Latest News
Filter by Team
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news |
Vikings | Week 18 injury report for Minnesota Fri Jan 2, 03:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip), and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out. CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) was limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest), DL Javon Hargrave (rest), and S Harrison Smith (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyHarrison Smith player page
Jonathan Allen player page
Javon Hargrave player page
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Blake Cashman player page
Vikings | Jordan Mason set to play Fri Jan 2, 03:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Jones is managing a hip injury that will keep him out this week. That puts Mason atop the depth chart. His production in starts has been hit-or-miss this year, but he should see enough volume to be started as a back-end RB2 this week. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will start Week 18 Fri Jan 2, 02:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.
Link to story Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Jan 1, 08:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip) and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. OT Brian O'Neill (heel) was limited during practice. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) and TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Blake Cashman player page
Vikings | Full practice for J.J. McCarthy Thu Jan 1, 08:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason upgraded Thu Jan 1, 08:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones misses practice Thu Jan 1, 08:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | T.J. Hockenson sits out Thu Jan 1, 08:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Wednesday practice report for MIN Wed Dec 31, 08:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip) and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), OT Brian O'Neill (heel), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyHarrison Smith player page
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Blake Cashman player page
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy listed as limited Wed Dec 31, 08:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason a limited participant Wed Dec 31, 08:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Vikings | No practice for Aaron Jones Wed Dec 31, 08:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | T.J. Hockenson misses practice Wed Dec 31, 08:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Sincere McCormick joins practice squad Wed Dec 31, 02:40 PM
Free-agent RB Sincere McCormick (Broncos) was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy set to return to practice Wed Dec 31, 02:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will practice after a 'positive day,' according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Max Brosmer will play if McCarthy can't go. He's trending in the right direction, but this will come down to grip strength for the second-year quarterback. Most Vikings fans are done defending McCarthy, but a good game in a meaningless Week 18 game could help the vibes around his 2026 outlook. |
Vikings | Elijah Williams placed on IR Mon Dec 29, 04:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Elijah Williams (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 29.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy's Week 18 status up in the air Mon Dec 29, 02:03 PM
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's status for Week 18 remains up in the air.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy missed the team's Christmas win over the Lions with a hairline fracture to his left, non-throwing hand. Coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy is "progressing" and that there's less swelling in the hand than there was leading into last Thursday's game. O'Connell said that McCarthy's grip strength will be the determining factor in his ability to play against the Packers this week and that the team will have a better idea where he's at on that front later in the week. Max Brosmer will get another start if McCarthy can't go. |
J.J. McCarthy player page
Vikings | MIN hasn't had serious extension talks with Jalen Nailor Sun Dec 28, 10:31 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have not had substantive talks with WR Jalen Nailor on an extension, according to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert. He is currently in the final season of his rookie contract.
| Footballguys view: Nailor has been the most efficient target for JJ McCarthy, but the team drafted Tai Felton in the third round back in April as a potential replacement and McCarthy isn't exactly entrenched as the starting quarterback going into the offseason. The open market is likely to pay Nailor more than the Vikings would. He is worth carrying in deep dynasty leagues through the offseason as a player who could have a larger role on his second contract with a new team. |
Vikings | Myles Price injured Thursday Thu Dec 25, 10:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Myles Price (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Nailor blanked in win Thu Dec 25, 09:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor failed to catch his only target in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to story Vikings | Long TD run for Jordan Addison Thu Dec 25, 09:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison failed to catch a pass but scored on a 65-yard run in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions.
Link to storyJordan Addison player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson logs four catches Thu Dec 25, 09:14 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught four of his five targets for 30 yards in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to storyJustin Jefferson player page
Vikings | Ty Chandler handles seven carries Thu Dec 25, 09:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed for 24 yards on seven carries in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones grinds out 53 rushing yards Thu Dec 25, 08:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed 18 times for 53 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 10 yards in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | Max Brosmer pressured but picks up win Thu Dec 25, 08:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer completed nine of his 16 passes for 51 yards and rushed twice for 16 yards in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17. He was also sacked seven times.
