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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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story Vikings | Terrance Gray sought for interview Wed May 6, 10:01 AM
Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray has been requested for an interview for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager vacancy.
Link to story Vikings | Eric Johnson agrees to terms Wed Apr 29, 06:23 PM
Free-agent DE Eric Johnson (Colts) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, April 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Scooby Williams inks pact with MIN Tue Apr 28, 04:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Scooby Williams agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, April 28, according to a source. Williams' deal includes $210,000 of his base salary guaranteed and a $10,000 signing bonus.
Link to story Vikings | Free Agent WR Jauan Jennings to Visit Vikings Tue Apr 28, 03:05 PM
49ers free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting tonight and Wednesday with the Minnesota Vikings, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Jennings, 28, had spent his entire career with the 49ers, with the club having selected him in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. Jennings played 75 games with 32 starts for San Francisco, including 55 receptions for 643 yards with nine touchdowns in 2025. The Vikings did not select a receiver in this year's draft over the weekend, which puts them in the market for more depth at the position. The Dolphins are also said to be interested. But Miami doesn't appear to have the cap room necessary to be a viable bidder. |
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Vikings | Minnesota officially reaches deals with five UDFAs Mon Apr 27, 02:58 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Dillon Bell (Georgia), WR Shaleak Knotts (Maryland), RB Kejon Owens (Florida International), WR Marcus Sanders Jr. (Georgia Southern) and WR Luke Wysong (Arizona) officially agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, April 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison's option picked up Mon Apr 27, 01:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison had his fifth-year option picked up Monday, April 27.
| Footballguys view: Addison is now set to make $18 million guaranteed in the final year of his rookie deal. The No. 23 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Addison has been productive in each of his three seasons, playing alongside one of the league's top receivers in Justin Jefferson. In 2025, Addison caught 42 passes for 610 yards with three touchdowns in 14 games. Over the course of his three seasons, Addison has 175 receptions for 2,396 yards with 22 touchdowns. While he's best viewed as a fantasy WR4, having Kyler Murray as his QB could push Addison closer to WR3 territory. |
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Vikings | Marcus Sanders agrees to terms Sun Apr 26, 12:46 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Marcus Sanders (Georgia Southern) agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on a contract Saturday, April 25. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Minnesota adding two UDFAs Sun Apr 26, 12:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Shaleak Knotts (Maryland) and RB Kejon Owens (Florida International) have agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Luke Wysong headed to Minnesota Sun Apr 26, 12:28 PM
Arizona WR Luke Wysong signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a source.
Link to story Vikings | MIN signs Dillon Bell Sun Apr 26, 12:25 PM
Georgia WR Dillon Bell signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Vikings | Jonathan Greenard traded Fri Apr 24, 08:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Jonathan Greenard was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, April 24, in exchange for the 98th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft and a 2027 third-round draft choice, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Vikings | Minnesota adds Jake Golday Fri Apr 24, 08:22 PM
Cincinnati LB Jake Golday was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 51st overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Vikings | Caleb Banks goes to Minnesota Thu Apr 23, 09:52 PM
Florida DT Caleb Banks was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 18 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Vikings | Jaylon Hutchings let go Wed Apr 22, 01:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Jaylon Hutchings (hamstring) was released Tuesday, April 21, with a non-football injury designation. Hutchings is not expected to be sidelined for long because of the injury.
Link to story Vikings | Ivan Pace signs tender offer Mon Apr 20, 01:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings restricted free-agent LB Ivan Pace Jr. signed his one-year tender offer Monday, April 20, and is scheduled to make $3.52 million in 2026.
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