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Last Updated: Thu Mar 12, 2026, 3:40 PM

Minnesota Vikings

-- Vikings Sign Kyler Murray --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Kyler Murray has signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Murray will make $36.8 million this season with the Cardinals paying all but the minimum salary.

-- Vikings Release Harrison Smith --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings have released S Harrison Smith with a post-June 1st designation, freeing up $1.3 million in salary cap space.

-- Vikings the Favorite to Sign Kyler Murray --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to make a push to sign free-agent QB Kyler Murray and are the favorite to land him. Murray will be visiting Minnesota and getting a physical.

-- Vikings Release Javon Hargrave --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released veteran DT Javon Hargrave.

-- Dolphins Sign Lonnie Johnson --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to sign free-agent S Lonnie Johnson to a one-year contract.

-- Vikings Keeping Aaron Jones With a Pay Cut --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings and RB Aaron Jones have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Minnesota for the 2026 season, sources said. Jones lowers his base salary to $5.5 million and will stay in Minnesota.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Tavierre Thomas --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed CB Tavierre Thomas to a two-year contract worth $4.6 million.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Andrew DePaola --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed LS Andrew DePaola to a one-year, $1.725 million contract.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Bo Richter --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed DE Bo Richter to a one-year contract.

-- Vikings Sign James Pierre --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with CB James Pierre on a two-year, $8.5 million deal with $3.7 million guaranteed. Pierre gets a $2.5 million signing bonus.

-- Vikings Tender Offer to Ivan Pace --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have tendered restricted free agent LB Ivan Pace at the right of first refusal level. He is now set to make at least $3.54 million in 2026.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Eric Wilson --
Sun Mar 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings and LB Eric Wilson have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract with $12.5 million fully guaranteed.

-- T.J. Hockenson Restructures --
Sat Mar 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings and TE T.J. Hockenson have agreed to terms on a restructured contract to keep him in Minnesota. He had a $21.3 million cap number and this saves about $5 million in space. The restructure includes the team agreeing to delete the final year of Hockenson’s deal. So, Hockenson took a $5 million pay cut in return for becoming a free agent in 2027.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Zavier Scott --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have tendered an offer ERFA RB Zavier Scott.

-- Vikings Re-Sign One --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have tendered exclusive rights free-agent LB Bo Richter.

-- Ryan Kelly Retires --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.

-- Vikings Restructure Two --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings are doing simple restructures on the contracts of WR Justin Jefferson and OT Christian Darrisaw to clear salary cap space, per sources.

-- Kyler Murray Eyeing Vikings --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports there is a resounding belief that free-agent QB Kyler Murray wants to sign with the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Vikings Eyeing Kyler Murray --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings are considering signing free-agent QB Kyler Murray.

-- Adios Jonathan Allen --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings are expected to release DT Jonathan Allen due to salary cap constraints, per sources.

-- Vikings Re-Sign Jalen Redmond --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have tendered exclusive-rights free-agent DE Jalen Redmond.

-- Jalen Nailor Drawing Mega-Interest --
Tue Mar 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports more than 10 teams are interested in impending free-agent WR Jalen Nailor, who has the potential to become a priority signing.

-- Vikings to Release Aaron Jones & Javon Hargrave Barring a Trade --
Sun Mar 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have informed RB Aaron Jones and DT Javon Hargrave that, barring a trade, they will be released at the start of the league year this month. Jones’ release will save the Vikings $7.75 million against the cap, Hargrave’s $10.9 million.

-- Vikings QB Watch --
Sun Mar 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports QB Kyler Murray and QB Geno Smith are strong considerations for the Minnesota Vikings at QB, with QB Tua Tagovailoa and QB Kirk Cousins on the radar as well. Meanwhile, the Vikings are quietly exploring an exit strategy for QB J.J. McCarthy.

-- Vikings QB Plans --
Wed Feb 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings are “exploring all possibilities” to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday.

-- Rondale Moore Passes Away --
Sat Feb 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports NFL WR Rondale Moore died Saturday, according to a statement released by Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore during his college career at Purdue. Moore was 25. Moore was found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

-- C.J. Ham Retires --
Thu Feb 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham has announced his retirement after 10 seasons with the team on social media.

-- Vikings Name Ryan Nielsen --
Sun Feb 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have named Ryan Nielsen Defensive Run Game Coordinator.

-- Vikings Name Four --
Sat Jan 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have named Frank Smith Assistant Head Coach, Keith Carter Offensive Line Coach, Gerald Alexander Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/DBs Coach, and Ryan Nielsen Defensive Line Coach.

-- Vikings Fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Name Rob Brzezinski Intermin GM --
Fri Jan 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They also named Rob Brzezinski their interim general manager.

-- Viikings Extend DC Brian Flores If... --
Wed Jan 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed DC Brian Flores to a new contract, sources said. Flores is still a candidate with the Steelers and Ravens head coaching jobs, but if he doesn’t land one of those, he’ll stay in Minnesota.

-- No Charges Against Jordan Addison? --
Tue Jan 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the probable cause trespassing charges against Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison won’t be filed.

-- Adam Thielen Retires --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran WR Adam Thielen is retiring from the NFL, he announced on social media. Thielen played 13 NFL seasons and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection for the Vikings.

-- Jordan Addison Arrested --
Tue Jan 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested for probable cause trespassing on Tuesday morning.

