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Vikings | Minnesota trades Harrison Phillips Wed Aug 20, 06:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Harrison Phillips was traded to the New York Jets Wednesday, Aug. 20, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice and a 2027 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources. The Jets will also receive a 2027 seventh-round draft choice in the trade.
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Vikings | Minor issue for Tai Felton Wed Aug 20, 06:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton (undisclosed) is not expected to miss any time despite leaving practice early Wednesday, Aug. 20, because of an apparent hand injury, according to a source.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison expected to be fine Wed Aug 20, 06:46 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (undisclosed) is expected to be fine despite leaving practice early Wednesday, Aug. 20, because of an arm or hand injury, according to a source.
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Vikings | Tai Felton unable to finish practice Wed Aug 20, 04:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton (undisclosed) suffered an apparent hand or arm injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison injured at practice Wed Aug 20, 03:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (undisclosed) suffered an apparent hand or arm injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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Vikings | Minnesota adding Xazavian Valladay Mon Aug 18, 07:20 PM
Free-agent RB Xazavian Valladay (Saints) agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Aug. 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor week-to-week Mon Aug 18, 03:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) is considered week-to-week because of a hand injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell will not say if surgery is an option for Nailor.
| Footballguys view: If the injury keeps Nailor out into the regular season, the Vikings will be thin at wide receiver. While Justin Jefferson is returning to practice after missing weeks with a hamstring injury, Jordan Addison is suspended for the first three weeks of the year. Lucky Jackson, third-round pick Tai Felton, and Jeshaun Jones are next on the depth chart for the Vikings. Nailor, who had 28 catches for 414 yards and six touchdowns for the Vikings last season, would be the presumptive starter with Addison out. |
Vikings | Justin Jefferson will be on field Monday Mon Aug 18, 03:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will be at least a limited participant during practice Monday, Aug. 18, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson has been out since the second practice of training camp with a hamstring injury, and he was scheduled to be re-evaluated this week. It seems that assessment went well. "You'll see him take part in bits and pieces of it," O'Connell said. "It'll be kind of a ramp up." The Vikings play their first game three weeks from Monday, which gives Jefferson time to work his way up to full speed before the season opens in Chicago. Jordan Addison's three-game suspension makes having Jefferson all the more important for first-time starter J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota offense. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson may do more work Sun Aug 17, 09:38 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will hopefully be able to do more things this upcoming week, but his practice participation is uncertain at this time, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: We continue to expect Jefferson to not practice in full until the week leading up to the season opener at Chicago. You'll have to draft him on faith that this isn't a more severe injury than the team is letting on, and that Jefferson won't suffer a setback as he reconditions to prepare for the season. His upside is more than worth it in the first, but it's reasonable to take a top three running back and CeeDee Lamb over Jefferson because of this injury. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy finding comfort level Sat Aug 16, 01:14 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had his best practice of the summer Thursday, Aug. 14, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. 'It felt decisive, and it felt like there was an incredible amount of conviction to some of the decisions he made,' O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy is a smart quarterback who can spread the ball around. He can move when under duress, and McCarthy seems to stay calm under pressure. Add in the fact that he's going to target WR Justin Jefferson as much as possible, and it means fans should be excited about McCarthy. Currently, McCarthy has an ADP of QB18 and he could outperform that as a rookie. We think of him as a QB2 with upside. |
Vikings | Jalen Nailor dealing with injury Thu Aug 14, 05:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and is being evaluated, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will not play Saturday Thu Aug 14, 04:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | Josh Metellus exits practice early Thu Aug 14, 02:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus (undisclosed) was taken off the field by trainers after suffering an apparent arm or shoulder injury on Thursday, Aug. 14. According to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, he was seen holding his arm while walking off the field.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson making progress Wed Aug 13, 01:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but will not participate in the joint practice with the New England Patriots this week, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Jefferson will be reevaluated next week.
| Footballguys view: At this point, we should hope for Jefferson to be cleared to practice in full leading up to Week 1 and expect to get no clarity on the true severity of his injury. He has transcended his quarterbacks and JJ McCarthy could pleasantly surprise, so Jefferson won't fall far despite this injury, if he slides at all from his usual spot in the top 3. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer could make 53-man roster Tue Aug 12, 09:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer might make the 53-man roster after a strong training camp and preseason behind QBs J.J. McCarthy and former first-round pick QB Sam Howell.
Link to story Vikings | Rondale Moore on injured reserve Tue Aug 12, 04:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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Vikings | Rondale Moore out for season Tue Aug 12, 04:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) will miss the 2025 season because of the knee injury he suffered during the team's first preseason game.
