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Vikings | Feeling good about Jalen Nailor for opener Sun Aug 31, 02:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) is trending upward for the Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears, as the team is optimistic he'll be ready to play after missing time due to a hand injury. Per sources, barring any setbacks, Nailor should be ready to play.
| Footballguys view: Nailor's role won't be as large as it would have been before the team acquired Adam Thielen, but he'll still be the complementary receiver more likely to get deep targets that can turn into big plays. Nailor isn't on our redraft radar, but his presence could help JJ McCarthy. |
Vikings | Adam Thielen restructures Sat Aug 30, 11:34 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen agreed to terms on a revised contract Saturday, Aug. 30, according to multiple sources. His salary has been reduced by $2 million and $4 million in incentives were also removed from the deal.
| Footballguys view: When acquired by the Vikings just a few days ago, the plan was to work on his contract to make it more team-friendly. He wanted to return to Minnesota, and that is going to cost him millions. Thielen is a fan favorite, and he brings his experience back to the field for the Vikings. Thielen will be the team's no.2 receiver while Jordan Addison is suspended (three games). |
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Vikings | Minnesota takes a look at two RBs Fri Aug 29, 05:53 PM
Free-agent RB Amar Johnson (Packers) and RB Montrell Johnson (Eagles) recently worked out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Vikings | Health issue for Harrison Smith Fri Aug 29, 05:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Harrison Smith (undisclosed) has been sidelined for most of the month of August with a personal health issue, according to multiple sources. Smith will be evaluated on a weekly basis but is expected to make a full recovery.
| Footballguys view: Smith's Week 1 status becomes uncertain with this news. The Vikings signed K'Von Wallace to the practice squad. They like backups Theo Jackson and Jay Ward, so if Smith misses the game, it might not be that big of a hit to the defense. |
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Vikings | Seven players return to Minnesota PS Thu Aug 28, 01:33 AM
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed free-agent WRs Dontae Fleming, Lucky Jackson, Jeshaun Jones, and Tim X. Jones, TEs Bryson Nesbit and Nick Vannett, and RB Xazavian Valladay to their practice squad on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Vikings | Adam Thielen lands with Vikings Wed Aug 27, 10:00 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen was acquired by the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, Aug. 27, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder. Minnesota also receives a 2026 conditional seventh-rounder and 2027 fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: Thielen is back where he began his career, and Vikings fans have to love this move. With Jordan Addison suspended the first three games, Thielen gives the team a veteran who can help move the chains. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison put on suspended list Tue Aug 26, 05:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was placed on the Reserve/Suspended list on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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Vikings | Minnesota announces several transactions Tue Aug 26, 05:08 PM
Minnesota TE Bryson Nesbit and WRs Dontae Fleming, Lucky Jackson, Jeshaun Jones and Thayer Thomas were waived on Tuesday, Aug. 26. TEs Nick Vannett and Giovanni Ricci were released. In addition, FB C.J. Ham (ankle) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list and TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to storyNick Vannett player page
C.J. Ham player page
Giovanni Ricci player page
Vikings | Xazavian Valladay cut Tue Aug 26, 01:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Xazavian Valladay was waived Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Vikings | MIN, CAR still working on Adam Thielen deal Tue Aug 26, 01:11 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen would still like to return to the Minnesota Vikings, and the two sides have tried to work on a trade. However, the two sides continue to struggle to agree on compensation.
| Footballguys view: A Minnesota native and Minnesota State University product, Thielen spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Vikings. He signed with the Panthers on a three-year pact in 2023. He's gone on to lead the team in receiving in both of his first two campaigns in Carolina, and was given a pay raise for his third back in March. Still, it sounds like a return to Minnesota is still in play. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Vikings | Minnesota trades Mekhi Blackmon Mon Aug 25, 08:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon was traded to the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Aug. 25, for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
Link to story Vikings | Three players cut on Sunday Sun Aug 24, 05:26 PM
The Minnesota Vikings waived WR Silas Bolden, WR Robert Lewis and RB Tre Stewart on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Vikings | Brett Rypien to be released Sun Aug 24, 03:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Rypien will be released, a source said Sunday, Aug. 24. He was edged out for the No. 3 job by rookie QB Max Brosmer.
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Vikings | Sam Howell traded to Philadelphia Sun Aug 24, 11:47 AM
The Minnesota Vikings traded QB Sam Howell and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Aug. 24, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Vikings | Carson Wentz signed Sun Aug 24, 11:37 AM
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Chiefs) Sunday, Aug. 24, according to multiple sources. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Vikings | MIN taking a look at Carson Wentz Sat Aug 23, 05:00 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Chiefs) is working out for the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Aug. 23, according to a source.
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Vikings | MIN interested in Adam Thielen reunion Fri Aug 22, 10:49 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen has been inquired about via trade from the Minnesota Vikings.
| Footballguys view: The trade makes sense for both teams, as the Panthers love their #4 receiver Jalen Coker, and the Vikings need receiver help with Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games and Jalen Nailor nursing a hand injury. Thielen is a late round dart throw in PPR leagues whether he's a Panther or Vikings for Week 1, but going to Minnesota would give him a better chance to start hot. |
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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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