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Vikings | Jordan Mason in great shape Mon Aug 3, 05:55 PM

Jordan Mason showed up to training camp lighter and in great shape, according to offensive coordinator Wesley Phillips and head coach Kevin O'Connell. 'You guys can probably even tell just the way he looks,' O'Connell said. 'He's in unbelievable shape right now.'

Footballguys view: If you're going to take a Vikings running back, Mason is probably the best pick, but the fact that all are going in the 10th round or later reflects the uncertainty of the split with veteran Aaron Jones, who was brought back on a reduced salary, and sixth round pick Demond Claiborne, who should figure in some as a change of pace to Mason and passing down option along with Jones. If the quarterback play is better than expected and the offensive line stays healthy (unlike last year), Mason could be a modest hit as a touchdown/game script driven RB2/Flex play.

Vikings | Demond Claiborne limited Saturday Sun Aug 2, 01:48 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Demond Claiborne (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during practice Saturday, Aug. 1.

Vikings | Kejon Owens off roster Sun Aug 2, 01:05 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Kejon Owens was waived Sunday, Aug. 2.

Vikings | Day off for Christian Darrisaw Fri Jul 31, 08:10 PM

Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was given the day off Friday, July 31, as the team manages the knee injury that limited him to 10 games last season.

Vikings | Christian Darrisaw feeling strong Fri Jul 31, 05:28 PM

Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) said he finally feels like himself after his 2024 knee injury. 'Feel the best I've felt in two years,' Darrisaw said.

Footballguys view: If there is going to be a redemption story written by the Vikings offense this year, it is more likely to come through better offensive line injury luck than last year, when the team had three starters - including Darrisaw - miss significant time.

Vikings | Kyler Murray works as top QB on Thursday Fri Jul 31, 05:28 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray took a 'hefty amount of snaps' with the first-team offense Thursday, July 30.

Footballguys view: Most observers said that JJ McCarthy was more comfortable than Murray, but that is to be expected at the open of camp with Murray in a new offense. If that is still the case two weeks from now, or McCarthy starts to get a larger role of the first team reps, then we might have to change our outlook that installs Murray as the favorite to win here.

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Vikings | Kyler Murray gets first turns with starters to open camp Wed Jul 29, 04:55 PM

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Tuesday that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will both work with the first team as he makes his decision about who will be under center for Week 1. On Wednesday, we saw Murray in the lead spot. Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports that Murray was the first man up when the Vikings moved into 11-on-11 work and that he hit wide receiver Jordan Addison for a 30-yard gain.

Footballguys view: The first practice of training camp also served as the kickoff for the final stage of their quarterback competition. "I'm not really too focused on the long-term vision of it," Murray said before practice. "I'm focused on the process, and that's day to day, coming out here with this walkthrough and then practice later . . . Prove to the coaches and guys what I'm capable of." As PFT notes, McCarthy will get his chances to prove the same point, and all of the developments on the field in Minnesota will be closely followed until O'Connell makes his call.

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Vikings | MIN signs Jordan Mims Tue Jul 28, 05:05 PM

Free-agent RB Jordan Mims (49ers) has signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, July 28.

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Vikings | Minnesota to give both QBs first-team reps Tue Jul 28, 01:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy will both get first-team reps as they compete for the starting job in training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Footballguys view: In announcing the plan for the two QBs to share reps, HC Kevin O'Connell told reporters the Vikings are looking to see who can elevate those around them and run the offense with comfort. The shared snaps were expected. Murray still seems like the favorite, but McCarthy reportedly closed the gap in the team's final mini-camp. We'll be watching this one closely.

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Vikings | Brian O'Neill has signed an extension Tue Jul 28, 01:21 PM

Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the team on Tuesday, July 28.

Vikings | MIN to sign Jamal Adams to roster Tue Jul 28, 12:25 AM

Free-agent LB Jamal Adams (Raiders) will reportedly sign with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a source on Monday, July 27.