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Vikings | Jordan Mason finishes with 20 yards Sun Aug 10, 04:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed for 20 yards on four carries in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Mason played one drive with the starters and the good news is that he stayed in on third down. While Aaron Jones is likely to be in for passing situations, Mason getting some third down reps gives him more contingent upside if Jones misses time. |
Vikings | Rondale Moore carted off Sun Aug 10, 04:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Moore suffered a knee injury that has been described as "significant" and potentially season-threatening. He was in line to get some snaps in three and four wide receiver sets, but it sounds like this is going to delay that. Third round pick Tai Felton could get some more looks in practice and the preseason with Moore on the shelf. |
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Vikings | Rondale Moore could miss 2025 season Sun Aug 10, 12:15 PM
Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) is in jeopardy of missing the entire 2025 season because of a significant left knee injury sustained in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Moore will undergo an MRI exam Sunday, Aug. 10.
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Vikings | Serious injury for Rondale Moore Sat Aug 9, 08:14 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) suffered a significant knee injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Tai Felton not a big factor Sat Aug 9, 08:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton caught two passes for 14 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He was targeted two times during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Nailor catches one pass Sat Aug 9, 07:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught one pass for 10 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9.
Link to story Vikings | Three catches for Jordan Addison Sat Aug 9, 07:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught three passes for 33 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy sees limited work Sat Aug 9, 07:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy went 4-for-7 for 30 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 9. He also rushed for eight yards on one carry during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Two offensive starters expected to miss game Sat Aug 9, 02:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones and WR Jordan Jefferson (hamstring) are not expected to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Without Jones, guys like Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler will get an opportunity to impress. Without Jefferson, we should see more from guys like Jailen Nailor and Lucky Jackson. At least we get to see QB JJ McCarthy make his 2025 debut on Saturday. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will see limited playing time Sat Aug 9, 11:09 AM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be in the team's preseason opener versus the Houston Texans for approximately eight to 10 plays Saturday, Aug. 9, according to KPRC.com's Aaron Wilson.
| Footballguys view: All eyes will be on McCarthy as he gets back onto the field for the Vikings. The 2024 first-round pick had to miss all of his rookie year due to a knee injury. Now healthy, McCarthy is the unquestioned starter (and they're hoping a franchise QB) with guys like Justin Jefferson to throw to. Fantasy GMs can look at McCarthy as a low-end QB2 with upside. |
Vikings | Jalen Nailor expected to be starter Wed Aug 6, 09:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor is expected to line up opposite WR Justin Jefferson to start the regular season, with WR Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games.
Link to story Vikings | Tai Felton, Lucky Jackson vying for No. 3 job Wed Aug 6, 09:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings WRs Tai Felton and Lucky Jackson are battling for the No. 3 wide receiver job to open the season, with WR Jordan Addison suspended for three games. The team could also look outside of the organization for help.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson sitting again Wed Aug 6, 03:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson returning to field Wed Aug 6, 03:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (hip, leg) will be participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Vikings | WR Jordan Addison suspended for first three games of 2025 regular season Tue Aug 5, 04:27 PM
The NFL has suspended Vikings WR Jordan Addison without pay for the first three games of the 2025 regular season for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy.
| Footballguys view: The news comes as no surprise. Addison recently resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge. He is permitted to participate in all training camp activities, including preseason games. Jalen Nailor will see more early-season work with Addison sidelined. Still, he'll return for the remainder of the season to work alongside Justin Jefferson as the Vikings break in first-year QB J.J. McCarthy. Even with the expectation that this suspension was coming, Addison is being drafted as WR35 in Round 7. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson to miss practice Mon Aug 4, 08:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (back, leg) will not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 4.
