the Hennepin County Jail since being arrested on Saturday, Sept.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8

Vikings' mistake may have convinced Bucs to re-sign Mayfield

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.

Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch

Joe Burrow makes strong statement about his future with Bengals

Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update

Why the Giants paid $12.75 million to move on from Darius Slayton

Jerry Jones puts Cowboys on notice with $30 million trade warning

Eagles DE Brandon Graham 'officially done' with playing career

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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.

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

Veteran safety agrees to incentive laden deal to return to Vikings

NFL insider sounds work ethic alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

3 Reasons Why Vikings Shouldn't Underestimate Packers on Sunday

The Vikings have a tough opponent in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, as the Purple and Gold host the division rival Packers in a game that will help set the tone for the NFC North.

Harrison Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Vikings Officially Signed S Harrison Smith, Made Corresponding Move

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially signed S Harrison Smith to his one-year deal. To make room, they placed TE Benjamin Yurosek on injured reserve. Smith, 37, is a former first-round pick of the Vikings back in 2012 out of Notre Dame.

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.

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

How Kyler Murray Can Squash Any Lingering Concerns in Vikings' 2026 Opener

The Vikings kick off their season against the Packers in less than a week, and with a new season comes a new veteran starting quarterback. But he's not like anyone else the team has had before.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

From Jefferson to Price: Predicting Every Vikings WR's Usage vs. the Packers in Week 1

When looking at the Vikings roster for the 2026 NFL season, it's difficult not to notice the huge amount of talent the team boasts at wide receiver. New starting quarterback Kyler Murray should be excited about having so many quality targets to throw the ball to.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Minnesota Vikings continue to be doubted going into 2026 season, and it’s rooted in the power rankings

Talking about the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2026 season has been a fascinating discussion, and it continues to be so. Despite a lot of hype surrounding the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2026 season, the national media isn’t quite there yet.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

La Canfora: Vikings Could Seek Conditional Pick To Trade J.J. McCarthy

According to Jason La Canfora, the Vikings are expected to seek playing time conditions on a pick coming back in any potential trade involving QB J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

Early Vikings' Superlative Predictions for the 2026 Season (MVP to ROTY and Everything in Between)

The new-look Vikings are eager to put their disappointing 2025 season behind them and show that this season will be much different. A new starting quarterback, refreshed roster and strong preseason performance should put a pep in the Purple and Gold's step.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Harrison Smith’s Return Makes the Vikings a Serious Contender

Turns out Aaron Donald isn’t the only elite defensive player making a triumphant return from retirement to play in the NFL this season. Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams after two years out of football got all the attention, but safety Harrison Smith’s return to the Minnesota Vikings might be just as important.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 8

Vikings' Week 1 Clash With Packers Is the Perfect Season-Opening Test

You couldn’t ask for a much better opponent for the Vikings to open their season than the Packers. Talk about a game with extra juice and potential repercussions for the battle for the NFC North. It was also 10 years ago that the Vikings opened U.S.

Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7

When Vikings’ Harrison Smith expects to make his 2026 debut

If loyalty had a face, it would look like Harrison Smith. He will enter his 15th season with the Minnesota Vikings after signing a one-year contract worth $12.25 million on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Vikings Announce Kyler Murray Decision Before Packers Clash

The Minnesota Vikings have formally recognized the players their locker room trusts most, naming eight season-long captains for 2026 after a team-wide vote heading into their season opener against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.

Domonique Orange News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7

3 Vikings Rookies Ready to Make a Week 1 Impact (Including Domonique Orange)

Starting your NFL career with a home game against your team’s biggest rival in the prime afternoon slate isn’t the most common entrance into the NFL, but the Vikings’ rookie class will experience just that on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Vikings RB Slapped With NFL Punishment Before Packers Game

The Minnesota Vikings enter a new chapter this fall with Kyler Murray under center, a change that has given the franchise a fresh sense of possibility after years of quarterback turnover.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7

Why Harrison Smith’s Vikings Return Is More Than Just a Nostalgia Signing

While residents of Minnesota were enjoying their last Saturday of the summer, news of legendary safety Harrison Smith’s Vikings return broke in the most on-brand possible way.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 7

Predicting the Vikings' Inactive Player List vs. Packers in Week 1

For each game of the 2026 season, the Vikings and the other 31 NFL teams are allowed to have 48 active players. That means that, out of the 53-man roster, at least five players must be declared inactive.

Harrison Smith News / Yardbarker / September 5