Perhaps it’s nothing more than the Vikings doing their due diligence, but it could be no coincidence that three running backs were at TCO Performance Center in Eagan one day after head coach Kevin O’Connell revealed that Jordan Mason is dealing with a thumb injury.
The Vikings and Ravens starting units spent Wednesday and Thursday taking reps against each other in joint practice in what will likely be the most impactful work for both teams all summer.
The Vikings opened up their 2026 preseason slate with a win over the Giants on Saturday afternoon. The 13-10 victory itself may not mean much since it is exhibition play, but it meant a lot to many of the Vikings players hoping to impress the coaches.
After months of anticipation, preseason football is here for the Vikings. On Saturday, the Purple and Gold will take the field at MetLife Stadium against the Giants in an exhibition game that will showcase many young and inexperienced players.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Vikings used pick No. 198 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne. They selected the speedy rusher to improve the team's rushing attack, which struggled last year, averaging 108.3 rushing yards per game (23rd).
Minnesota Vikings training camp practices can sometimes settle into a familiar rhythm, but one rookie running back has begun turning heads in a meaningful way.
The Minnesota Vikings’ late-round draft struggles appear to be following them into the 2026 season, even after the departure of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Going into the 2026 Vikings training camp, a lot of focus has been put on the QB situation and for good reason, but the Vikings' success is going to hinge on a lot more than just the quarterback position.
The Vikings held a shorter practice at Day 2 of minicamp on Wednesday, so the more interesting part of the day was hearing from players like Andrew Van Ginkel, Aaron Jones, and Josh Metellus afterwards.