Footballguys view: At one point, Adams, selected by the Jets with the sixth pick of the 2017 draft, was one of the best safeties in the league. In his three seasons (46 games) in New York, Adams made two Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro in 2019. He added another Pro Bowl appearance as a Seahawk in 2020. Adams played in five games with the Titans and Lions in 2024. He appeared in 17 games last season with the Raiders. In 102 career games (87 starts), Adams, 30, has recorded 546 tackles, 22.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 36 pass deflections.

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Vikings | Kejon Owens placed on NFI list Mon Jul 27, 04:51 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Kejon Owens (illness) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness list Monday, July 27.

Vikings | Luke Wysong waived/injured Mon Jul 27, 04:51 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Luke Wysong (undisclosed) was waived Monday, July 27, with an injury designation.

Vikings | Kyler Murray working out with WR Fri Jul 24, 05:26 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray has been working out with WR Jordan Addison over the last two months leading up to training camp.

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Vikings | 'Right up to the start of the season' for starting QB competition? Tue Jul 21, 04:22 PM

Minnesota Vikings QBs Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's competition to win the starting quarterback job this season could go right up to the start of the season, in the opinion of Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Tuesday, July 21.

Footballguys view: When Murray signed with the Vikings, the thinking was that he had the inside track to be the starter. All signs had pointed in that direction, even as he spent the offseason splitting reps with incumbent starter J.J. McCarthy as part of an open competition. But public accounts of the team's final minicamp sessions created the impression that McCarthy was making strides and Murray was struggling. While that obviously creates intrigue as training camp opens, multiple observers have told us that if the season were starting today, Murray would likely be the starter. We'll see if McCarthy can change that.

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Vikings | Minnesota believes Caleb Banks will be ready for camp Tue Jun 30, 01:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings DL Caleb Banks (foot) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Vikings | No limitations for Carson Wentz Sun Jun 28, 03:00 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) was a full participant during offseason workouts.

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Vikings | Caleb Banks making progress Sun Jun 28, 02:36 PM

Minnesota Vikings DT Caleb Banks (foot) did not participate in drills during offseason workouts because he is recovering from foot surgery, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said he received positive reports from the training staff during the offseason, according to Vikings.com's Lindsey Young.

Vikings | WR Dillon Bell worked extensively with second team Tue Jun 23, 01:04 PM

It can be difficult to gauge receiver skill sets in spring practices, when NFL rules prohibit physical coverage techniques. But ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert believes it was eye-opening to see Dillon Bell -- an undrafted rookie from Georgia -- working extensively with the second team during drills.

Footballguys view: According to Seifert, that placement spoke volumes about his initial impression with Vikings coaches, who, in essence, were putting him in the (early) mix to be the No. 4 receiver behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings. He'll be a player to watch in training camp.

Vikings | Kyler Murray may have edge in QB competition Sat Jun 20, 11:34 AM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray appears to be the frontrunner in the competition versus QB J.J. McCarthy for the team's starting quarterback position, according to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert. Murray is believed to have a slight edge because of his elite running ability and capability of varying the speeds and trajectories of his passes. However, both players split reps with the first-team offense at OTAs and McCarthy has demonstrated a firmer grasp of the Vikings' complex offensive scheme in recent weeks.

Footballguys view: Seifert isn't known for hyperbole, so Murray looks like the no.1 quarterback as the league takes a break before the start of training camp. McCarthy, a 2024 first-round pick, should have an edge when it comes to understanding the offense, but that's not going to win him the job automatically. Reports indicate Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell is not going to take the entirety of camp and the preseason to make his decision. If the season began today, Murray would likely be the starter. We'll see if McCarthy can change that.

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Vikings | Minnesota adds two free agents Tue Jun 16, 03:26 PM

Free agent TE Marshall Lang (Seahawks) and DL Jahvaree Ritzie (Seahawks) signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, June 16. The team waived OT Caleb Etienne and DL Monkell Goodwine as corresponding moves.

Vikings | Former Bears GM joins Minnesota Tue Jun 16, 01:13 PM

Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is being hired by the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, June 16, as a football advisor.

Vikings | Two WRs sit out Thursday Sat Jun 13, 06:11 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Terrill Davis (undisclosed) and WR Marcus Sanders (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 11.