Link to story Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel makes big plays Thu Dec 25, 08:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel finished with five tackles, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to storyAndrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Blake Cashman all over the field Thu Dec 25, 08:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman finished with 17 tackles, including six solo stops, and a sack in a 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Link to storyBlake Cashman player page
Vikings | Week 17 Minnesota Vikings inactives Thu Dec 25, 03:05 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared QB J.J. McCarthy, LB Austin Keys, QB Brett Rypien, OT Brian O'Neill, RB Jordan Mason and TE T.J. Hockenson inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Brett Rypien player page
Vikings | Ryan Kelly lands on IR Wed Dec 24, 09:12 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason will miss Week 17 Wed Dec 24, 03:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Mason's season may be done as the Vikings have nothing left to play for. Aaron Jones has been cleared to play, and he will get the bulk of the workload against the Lions on Christmas. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones Sr. cleared to play Wed Dec 24, 03:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) was limited in practice all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: With Jordan Mason (ankle) out of action, Jones is in line for a bulk of the work from the backfield for the Vikings. Against the Lions on Christmas, we like Jones as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | T.J Hockenson ruled out for Week 17 Wed Dec 24, 03:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Week 17 injury report for Minnesota Wed Dec 24, 03:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and is listed as questionable. OT Brian O'Neill (heel) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and is listed as questionable. DL Javon Hargrave (thigh) and RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) were limited in practice on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report. RB Ty Chandler (knee), LB Austin Keys (ankle), and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) practiced in full on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyJavon Hargrave player page
Eric Wilson player page
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Jordan Mason status up in the air Tue Dec 23, 05:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones limited in practice again Tue Dec 23, 05:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) was limited in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | T.J. Hockenson misses practice again Tue Dec 23, 05:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Tuesday practice report for Minnesota Tue Dec 23, 05:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), and TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23. DL Javon Hargrave (thigh), RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle), OT Brian O'Neill (heel), and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) were limited in practice on Tuesday. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back), RB Ty Chandler (knee), and LB Austin Keys (ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyJavon Hargrave player page
Eric Wilson player page
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Ty Chandler activated from IR Tue Dec 23, 03:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (knee) was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
| Footballguys view: Chandler was designated to return on December 3, so Tuesday was the final day that he could return to action during the 2026 season. Chandler was placed on injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury in Week 1. Chandler did not have any touches in that game, but had 164 carries for 663 yards and three touchdowns in his first three seasons with Minnesota. He also had 27 catches for 201 yards. The Vikings saw Jordan Mason go down with an ankle injury in Week 16 and he was listed as out of practice on Monday, so Chandler could be in line for work against the Lions on Christmas. |
Vikings | Max Brosmer named Week 17 starter Tue Dec 23, 02:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer will start Week 17 against the Detroit Lions due to an injury to J.J. McCarthy.
| Footballguys view: This will be Brosmer's second NFL start. He was thrown into the starting role on November 30 when the Vikings lost 26-0 at Seattle. Brosmer struggled mightily, completing 19-of-30 passes for 126 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions. Brosmer played the entire second half against the Giants after McCarthy was injured, and threw just nine passes, completing seven of them for 52 yards. He didn't throw a touchdown, nor was he intercepted. He was sacked once. His presence in the starting lineup further diminishes the value of Minnesota's receiving assets, including Justin Jefferson. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy out for Week 17 Tue Dec 23, 02:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will miss Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy has a small fracture in his throwing hand.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell said the injury shouldn't require surgery. McCarthy suffered an injury to his right hand during Minnesota's win over the Giants on Sunday. Details about the injury have been murky, but he appeared to hurt himself when his hand struck a Giants defender's helmet during the follow-through of a pass attempt two plays before he scrambled for a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Without McCarthy, the Vikings will give undrafted rookie Max Brosmer his second start of the season, which doesn't bode well for the team's receiving assets for Sunday's game. |
Vikings | Monday practice report for Vikings Mon Dec 22, 06:12 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) and OT Brian O'Neill (heel) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. RB Aaron Jones (ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (thigh) and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) were limited during practice. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back), RB Ty Chandler (knee) and LB Austin Keys (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to storyJavon Hargrave player page
Eric Wilson player page
Aaron Jones Sr. player page
T.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Aaron Jones listed as limited Mon Dec 22, 06:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyAaron Jones Sr. player page
Vikings | No practice for J.J. McCarthy Mon Dec 22, 06:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason misses practice Mon Dec 22, 06:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson does not practice Mon Dec 22, 05:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy to have MRI Mon Dec 22, 11:05 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will have an MRI on his right hand Monday, Dec. 22. X-rays were negative.
| Footballguys view: While the results of the X-rays were good, Minneapolis Star Tribune staffer Ben Goessling reports that further tests will be used to determine whether the quarterback suffered any ligament damage. Coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game he was unsure if McCarthy was able to grip the ball on the strip sack that ended his day. The Vikings play on Thursday this week, so the short turnaround will be a factor here. Max Brosmer is standing by. |
Vikings | Blake Cashman all over the field Sun Dec 21, 08:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman finished with a game-high 16 tackles, including seven solo stops, in 16-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 16.
Link to storyBlake Cashman player page
Vikings | T.J. Hockenson limited to one catch Sun Dec 21, 08:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught his only target for two yards in a 16-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 16.
Link to storyT.J. Hockenson player page
Vikings | Two grabs for Jordan Addison Sun Dec 21, 08:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught two of his three targets for 26 yards in a 16-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 16.
Link to storyJordan Addison player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson has solid afternoon Sun Dec 21, 08:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught six of his eight targets for 85 yards in a 16-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 16.
Link to storyJustin Jefferson player page