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Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson is eager to see who stands out between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy as the two battle for the starting quarterback job.
The start of the NFL training camp is right around the corner, and the Minnesota Vikings (who start camp July 28) have one major question to answer before the regular season begins: Who will be the starting quarterback for the 2026 season? New free-agent addition Kyler Murray and former first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy will […] The post Will J.J. McCarthy or Kyler Murray Be the Vikings’ Starting Quarterback? appeared first on The Lead .
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Jake Golday looks like a classic Brian Flores linebacker. The Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 second-round pick is big, fast, physical, and versatile enough to move around the formation. He should be able to help the Vikings early on in special teams and sub-packages, while developing into a more important role as he gets comfortable in the defense.
The Vikings will prepare to kick off their training camp soon, but right now, all the buzz is around who’s going to be their QB1 for 2026. FanDuel has already made Murray the favorite to start in Week 1. However, a former NFL legendary wide receiver sounds off on Murray’s one tactic that sets him […] The post “Check Down Charlie”: NFL Legend Sounds Off Against Kyler Murray Amid Vikings QB Battle With J.J. McCarthy appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Minnesota Vikings' defensive leader fits the bill as the next best option for the Dallas Cowboys.
Former Minnesota Vikings draft pick Jaquelin Roy was brought in for a tryout by the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport recently revealed that the Minnesota Vikings QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy isn't expected to end quickly.
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked if he believes RB D’Andre Swift is capable of more than he has shown so far during his time in Chicago. “He’s a dynamic player,” Johnson said, via the Bears’ website. “I’ve known that about him since he came into the league, firsthand up there in Detroit, and […] The post NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Malcolm Rodriguez, Bears, Lions, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
When Minnesota Vikings fans thought back to the slog that was the 2025 season, the team’s poor quarterback play stood out repeatedly. J.J. McCarthy, who was billed as the franchise’s savior a year ago, never got his feet under him. The result was a 9-8 record. Any time a team spends January on the couch instead of playing in games, there will be disappointment.
Sounds like the Minnesota Vikings will be dealing with a pretty significant hold-in to start training camp in 2026.
The Minnesota Vikings may have a running back gem on their hands. Rookie running back Demond Claiborne generated some buzz from The Athletic earlier this week, with training camp on the horizon.Claiborne was drafted in the sixth round with the 198th overall selection. He turned heads at the scouting combine with a 4.37-second 40-yard dash. […] The post NFL Insiders Can’t Stop Talking About This Vikings Rookie appeared first on HEAVY .
Each of the 32 NFL teams had gross revenue of more than $450 million for the 2025 season, according to multiple people familiar with the league’s finances who were not authorized to speak publicly. The tally is up roughly 5% from the 2024 season. The total represents national media rights, league sponsorships, and shared revenue and […]
Who drove the bus on drafting JJ McCarthy back in 2024. Minnesota Vikings legend Cris Carter says he has the scoop.
The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to draft Demond Claiborne in the sixth round gives their offense a new layer of speed and explosiveness. Selected with pick No. 198, the Wake Forest running back arrives in Minnesota with a clear strength: He can turn a small crease into a chunk gain in a hurry. Claiborne is not the classic power back who will hammer defenses between the tackles 20 times a game.
As the 2026 season approaches, The Real Forno Show hosted a deep-dive episode breaking down the hottest narratives surrounding the Minnesota Vikings. From the quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray to legitimate questions about Kevin O’Connell’s coaching identity, Tyler Forness challenged conventional wisdom with film study and analytics. “I’m just honest with my […]
The Minnesota Vikings love potential free agents. Or rather, as Douglas Adams might say, they love the whooshing sound they make as they pass by. As we sit and wait for Minnesota to add another backup edge rusher, another position in need of a boost saw a potential addition come and go.
The offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings could be what determines how far they go in the upcoming 2026 NFL season.
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The Minnesota Vikings will begin training camp next week, beginning with rookies reporting on July 26th and veterans on July 28th. There will be a total of 13 practices open to fans, beginning with the August 1st practice and ending with the joint practices with the Ravens on August 19th and 20th. The first padded […]
The Minnesota Vikings have an interesting situation brewing in their tight end room.The Vikings made some alterations to the contract of starting tight end T.J. Hockenson. The altered deal lowered his $21.3 million cap hit to $16.3 million. This $5 million cap savings also came with a change to the end of the existing contract. […] The post Vikings Expected to Release Injury-Riddled TE appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings are just a few short weeks away from the start of training camp, where fans will get their first real look at the highly publicized quarterback battle. Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will be engaged in a heated battle for the starting role, but the winner may not be crowned for […] The post The Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy Battle Now Has a New, Bizarre Timeline appeared first on HEAVY .
Bears Bears TE Colston Loveland made an appearance on Bussin’ With The Boys last week and discussed the rivalries he’s experienced at Michigan and now in Chicago. “As far as like, in the building, ‘What are you doing to beat Ohio State every day?’ That was where [the rivalry] was in Michigan. Every TV, everything. […] The post NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Kevin O’Connell, Bears, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman is dealing with a nagging injury as the team approaches the start of training camp. The post Vikings LB Blake Cashman Fighting ‘Lingering’ Injury Concern: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Aaron Jones Sr.'s starting job is in jeopardy, but that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing for him or Minnesota.