Vikings | New role for Ryan Grigson Fri Jun 12, 09:07 PM

Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager Ryan Grigson will have a new role with the team in 2026.

Vikings | Minnesota adds to front office Fri Jun 12, 08:56 PM

Seattle Seahawks vice president of player personnel Trent Kirchner and Cleveland Browns vice president of research and strategy Andrew Healy are being hired as assistant general managers for the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings | Justin Jefferson to work with both QBs Fri Jun 12, 05:43 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said he plans to work out with both QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy leading up to training camp.

Footballguys view: We have a legitimate quarterback competition in Minnesota, which could be good or bad for Jefferson. If it spurs one of Murray or McCarthy to up their game and play at a high enough level to help Jefferson pay off at a still high ADP, then it is good. But if the split in first team snaps makes neither quarterback adequately prepared and the competition doesn't have a true winner - only a quarterback who wasn't as bad as his competitor - then Jefferson could be very disappointing once again this year.

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Vikings | Coach expects Caleb Banks to be ready for camp Thu Jun 11, 04:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings DT Caleb Banks (foot) is expected to be available for the start of training camp, in the opinion of head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Vikings | Caleb Banks works on side Wed Jun 10, 05:30 PM

Minnesota Vikings DT Caleb Banks (foot) worked on the side during practice Wednesday, June 10. The team hopes that Banks will be ready for the regular season.

Vikings | Kyler Murray has been impressive in OTAs Fri Jun 5, 02:56 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray is making it 'make it hard to imagine' that he will lose the team's quarterback battle against QB J.J. McCarthy ahead of the 2026 season, according to Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz.

Footballguys view: This is a competition that will go into training camp and the preseason. If Murray keeps impressing, the battle may not last long into August. McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024, has been below average seemingly every time he's been on the field for the Vikings. It's a make-or-break season for McCarthy, and Murray might win the starting job for the Vikings in 2026.

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Vikings | Joaquin Davis let go Thu Jun 4, 06:23 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Joaquin Davis was waived Thursday, June 4.

Vikings | Minnesota adds two receivers Thu Jun 4, 04:16 PM

Free-agent Michael Briscoe (Seahawks) and WR Trayvon Rudolph (Seahawks) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, June 4. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Vikings | Nolan Teasley to become new GM Sat May 30, 01:40 PM

Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, May 30, to become their new general manager, according to sources.

Footballguys view: Teasley was the only outside candidate, so this will bring a fresh perspective to the Vikings. He has been working for the Seahawks for 13 years and was one of the few people in the building who were part of both of their Super Bowl championship efforts. If he is judged as the "top football executive" (which Falcons GM Ian Cunningham was not), then the Seahawks will get two compensatory third round picks as Teasley already qualifies as a "diverse candidate" per the league itself.

Vikings | Top QBs working with starters Sat May 30, 01:13 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy both received work with the first-team offense during the voluntary workout this week, but McCarthy seems to be behind Murray in the competition at this point, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert.

Footballguys view: Seifert wasn't the only observer at Vikings practice to put Murray after of McCarthy, and some had the gap very large. This is technically a quarterback competition, but McCarthy is going to have to up his level of play for there to be any suspense. All of the initial reports about Murray's acclimation to the team and offense are positive, so if you wanted to invest in him hoping for a bounceback season, you should feel encouraged by what we are hearing out of Minnesota.

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Vikings | Isaiahh Loudermilk signs with Minnesota Thu May 21, 02:02 PM

Free agent DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (Steelers) signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, May 21. No details of the contract were disclosed.

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Vikings | Jake Golday officially signs rookie contract Tue May 19, 05:16 PM

Minnesota Vikings second-round draft choice LB Jake Golday signed a four-year contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, May 19. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Vikings | MIN waives Shaleak Knotts Tue May 19, 05:11 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Shaleak Knotts has been waived by the team on Tuesday, May 19.

