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Vikings insider breaks down Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy quarterback competition

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The Minnesota Vikings may have one of the most interesting summer training camps of any of the 32 teams in the NFL. That’s because the Vikings are going to have a legitimate battle for the starting quarterback position this summer. J.J. McCarthy is the returning third-year quarterback who has been troubled by injuries and inconsistency […] The post Vikings insider breaks down Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy quarterback competition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin O’Connell stays silent on Vikings GM search

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The Minnesota Vikings are conducting their rookie minicamp at the team’s headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota. While they are starting to prepare for the 2026 season, there is still a big hole in the team’s hierarchy. The Vikings don’t have a permanent general manager and it could take days or weeks before they make a decision […] The post Kevin O’Connell stays silent on Vikings GM search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell’s Fate May Rest on Rookie’s Shoulders

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Ever since Kevin O’Connell became head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, they’ve had issues running the ball.While every year has had fantastic passing offenses outside of 2025, the rushing attack has lagged severely behind. At its best in the O’Connell era, the Vikings’ rushing offense has been average. At it’s, it’s been bottom of the […] The post Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell’s Fate May Rest on Rookie’s Shoulders appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kyler Murray Under Spotlight Ahead of Vikings QB Battle

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Kyler Murray will be looking to revitalize his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after the Arizona Cardinals cut ties with the former No. 1 pick this offseason. As a result, Murray is looking to be the next QB to be rehabilitated by head coach Kevin O’Connell.Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones benefited from their time […] The post Kyler Murray Under Spotlight Ahead of Vikings QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY.

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Vikings Reveal Clear Vision for Future With 2026 Draft Class

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The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, and we now have a sense of the future for these Minnesota Vikings.This year, they didn’t have a technical full-time general manager at the helm for the event. These duties were given to Rob Brzezinski, who has been with the team since 1999 in behind-the-scenes roles.Have a look at their official 2026 […] The post Vikings Reveal Clear Vision for Future With 2026 Draft Class appeared first on HEAVY.

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Vikings Issued Strong Verdict on Dillon Thieneman Decision

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One of the names that was constantly emerging for the Minnesota Vikings in mock drafts heading into the 2026 NFL Draft was former Oregon Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman. Minnesota does have the uncertainty surrounding Harrison Smith, so the expert’s reasoning made sense.Nonetheless, when the time came at No. 18, the Vikings decided to pass on […] The post Vikings Issued Strong Verdict on Dillon Thieneman Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Vikings’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

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The Minnesota Vikings appeared to be at a major disadvantage going into the 2026 NFL Draft. Unlike most teams, the Vikings did not have a general manager in place. They fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah shortly after the 2025 season ended, and Rob Brzezinski is in the role as the team’s interim general manager. That means the […] The post Vikings’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vikings HC Shares True Thoughts on Drafting Caleb Banks

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The Minnesota Vikings went with defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the No. 18 pick, even with the health concerns that came with selecting the former Florida Gators star. Nonetheless, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided an update on the concern teams likely had about Banks’ foot.“NFL teams received a letter this week stating that, after […] The post Vikings HC Shares True Thoughts on Drafting Caleb Banks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings Get Blunt Message on Potential Jonathan Greenard Trade

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The future of Jonathan Greenard with the Minnesota Vikings remains a topic of discussion as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches on April 23. Greenard’s name has been in the speculation mill, and it will be interesting to see if the Vikings budge on a player who will turn 29 before the upcoming 2026 season.On March […] The post Vikings Get Blunt Message on Potential Jonathan Greenard Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lincoln Riley Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings QB Kyler Murray

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Kyler Murray is looking to get his NFL career back on track with the Minnesota Vikings after the Arizona Cardinals decided to cut ties with the former No. 1 pick this offseason. Murray will look to follow in the footsteps of Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones and benefit from having Kevin O’Connell as his head […] The post Lincoln Riley Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings QB Kyler Murray appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Adam Thielen Urges Vikings to Make Big Draft Decision on Day 2

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The Minnesota Vikings will be looking for a bounce-back season after missing the playoffs during the 2025 campaign. Minnesota did add former Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray to bolster their QB play after it was a major issue last season. Nonetheless, the Vikings were relatively quiet in free agency. As a result, Minnesota will have […] The post Adam Thielen Urges Vikings to Make Big Draft Decision on Day 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings Get Shocking Kyler Murray Message

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The Minnesota Vikings signed QB Kyler Murray earlier this off-season to a veteran minimum deal.The agreement serves as a true insurance policy for Kevin O’Connell and his job security for 2026 and beyond. They knew they couldn’t just give J.J. McCarthy the keys this season after what happened in 2025. It was a year of injuries and incredibly […] The post Vikings Get Shocking Kyler Murray Message appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings’ Kyler Murray Gets Honest Words from Former Cardinals Teammate

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The Minnesota Vikings signed QB Kyler Murray earlier this off-season to a veteran minimum deal.The agreement serves as a true insurance policy for Kevin O’Connell and his job security for 2026 and beyond. They knew they couldn’t just give J.J. McCarthy the keys this season after what happened in 2025. It was a year of […] The post Vikings’ Kyler Murray Gets Honest Words from Former Cardinals Teammate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kyler Murray Gets Strong Message on Vikings Free Agent Decision

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The Minnesota Vikings are looking to benefit from a fresh start for Kyler Murray, who signed as a free agent, after the Arizona Cardinals chose to cut ties with him this offseason. As a result, Murray is looking to jumpstart his NFL career under Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and live up to his potential […] The post Kyler Murray Gets Strong Message on Vikings Free Agent Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings QB Kyler Murray Gets Brutal Shot After Cardinals Exit

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Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray is looking for a fresh start under head coach Kyler Murray. Both the team and the player are looking to benefit from this one-year commitment, as Minnesota wants reliable play from the signal-caller, while Murray wants to prove he’s a starting QB.Now that his time with the Arizona Cardinals is […] The post Vikings QB Kyler Murray Gets Brutal Shot After Cardinals Exit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings Get Strong Verdict on Jonathan Greenard Situation

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With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching on April 23, there will likely be trade talk surrounding Minnesota Vikings‘ Jonathan Greenard. With the Vikings last season, Greenard posted a 74.2 overall defensive grade from PFF, placing 31st out of 115 qualified edge defenders in 2025. His pass-rush grade came in at 77.6, good for 18th, while his […] The post Vikings Get Strong Verdict on Jonathan Greenard Situation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Vikings Issued Clear Warning for 2026 NFL Draft

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The Minnesota Vikings had a lackluster draft classes under former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. As a result, the Vikings‘ executive vice president of football operations, Rob Brzezinski, will have his work cut out for him at the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23. While he’s serving as the interim general manager, Brzezinski will have to […] The post Vikings Issued Clear Warning for 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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