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Vikings | Steven Stilianos tries out Mon Aug 4, 06:46 PM
Free-agent TE Steven Stilianos (Titans) recently worked out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy to play in preseason game Mon Aug 4, 05:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will receive playing time during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | Nick Vannett signed Mon Aug 4, 05:10 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Vannett (Titans) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Aug. 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison facing potential three-game suspension Mon Aug 4, 02:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison recently pleaded no contest to resolve a DUI citation stemming from an incident last summer. The team is bracing for a three-game suspension for Addison, according to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: We've reported on this repeatedly over the last month, but it's worth revisiting with the season drawing nearer. While Addison is preparing for a Year 3 jump with goals of becoming a "better all-around receiver," he's been a solid contributor to this point, posting nearly 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns through two seasons. Assuming the suspension is coming, Addison might have to wait until Week 4 to start showing off his skills. Jalen Nailor would move up in the rotation alongside Jefferson in Addison's absence. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason expected to have larger role in offense Mon Aug 4, 01:34 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason is expected to be the co-RB1 this season alongside Aaron Jones, in the opinion of Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: Graziano argues that something of a 50-50 distribution is not totally off the table, depending on how things unfold over the next month. Mason's prominent reps last Friday were noticeable, and he offers youthful explosion to Jones' savvy all-around game. Graziano points out that Vikings running backs coach Curtis Modkins oversaw Denver's tailbacks in 2021 when Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams each had exactly 203 carries. Worth noting, at least one local observer, Purple Insider's Matthew Coller, told us the same last week. Even if it's not an even split, Mason's RB35 price is appealing. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson limps off field Sun Aug 3, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (lower body) limped off the practice field Saturday, Aug. 3 due to an apparent lower-body injury. He was unable to return, and he was spotted walking with a noticeable limp. 'I'll be all right,' Hockenson said.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson works on side Sat Aug 2, 04:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) worked on the side field with trainers to start practice Friday, Aug. 1. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said there still isn't a timeline for Jefferson to fully integrate back into practice, but that the star receiver would ramp back up into some work this week.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like as long as Jefferson doesn't suffer a setback in his rehab, he should be 100% well before the season starts and we'll be able to put his hamstring injury behind us. |
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Vikings | Minnesota takes a look at Nate McCollum Thu Jul 31, 05:36 PM
Free-agent WR Nate McCollum (Seahawks) recently worked out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Vikings | Christian Darrisaw a full go Wed Jul 30, 09:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, July 30, for the first time since training camp began.
Link to story Vikings | Little concern with Justin Jefferson Wed Jul 30, 09:56 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is nursing a hamstring injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't concerned about the injury lingering into the regular season. 'You still want him back sooner rather than later,' O'Connell said Tuesday, July 29. 'I have zero worry about the opener, but there's a lot of time between now and then. What that looks like, we're going to be smart. But at the same time, he wants to get back out there. He doesn't want to stay wearing what I wear to practice much longer.'
| Footballguys view: This doesn't really add any information about Jefferson's injury, but it continues to match the idea that the Vikings are being very cautious with one of their franchise players, as opposed to being concerned that he has an injury that will linger into camp. The top six picks in PPR leagues are pretty tightly packed, so perhaps this could be a reason to move Jefferson to the bottom of that tier until he returns to practice, but doing more than that would be an overreaction. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson sits out Monday Mon Jul 28, 08:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson will likely be out for a few weeks as he battles through this hamstring injury. Any time missed will impact his chemistry with J.J. McCarthy. It's entirely too early to panic, but drafters should start looking at CeeDee Lamb, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Saquon Barkley ahead of Jefferson if they weren't already. |
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Vikings | Extension for Josh Metellus Sat Jul 26, 02:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Vikings Saturday, July 26, worth $36 million. The contract includes $25 million in guaranteed money and can be worth as much as $42 million.
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Vikings | Hamstring issue for Justin Jefferson Fri Jul 25, 03:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and will be reevaluated next week, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: We probably won't see Jefferson in practice for at least two weeks, and it's unsure if he'll play in the preseason. Per our injury expert Adam Hutchison, if Jefferson is still limited in late August, then it might be time to get a little nervous. Perhaps you can use this to break ties in the early first round if you have to draft before Jefferson is cleared to practice again. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson dealing with tightness Thu Jul 24, 05:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (legs) did not finish practice Thursday, July 24, because he was dealing with mild tightness in both of his legs.
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Vikings | Gavin Bartholomew placed on PUP list Mon Jul 21, 04:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Gavin Bartholomew (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 21.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison to plead guilty Thu Jul 17, 01:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will plead guilty to a lesser charge after initially being charged with driving under the influence.
| Footballguys view: Fines and probation are coming up for Addison with this lesser sentence. Now, the NFL can step in and decide on further disciplinary action. A suspension in 2025 is now possible for Addison. His current ADP of WR36 could drop a bit with this news. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison's DUI Trial Delayed; WR To Return To Court Thursday Tue Jul 15, 03:45 PM
According to Footballguys legal analyst Drew Davenport, Jordan Addison's case took a step backward today as a jury was set to be impaneled in his pending DUI case. Instead, the case was reset for a pretrial date on July 17th.
| Footballguys view: This shift may suggest that unresolved matters need to be addressed before the trial, stemming from Addison's July 2024 DUI arrest, can begin. Addison pleaded not guilty last December to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. His exact blood-alcohol concentration has not been disclosed. Addison could face a league-mandated three-game suspension if he's convicted. We'll continue to monitor this situation, but previous reports have suggested that the Vikings are prepared for that outcome. |
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