Vikings | Terrill Davis signed Thu May 14, 06:54 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Terrill Davis (Oklahoma State) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Vikings | MIN signs Bangally Kamara Mon May 11, 09:23 PM

Undrafted free-agent LB Bangally Kamara (Kansas) has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a source on Monday, May 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Vikings | Minnesota to have open competition at QB Mon May 11, 01:41 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy will have an open competition for the starting quarterback job during offseason workouts and training camp, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Footballguys view: "From everything that I've understood, it is truly wide open," Pelissero said on The Rich Eisen Show. "They're keeping an open mind as a coaching staff." McCarthy struggled in his two seasons since the Vikings chose him 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Some of his struggles have been self-inflicted (12 interceptions in 10 games), while others have been the result of injuries. Those struggles are why Murray, a two-time Pro Bowler with seven seasons of experience, has been widely viewed as the unanointed starter. Even if we consider Murray the favorite, it's a situation we'll have to monitor.

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Vikings | Minnesota signs five draft picks Sat May 9, 02:30 PM

Minnesota Vikings third-round draft choice DT Domonique Orange, third-round draft choice OT Caleb Tiernan, third-round draft choice S Jakobe Thomas, fifth-round draft choice CB Charles Demmings and seventh-round draft choice C Gavin Gerhardt signed four-year contracts with the Vikings Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Vikings | Demond Claiborne under contract Sat May 9, 02:27 PM

Minnesota Vikings sixth-round draft choice RB Demond Claiborne signed a four-year contract with the Vikings Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Claiborne is a compact, shifty back with speed who is comparable to Devonta Freeman. The Vikings top two backs will be free agents next year, and Aaron Jones has missed at least five games in two of the last three seasons. Expect Claiborne to get a chance to show what he can do at some point this season, which could secure him a role in the Vikings backfield going forward.

Vikings | Max Bredeson inks deal Sat May 9, 02:25 PM

Minnesota Vikings fifth-round draft choice FB Max Bredeson signed a four-year contract with the Vikings Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Vikings | Caleb Banks signs contract Sat May 9, 02:23 PM

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft choice DT Caleb Banks signed a four-year contract with the Vikings Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the contract includes a fifth-year option.

Vikings | Smith Vilbert signs with MIN Fri May 8, 09:29 PM

Undrafted free-agent DL Smith Vilbert (North Carolina) has reportedly signed with the Minnesota Vikings following their rookie minicamp, according to a source on Friday, May 8.

Vikings | Two more trying out at MIN minicamp Fri May 8, 08:28 PM

Undrafted free-agent QB Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) and WR Trenton Irwin (Jets) are reportedly trying out for the Minnesota Vikings during their minicamp, according to a source on Friday, May 8.

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Vikings | Jauan Jennings agrees to deal with Minnesota Fri May 8, 01:21 AM

Free agent WR Jauan Jennings (49ers) has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Footballguys view: It will be interesting to see Jennings on the field with the Vikings behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. With Jennings ability as a blocker, he doesn't need to come off the field. We'll likely see him settle in as a WR4/deep flex option for Fantasy GMs in 2026.

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Vikings | Nolan Teasley requested by Minnesota for an interview Thu May 7, 02:54 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley for their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, May 7.

Footballguys view: Teasley has spent over a decade with the Seahawks, learning from one of the best GMs in football John Schneider. That championship pedigree he brings to the table is something the Vikings would love to have in their building.

Vikings | Minnesota requests interview with John McKay Thu May 7, 01:33 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams assistant general manager John McKay for their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, May 7.

Footballguys view: McKay has learned under Les Snead, one of the most respected GMs in all of football, and he's got a connection with Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell. With the previous working relationship and creativity that McKay will likely bring with him to his next gig, the Vikings might have a front-runner in their search for a new general manager.

Vikings | RJ Gillen requested by Minnesota for an interview Thu May 7, 01:29 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager RJ Gillen for their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, May 7.

Footballguys view: Gillen has spent nearly the last decade working his way up the ranks in the 49ers front office. Last year was the first season Gillen served as the team's assistant GM. The Vikings need a new GM after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on January 30, and now Adofo-Mensah has rejoined the 49ers where he previously worked from 2013-2020.

Vikings | Minnesota requests interview with Dave Ziegler Thu May 7, 01:24 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Tennessee Titans assistant general manager Dave Ziegler for their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, May 7.