With former assistant general manager Nolan Teasley gone to the Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks lose another executive to the NFC North rival. Seahawks vice president of player personnel Trent Kirchner leaves Seattle to become one of the assistant general managers for Teasley. The Vikings plan to name Andrew Healy and Trent Kirchner as assistant […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are going through a crucial offseason as head coach Kevin O’Connell is in the early stages of determining the winner of the quarterback derby. Holdover J.J. McCarthy and former Arizona Cardinal Kyler Murray will show off their talents throughout training camp and into the preseason before the head coach makes a decision […]
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With new general manager Nolan Teasley now officially in the fold, the Minnesota Vikings are continuing to shake up their front office, as they have named two new assistant general managers to serve as Teasley’s right-hand men. Or his left and right-hand men. . .having two right hands would be kind of weird, one would […]
When the Minnesota Vikings hired Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley earlier this month, one of the obvious questions was whether or not Teasley would bring anyone from Seattle’s current front office with him. Narrator: Yes. Yes he would. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday that Trent Kirchner, the Seahawks’ longtime Vice President […]
The Minnesota Vikings understand that they are in a win-now window, which is why the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray is drawing so much attention from the national football media.Anything short of a playoff appearance this season will spark speculation on the future of various. Moreover, after the Los Angeles Rams‘ trade […]
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In what ended up being very strange timing, the Minnesota Vikings fired their general manager, former Cleveland Browns executive Kweis Adofo-Mensah, almost a month after the 2025 NFL season ended. The Vikings then went through 2026 NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL draft with a temporary setup in their front office. Over four months […]
The quarterback competition for the Minnesota Vikings is between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray. While McCarthy is still developing his game, Murray is in the process of learning the offense created by head coach Kevin O’Connell. On Friday, wide receiver Justin Jefferson opened up about what he thinks about Murray’s ability to learn the offense. […]
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Stefon Diggs won't be facing any discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn't enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy.
The NFL has notified wide receiver Stefon Diggs of its decision following an investigation into whether or not he violated the league’s personal conduct policy. The NFL’s investigation stemmed from assault accusations against Diggs that came from his former private…
The Minnesota Vikings are typically regarded as a well run organization, scoring especially high in the end of season report cards. In 2026, the Vikings were the second-highest graded organization in the league based on responses from over 1,700 NFL players. Now, one former player is pushing that notion even further, saying the Vikings are […]
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This is a story about the Minnesota Vikings, but let me start with one of my many high school memories. One of the things I learned quickly was the excitement of a “Code Red.” When a fight broke out somewhere on campus, the office staff would jump on the intercom and scream those magic words to call for backup. While it was a solid plan, it usually backfired.
Mandatory minicamp is over for the Minnesota Vikings, and the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback competition is the talk of TCO Performance Center. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down everything that happened — and didn’t happen — this week, including a classic Kevin O’Connell […]
Lance Rentzel came to the Dallas Cowboys in 1967 after a failed debut with the Minnesota Vikings, where he was relegated to special teams duties. But the legendary Tom Landry took a shot on the wide receiver and converted him to a flanker. The position switch seemed to have flipped a switch; Rentzel looked like […]
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The Minnesota Vikings’ rookie class has taken a backseat to the drama unfolding at the quarterback position, but a lot is riding on this group’s success. After years of poor drafts, the Vikings are hoping to buck that trend in 2026 — and they’ll need to. It’s expected that first-round pick Caleb Banks will carve out a starting role.
The Minnesota Vikings are heading into 2026 with a QB room of Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, and J.J. McCarthy.Many are asking if there’s even a reason to keep McCarthy around town if Minnesota felt compelled enough to sign Murray. Murray still has good years ahead of him, and isn’t the typical “bridge” QB. When he’s on, he’s arguably […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have a little more than $13 million in salary cap space, according to Over the Cap, and a new general manager in Nolan Teasley calling the shots. With mandatory minicamp approaching, Teasley could still look to address areas of the roster he believes need reinforcement.One position worth monitoring is edge rusher. Minnesota […]
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Next up in the “Breakout Player” series is the NFC North. The north just gets tougher each and every season, and the same has been true throughout this offseason. The teams have reloaded and expect new players to make an immediate impact. But some have players on the roster already to be that difference maker. […]
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For every young NFL quarterback, trust with a wide receiver works both ways. A quarterback must trust his receiver to make plays, and the receiver must trust the quarterback to deliver the ball. That relationship is critical for any young…
While many have already written JJ McCarthy off, he’s only entering the third season of his career and is still very much developing his quarterback skills. Amid his position battle with veteran Kyler Murray, wide receiver Justin Jefferson opened up about the progress McCarthy has made this offseason. After wrapping up mandatory minicamp on Thursday, […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are hoping that whoever wins the QB competition can take advantage of the wide receiver group that the team has assembled with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings.While it’s a competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, many expect the former Arizona Cardinals star. The Vikings have wrapped up their mandatory […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have head coach Kevin O’Connell teasing who’ll start at quarterback for 2026. O’Connell blurted out two days ago that the Vikings competition behind center is a heated one. Looks like the battle between newcomer Kyler Murray and past first rounder JJ McCarthy isn’t over yet. Vikings insider for The Athletic Alex Lewis […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have a quarterback competition on their hands, with Kyler Murray the expected starter but former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy certainly in the running.
The Minnesota Vikings, under former interim General Manager Rob Brzezinski made a shocking pick at #18 overall, selecting defensive tackle Caleb Banks from the University of Florida. Defensive tackle was undoubtedly Minnesota’s greatest area of need post-free agency, and quality three-techniques with legitimate pass-rush upside were few and far between in the 2026 NFL Draft. […]
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will continue to compete for the starting quarterback job to begin training camp.
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All eyes are on the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Still, that’s not the only competition Minnesota Vikings fans should be watching during minicamps and the preseason. Justin Jefferson is hands down the Minnesota Vikings’ WR1. However, after they signed Jauan Jennings, Jordan Addison now has some competition for the No. 2 receiver spot.