Vikings clearly choosing Kyler Murray over J.J. McCarthy still has one big problem
Minnesota's QB competition has an underlying narrative head coach Kevin O'Connell doesn't want to discuss.
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Minnesota's QB competition has an underlying narrative head coach Kevin O'Connell doesn't want to discuss.
Derek Carr is still retired, but he's staying ready just in case a team like the Minnesota Vikings comes calling.
As Stefon Diggs continues to search for a new team in free agency, the four-time Pro Bowler is letting all 32 NFL clubs know he is better than most receivers in the league right now.
The Minnesota Vikings are heading into 2026 with a QB room of Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, and J.J. McCarthy. One of these men will have the pleasure of throwing the ball to Justin Jefferson a lot this season.Many are asking if there’s even a reason to keep McCarthy around town if Minnesota felt compelled enough to sign Murray. […] The post Justin Jefferson Trade Idea Floated Amid Vikings Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY .
Justin Jefferson's future with the Minnesota Vikings will likely depend on whether they win in the upcoming 2026 season or not.
The Minnesota Vikings will enter training camp with a quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray as they determine who will become the team’s starter. After inconsistent quarterback play contributed to a disappointing 2025 season, Minnesota hopes to find stability at the position and ensure it doesn’t hold the team back from returning to […] The post J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Message on Vikings Future Amid QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell will be entering training camp with a quarterback battle on their hands.As of right now, the overwhelming expectation is that Kyler Murray will end up being the Week 1 starter. However, Murray will face competition from both J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz.Murray and McCarthy are the clear […] The post Vikings Get Surprising Quarterback Proposal Out of Nowhere appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings are likely hoping that whoever wins the QB competition can take advantage of the team’s weapons, primarily Justin Jefferson. Moreover, Jefferson is probably expecting a bounce-back 2026 NFL season after a challenging 2025 campaign.Last season, Jefferson played 392 pass snaps for the Vikings, leading to an 80.5 overall PFF grade. Jefferson hauled in […] The post Vikings Draw Strong Justin Jefferson Take Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Four NFL teams have reached out to Terrion Arnold's agent about possibly signing the veteran CB, but the Minnesota Vikings were not one of them.
The Minnesota Vikings have a QB competition on their hands between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray to determine the starter. After a challenging 2025 season due to their QB play, the Vikings want to ensure that this position doesn’t keep them from missing the playoffs this upcoming campaign.Both players are in this competition with something […] The post J.J. McCarthy Gets Brutal Statement Amid Vikings QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings are having an identity crisis. No, this doesn’t have anything to do with their Seattle Seahawks cosplay after Sam Darnold left town. Nor does it have to do with their status in the NFC North, a division so tough that they could finish outside of the playoffs with another nine-win season.
One of the NFL’s biggest storylines entering training camp is the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback room. More specifically, all eyes are on the competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the starting job. So far, Murray has emerged as the…
What do over 3,000 Minnesota Vikings fans actually think about their team heading into 2026? On this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness blind-reacts to The Athletic’s Alec Lewis fan survey — and the results spark some of the most honest, unfiltered Vikings conversation of the offseason. From the quarterback competition to ownership […]
The Minnesota Vikings weren’t boring enough last season. From a league-worst 30 turnovers to allowing 60 sacks, the Minnesota offense was a constant stream of utter chaos. While a healthy offensive line should settle most of the protection concerns, the Vikings are still working on identifying their quarterback for 2026. J.J.
On Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made it clear that the team has been putting some serious effort into improving its rushing attack.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Caleb Banks out of Florida with the 18th overall selection in the 18th overall draft.Banks is a very big and intimidating interior defensive lineman, standing at 6’6 and weighing around 330lbs. Many expected the Vikings to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to fill their need for a safety. Instead, Minnesota opted […] The post Vikings’ Caleb Banks Gets Blunt Message About Role in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY .
Vikings News: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Locked in Genuine Battle for Vikings’ Starting Job Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t tipping his hand on the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, even with training camp approaching later this month. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, O’Connell was asked directly about the state [...]
One NFL writer dove deep into each offense, and after showing the ranking of the Minnesota Vikings' unit, there is no reason the starting QB would be bad.
Legendary former Minnesota Vikings WR Randy Moss went to amazing lengths to talk with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady before they became teammates.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell weighed in on the battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy for the team's starting quarterback job.
Cam Skattebo’s promising rookie year ended suddenly when he suffered a devastating injury in Week 8 that included an open ankle dislocation, a fractured tibia and a ruptured deltoid ligament. Surgery and months of diligent rehab work have left the…
This week at the American Century Championship, Dan Patrick tried his hardest to catch Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell napping. The Minnesota Vikings will have every eye in the NFL watching their quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy unfold, but O’Connell wasn’t taking the bait when asked if the open competition was truly […] The post Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Stays Mum on QB Starter in Awkward Interview appeared first on HEAVY .
The Bears are projected to win the NFC North in 2026, with the Lions finishing second, the Packers slipping to third, and the Vikings bringing up the rear.
We are getting close! The rookies report in a little over two weeks. We are almost back baby! As usual, there is not much to discuss but you know what and it shows up in the links. It simply is what comes up when I google “Vikings News”. Don’t shoot the messenger because he will […]
During the NFL free agency period, several players landed massive contracts. However, teams also found plenty of bargain signings. The Minnesota Vikings not only added an impactful value signing in quarterback Kyler Murray, but they also may have landed a…