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J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27
3 Vikings on Thin Ice Heading Into Preseason Finale: J.J. McCarthy's Last Chance
The Vikings need to make their final 53-man roster decisions by the end of the week, as this year's cutdown deadline is approaching on Sunday. After that, Minnesota must decide on the order for the depth chart heading into the 2026 regular season opener against the Packers.
Harrison Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Vikings Remaining In Touch With S Harrison Smith
Shortly after the Vikings released veteran safety Harrison Smith, Minnesota made it known that the transaction was not an indication that Smith would retire and that it was open to Smith potentially returning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Vikings' Preseason Darling Is Doing All the Right Things to Secure a Roster Spot
EAGAN, MN — The Vikings have had several unexpected heroes rise to the occasion through camp. Seeing guys like Chuck Demmings and Jacob Thomas steal headlines is one of the best parts of every preseason.
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26
Former Vikings star Everson Griffen arrested after being tased on I-394 in Minneapolis
Former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen was tased by law enforcement on Interstate 394 early Wednesday and was subsequently booked into the Hennepin County Jail.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Vikings' Early Run Game Struggles Raise New Red Flags
With a healthy offensive line, the addition of run coordinator Frank Smith, and a rookie with track speed, the pieces are there for a much-improved Vikings run game.
J.J. McCarthy News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Vikings Warned Not to Make Costly J.J. McCarthy Mistake
The Minnesota Vikings head into their final preseason game Friday night against the Denver Broncos with more questions than answers about third-year quarterback J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Lindy's Sports / August 26
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell Sends Quiet Message on Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy Decision
Since the Minnesota Vikings announced that it would be Kyler Murray, not JJ McCarthy, starting the season off as QB1 two weeks ago, things have only gotten worse for the former first-round pick.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26
As the season approaches, questions persist about Vikings' depth at two spots
The Vikings are less than three weeks away from taking the field for the first time in the 2026 regular season when they host the Green Bay Packers on September 13.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Dwight McGlothern's Departure Opens Door for Zemaiah Vaughn to Make Vikings' 53-Man Roster
Just days before the annual 53-man roster deadline, the Vikings waived cornerback Dwight McGlothern with an injury designation on Wednesday. This transaction allowed Minnesota to sign another player, but it may also have opened up a spot on the team's 53-man roster.
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 / Yardbarker / August 26
Former Vikings player suggests poor J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray relationship could lead to stunning decision
It has since been suggested that the Vikings could ultimately waive J.J. McCarthy before the deadline for teams to trim rosters to 53 players arrives Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
Harrison Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Have Spoken With Harrison Smith As Recently As This Week
Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said he has spoken with S Harrison Smith as recently as this week. O’Connell added he would provide
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Why Vikings Are Taking Chance on Journeyman Tre Hawkins III
The Vikings' final game of the 2026 NFL preseason is on Friday, as they prepare to face the Broncos on the road. Time is running out for all 32 franchises to evaluate as much talent as possible before they must trim their rosters to 53 players in less than a week.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Vikings DT Caleb Banks is a work in progress, and Brian Flores is seeing both sides of it
Even though Caleb Banks was a first-round pick, it was evident on film that he would be somewhat of a project. When the Minnesota Vikings drafted defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, I was very excited.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Minnesota Vikings’ scouting staff continues to get praise for their offseason work this preseason, and it’s getting hard to ignore
Their lack of success in recent NFL Drafts has been a major topic for the last few years, but their UDFA success continues to thrive. Under former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a lot of success in the NFL Draft.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26
Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections: Whose Job Is Safe (And Whose Isn't) Heading Into Sunday's Deadline
EAGAN, MN — After weeks of camp practices, two preseason games (with one left to play), and two days of intense joint practices against the Ravens, the Vikings’ roster seems almost set.
Caleb Banks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Vikings Already Second-Guessing Decision To Draft First-Round DT Caleb Banks?
According to Essentially Sports’ Tony Pauline, there may already be some doubts in Minnesota about first-round DT Caleb Banks just months after he was selected with the No.
Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 26
NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation
When the Minnesota Vikings training camp opened, the pecking order at receiver already looked pretty clear. Jeshaun Jones simply wasn’t part of the plan, but that didn’t mean he was ready to back off.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 26
Insider thinks Vikings could make shocking J.J. McCarthy move after practice development
Is McCarthy's position in Minnesota more tenuous than most assumed?
Jeshaun Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25
Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games
Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 25
The Vikings Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game
The Vikings are two weeks into their 2026 preseason schedule with just one more game to go until the team has to be cut down to 53 men. We’ve seen some good performances from different players as we watch the position battles and the roster bubble closely over the next week to see who our 2026 Week 1 rostered players will be.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25
Harrison Smith Still Undecided About Playing In 2026
The Vikings released S Harrison Smith with a post-June 1st designation at the start of the league year, though both sides understood it was a procedural move and not a final decision on his future.
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?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 24
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes huge prediction about having Kyler Murray as his QB
Jefferson discussed what Murray brings to the table for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 22
Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens
A lot of the attention on the Minnesota Vikings this season has been on the quarterback battle between Murray and J.J. McCarthy. But, there's another quarterback in the mix.
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