Dustin Baker 
If you thought the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff would make quick work of the upcoming quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, you’re sorely mistaken.NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport came along this week to explain the competition will proceed throughout the summer. There will not be a quick winner if Rapoport’s reporting is on point.Vikings … Read more
All Minnesota Vikings players will report to Eagan for training camp on July 28, with rookies arriving two days before to get their feet wet. VikesNow is previewing each position during the build-up to the event, and the party starts at defensive tackle.DT just so happens to be one of the deepest roster positions for … Read more
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell embarks on Year No. 5 in 2026 as the franchise’s head coach, and he recently survived the ownership’s change to a new general manager (Nolan Teasley). And with the regular season about seven weeks away, some national media outlets have speculated about coaches on the hot seat.The question becomes … Read more
This is the VikesNow Countdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ most important players of 2026, and after running back Demond Claiborne at No. 38, rookie offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan checks in at No. 37.Tiernan found his way to the Vikings in April from Northwestern, a 3rd-round pick, to perhaps prepare for Minnesota’s future at OT. A … Read more
New Minnesota Vikings safety Jakobe Thomas can apparently “do everything.” The club drafted him in Round 3 this offseason, and he’s the first return on the Jonathan Greenard trade, followed by another 3rd-round pick in 2027. Minnesota’s safety pecking order is a bit unclear in mid-July, mainly because of Harrison Smith’s status, but regardless of … Read more
Will Harrison Smith return for one more season? Who will win the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? Can rookie defensive tackle Caleb Banks be ready for Week 1? Is Christian Darrisaw 100% ready to go for a full season’s work? Those are the meaty storylines for Minnesota Vikings’ training camp, which is … Read more
In about a week and a half, the Minnesota Vikings kick off a quarterback battle at training camp, featuring the incumbent, J.J. McCarthy, and the newcomer, Kyler Murray. The ex-Arizona Cardinal is the overwhelming favorite to win the QB1 job, but according to Justin Jefferson, the face of the franchise, Murray will not be crowned.Like … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings’ offense could be totally unlocked under head coach Kevin O’Connell if he could find a way to run the ball efficiently, and rookie Demond Claiborne is now on the roster to help.Claiborne also checks in at No. 38 on VikesNow‘s Top 40 most important Vikings players of 2026. Here’s why.Why Demond Claiborne … Read more
Back when Minnesota Vikings training camp took place in Mankato, an unofficial “Mr. Mankato” award was given to an unsung player who stood off the page, usually someone casual fans had never heard of. For example, Justin Jefferson cannot win Mr. Mankato just because he looked marvelous at training camp.Here’s a peek at past [faux] … Read more
The countdown resumes at VikesNow, with the Minnesota Vikings’ regular season just eight weeks away. To start the festival, wide receiver and return man Myles Price checked in at No. 40.The countdown continues with Tai Felton at No. 39, as the second-year receiver enters camp projected for WR4 and special teams duties. The speedster needs … Read more