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O'Connell put on notice after Vikings acquire Cousins from Raiders

Kevin O'Connell put on notice after Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders ahead of trade deadline

The Vikings have thus far gone 0-2 in postseason play under O'Connell's watch.

Raiders 'never made one call on Kirk Cousins' before trading QB to Vikings

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Trading for Kirk Cousins may not have been Vikings' first choice for new QB

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Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 7

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell makes bold Odell Beckham Jr. claim for Saints game after surprise signing

The Minnesota Vikings revealed some unexpected news when they confirmed on Wednesday that they had signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.

Two-minute drill: Divisional clashes, potential Super Bowl preview, Lamar Jackson among notable injury concerns and more

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 29

Vikings' Nolan Teasley, Kevin O'Connell open up about trading J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings officially ended their J.J. McCarthy experiment when they agreed on Monday to trade the third-year quarterback to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants

Giants' John Harbaugh answers big Jameis Winston, J.J. McCarthy question after trade with Vikings

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 29

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell believes franchises bail on their struggling young quarterbacks too often. That didn't stop him from abandoning the J.J. McCarthy experiment.

Giants' John Harbaugh makes strong Jameis Winston statement after 'aggressive' QB report

Giants make shocking decision on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after struggles of Jameis Winston

Cam Skattebo hints at difference coaching makes for the Giants

Jevon Holland credits 'calm psycho' John Harbaugh for saving Giants' season after Jaxson Dart injury

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 22

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell explains what Kyler Murray must do after Carson Wentz's impressive start

Carson Wentz has helped the Minnesota Vikings open the season 2-0, and Kevin O'Connell hopes Kyler Murray was paying attention.

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart

Four QBs the Giants should target in wake of concerning Jaxson Dart injury update

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Vikings seem prepared to make Murray, Wentz decision for Bucs game

Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game

During a Monday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on the Vikings' quarterback situation.

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Vikings stifle Bears, who lose Caleb Williams to injury

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Vikings announce Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Bears game

On Friday, the Vikings confirmed what had become expected news.

Vikings' QB competition was reportedly never about J.J. McCarthy

Falcons reportedly make Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr. decision for Week 2

Giants place starter on IR before 'Monday Night Football' matchup

Steelers announce Joey Porter Jr.'s status for Week 2 game vs. Patriots

Chiefs' injury report has bittersweet news ahead of Week 2

Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 18

Kyler Murray injury update could leave Vikings' Kevin O'Connell with massive Carson Wentz decision

As recently as Thursday, it was assumed that Minnesota's Kyler Murray wouldn't clear the concussion protocol in time to play in this coming Sunday's game at Chicago. However, it now appears that may not be the case.

Vikings' Kyler Murray gets strong Carson Wentz warning amid uncertainty

NFL insiders repeat Carson Wentz warning for Vikings' Kyler Murray

Vikings' Carson Wentz gets good news in Minnesota's QB plan

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Vikings' O'Connell speaks on Murray's status after QB suffers concussion

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell speaks on Kyler Murray's status after QB suffers concussion in Week 1 against Packers

A Monday report shared the Minnesota Vikings received a "good sign" on Murray. O'Connell subsequently provided more reason for optimism.

Vikings get 'good sign' regarding Kyler Murray

Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win

Vikings expected to start QB Carson Wentz in Week 2

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 1

Vikings may have made major McCarthy call after Murray, Wentz decisions

Vikings may have made major J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decisions

The Minnesota Vikings surprised some members of the NFL community when they ended roster cutdown day with starter Kyler Murray, veteran Carson Wentz, 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy and 25-year-old Max Brosmer still in their quarterback room and on their active squad.

Former Vikings player shares challenge for J.J. McCarthy amid career uncertainty

J.J. McCarthy makes Vikings' initial 53-man roster — but future remains uncertain

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 28

Vikings reporter shares more bad news for J.J. McCarthy amid roster-cut rumors

It remains to be seen how much interest McCarthy has attracted from other clubs and whether Kevin O'Connell is ready to discard the young prospect who thus far has made just 10 career regular-season starts.

What Vikings' Kevin O'Connell didn't say amid rumors about possible J.J. McCarthy decision

Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision

Kevin O’Connell could be coaching for his job as Vikings fall behind NFC North rivals

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 25

Is Vikings' Kyler Murray offense better for Carson Wentz than J.J. McCarthy?

Could McCarthy get relegated further down the depth chart?

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing

Former Vikings player shares alarming J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers

Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 23

Vikings HC weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason game

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing

The NFL can be unforgiving, especially for quarterbacks trying to get their footing. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is learning the hard way that the NFL is no cakewalk.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

JJ McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 20

Vikings HC discusses Murray concern after McCarthy decision

Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after J.J. McCarthy decision

Murray is trying to resurrect his career with the Vikings.

J.J. McCarthy not guaranteed to win Vikings' QB2 job

Kyler Murray is struggling with one key aspect of Vikings offense

Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a 'hot seat' candidate

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 17

NFL insider shares warning for Vikings HC after QB decision

NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision

O'Connell made his biggest football-related decision of the summer when he named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.

Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision

Kyler Murray must do one thing to succeed with Vikings

NFL players' push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams MetLife Stadium injury

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams injury

NFL players' push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams MetLife Stadium injury

NFL players have been making a strong push for the league's 32 stadiums to all move to natural grass, and that push should only get louder and stronger following the preseason injury to Jamal Adams on Saturday.

Giants' Jaxson Dart takes huge hit as injury concerns reappear

Cardinals HC shares unfortunate injury update on rookie Jeremiyah Love

Colts assistant coach suffered serious injury in sideline collision

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 13

Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' McCarthy, HC

Report reveals alleged issues between Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell after Kyler Murray decision

O'Connell confirmed this week that Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter.

Vikings reportedly make huge Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Week 1 decision

Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy

NFL insider expands on how Kyler Murray won Vikings' starting job over J.J. McCarthy

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 12

Kevin O'Connell addresses future of J.J. McCarthy after Kyler Murray decision

O'Connell addressed McCarthy's status with the team after confirming Murray would be the team's starter.

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Three NFL teams that will regret their biggest offseason decision

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 7

Vikings reporter explains why this QB is 'heavy favorite' to win Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Free-agency signing Kyler Murray has remained "the overwhelming favorite" to win the competition for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.

Why Vikings GM is 'confident' Kyler Murray can excel amid competition vs. J.J. McCarthy

Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has this hope for Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy relationship

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