Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Report: Don't be surprised if Harrison Smith is out for another week

Vikings safety Harrison Smith was a limited participant at practice this week as he continues to work back from illness. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said that "it would not be a surprise" if Minnesota waits one more week to play its veteran defensive back.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Weekly Vikings Player Power Rankings: Rising Linemen, Falling Hitman

It’s quite hard to rank the 15 best players on Minnesota’s stacked roster. Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has acquired a number of excellent reinforcements in the offseason, and both sides of the ball have the talent to form an elite unit.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Young Vikings Defender Will Have a Double Revenge Game

The Minnesota Vikings host the Atlanta Falcons in the annual home opener. The team will wear the throwback uniforms, jerseys designed to revive memories from decades past.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

JJ McCarthy’s fiancee Katya Kuropas posts first photos after birth of their baby

JJ McCarthy missed some practice time during the week to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first baby. His fiancee Katya Kuropas has since shared some photos on Instagram of their baby.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Vikings Unleash 2 Practice Squadders

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-0 and hope to snag another win on Sunday, when the Atlanta Falcons aim to unseat the purple squad after dropping their season opener versus Tampa Bay.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Banged-up Vikings elevate two defenders from practice squad

The Vikings, who will be without a few key players this weekend, have elevated two defenders from their practice squad to the gameday roster for Sunday night's showdown against the Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Vikings fortify roster ahead of Sunday's game vs. Falcons with fan favorite and much-needed depth

The Minnesota Vikings got some tough news on Friday afternoon with edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and cornerback Jeff Okudah. However, they were to be expected, and the Vikings had a plan to try and mitigate their losses.

Fabian Moreau News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Vikings Call Up Two Including CB Fabian Moreau For Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve elevated OLB Gabe Murphy and CB Fabian Moreau to their active roster for Week 2. Moreau, 30, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Vikings-Falcons preview: 3 big questions ahead of Sunday Night Football

The Vikings will look to move to 2-0 in the J.J. McCarthy era on Sunday night, but it won't be easy. Standing in their way are the Atlanta Falcons, a team led by a young quarterback with a big left arm and a dangerous group of weapons at his disposal.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

With Van Ginkel out, Vikings believe Dallas Turner is ready to step up

The stage is set for the biggest opportunity of Dallas Turner's young NFL career on Sunday night. Vikings All-Pro outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel remains in the concussion protocol and won't play against the Falcons.

Kobe King News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Vikings Homecomer Suddenly Has Big Shoes to Fill

The Minnesota Vikings enter this week’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons with a full injury report, and various key players will be forced to sit out the game.

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J.J. McCarthy News / The SportsRush / September 13

'All Three of My Babies': J.J. McCarthy’s Fiancée Katya Kuropas Shares Heartwarming Visuals After Welcoming Baby Boy Rome

It’s been one heck of a week for J.J. McCarthy. First, in his debut NFL start, McCarthy rallied the Minnesota Vikings to a fourth-quarter win (27-24) after trailing the Chicago Bears for most of the Monday Night Football matchup.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

The Falcons at Vikings in Week 2: A Dozen Rapid-Fire Details

In the game featuring the Falcons at Vikings, sources of intrigue proliferate. Most notably, there is the return of the QB scorned in favor of the younger and cheaper option.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

The View from VT: Skyrocketing Buzz, MIN’s New Coach, and Hitman Spills the Beans

Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece.

Christian Darrisaw News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Minnesota Vikings Offensive Lineman Christian Darrisaw Out For Week 2

Just when Minnesota Vikings fans thought things were looking up after a gritty Week 1 comeback, the injury report dropped like a lead balloon. Minnesota will be without a trio of key players for its Sunday night showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, and the biggest name on that list is left tackle Christian Darrisaw.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / September 12

J.J. McCarthy already got a major win before Minnesota Vikings play their Week 2 matchup against Falcons

J.J. McCarthy was missing from practice on Thursday as the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. But, he had the best possible excuse for his absence.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 12

Vikings-Falcons Week 2 score predictions from the Vikings On SI staff

U.S. Bank Stadium is going to be absolutely rocking on Sunday night. The Vikings are 1-0 after beating the Bears in thrilling comeback fashion on Monday, which has only added to the excitement around this 2025 team.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / September 11

Gallery: All the new foods at U.S. Bank Stadium this Vikings season

Following a comeback win on the road in week 1, the Minnesota Vikings will have their home opener on Sept. 14. When fans arrive for the first home tilt of the 2025 season, they will find dozens of new food items dotting the concourse.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Vikings Worked Out Six Defensive Free Agents

The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted six defensive free agents for tryouts on Thursday. The full list includes: DB Shemar Bartholomew DB Brandon Crossley

J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

J.J. McCarthy had good reason for missing Vikings practice

J.J. McCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback win on Monday night, but that may not be the most exciting thing that has happened for the quarterback this week.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

Vikings Place LB Blake Cashman, RB Ty Chandler On IR

Blake Cashman‘s Week 1 hamstring injury made him a candidate for injured reserve. A month-long absence (if not longer) is indeed now in store for the veteran linebacker.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Vikings Place LB Blake Cashman On IR Among Six Roster Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have placed LB Blake Cashman and RB Ty Chandler on injured reserve. Additionally, the Vikings signed WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett to the active roster and signed CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad.

Justin Jefferson News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Justin Jefferson’s Heartwarming Chain Gift Shows Why He’s More Than Just a Star Receiver

Look, we’ve all seen superstars toss footballs into the stands or sign a quick autograph after games. But what Justin Jefferson did Monday night at Soldier Field?

Harrison Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10