-- J.J. McCarthy Will Start This Week --
Fri Jan 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start this week against the Packers.

-- Vikings Working to Keep DC Brian Flores --
Tue Dec 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings are working on a new deal to keep DC Brian Flores. Flores is expected to have multiple opportunities to become a head coach in 2026.

-- Vikings IR Ryan Kelly --
Wed Dec 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed C Ryan Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year in last Sunday's 16-13 victory over the Giants.

-- Vikings Activate Ty Chandler --
Tue Dec 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated RB Ty Chandler (knee) from injured reserve.

-- Vikings IR Christian Darrisaw --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Adios T.J. Hockenson in 2026? --
Thu Dec 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings' cap situation will, at minimum, require a reworking of TE T.J. Hockenson’s cap figure. Hockenson’s projected cap hit for 2026 is $21.3 million, an untenable amount for someone who is at best the third option for the Vikings at this point in his career. The Vikings could also save around $9 million for next season by cutting him.

-- Vikings IR Two --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed LB Jonathan Greenard and S Josh Metellus on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Jordan Addison Contract Watch --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings will almost certainly exercise WR Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option.

-- Vikings QB Plans --
Sun Dec 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Minnesota Vikings brought in a veteran quarterback next year.

-- Vikings Release Adam Thielen --
Mon Dec 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived WR Adam Thielen. Thielen was a healthy inactive in Week #13. In a statement released by the team, the decision to release Thielen was out of respect for Adam, who hopes to secure a bigger role elsewhere in what he has said will be his final NFL season.

-- Max Brosmer Will Start This Week --
Fri Nov 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says QB Max Brosmer will start this week against the Seahawks.

-- Vikings Could Pursue Daniel Jones in 2026 --
Wed Nov 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings could pursue impending frere-agent QB Daniel Jones in free agency this offseason.

-- Vikings Activate Ryan Kelly --
Sat Nov 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated C Ryan Kelly (concussion) from injured reserve.

-- Vikings IR Jeff Okudah --
Sat Nov 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed CB Jeff Okudah (concussion) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- J.J. McCarthy Will Start Moving Forward --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan for QB J.J. McCarthy to start now that he's fully healthy.

-- Vikings Sign John Wolford to Practice Squad --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran QB John Wolford to the practice squad, per sources.

-- Vikings IR Carson Wentz --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Vikings Activate Aaron Jones --
Thu Oct 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Aaron Jones Designated to Return --
Tue Oct 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have designated RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) to return from injured reserve.

-- Carson Wentz Could Start in Week #8 --
Sun Oct 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no one should be surprised if Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz starts in Week #8 against the Chargers.

-- Vikings Activate Two --
Sat Oct 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports report the Minnesota Vikings have activated LB Blake Cashman and LB Tyler Batty from injured reserve.

-- Vikings Starting QB Unknown --
Mon Oct 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says he's ready to name a starter for this week at quarterback against the Eagles.

-- Jordan Addison Benched for Missng a Walkthrough --
Mon Oct 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was benched in the first quarter Sunday because he missed a walkthrough in England. Of course, Addison entered the game in the second quarter, saw his first catch in the third and caught the game-winning touchdown in the 4th quarter.

-- Vikings Starting QB Unknown --
Sun Oct 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell declined to name a starting quarterback following QB Carson Wentz’s win over the Browns. The Vikings have a BYE next week.

-- Jordan Addison Benched for First Quarter Today --
Sun Oct 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports in the first quarter of Sunday’s game in London, Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison didn’t play at all. Addison’s absence was due to a “coach’s decision.” It suggests that Addison did something he perhaps shouldn’t have done. He missed the first three games of the season due to a suspension arising from a 2024 DUI incident.

-- Vikings IR Ryan Kelly --
Sat Oct 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed C Ryan Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve, one week after he suffered his second concussion of the 2025 season. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Vikings Activate Jordan Addison; Release One --
Tue Sep 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have activated WR Jordan Addison and released WR Tim Jones.

-- Jordan Addison Set to Return to Action --
Mon Sep 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison is eligible to return from suspension and play this week against the Steelers.

-- Jordan Mason to See Heavy Volume This Week --
Fri Sep 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason is going to be used a lot in this week's game against the Bengals.

-- J.J. McCarthy OUT; Carson Wentz Will Start --
Fri Sep 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have ruled QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) OUT for this week's game against the Bengals. QB Carson Wentz will start this week.

-- Jordan Mason Seen as a Potential Bellcow --
Wed Sep 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell expressed confidence in RB Jordan Mason as a potential bellcow back for the team.

-- Vikings IR Aaron Jones; Sign Cam Akers to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed RB Cam Akers to their practice squad. They also placed RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Vikings Sign Desmond Ridder --
Tue Sep 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran free-agent QB Desmond Ridder.

-- Vikings IRDFR Two --
Thu Sep 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed RB Ty Chandler (knee) and LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Adam Thielen Accepts Pay Cut --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports WR Adam Thielen took a pay cut with the Minnestoa Vikings that cut his base salary by $2 million and removed $4 million in potential incentives in order to get the deal done and move back home.

-- Harrison Smith Week-to-Week --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings veteran S Harrison Smith has been sidelined for most of August, but should be OK relatively soon. Smith is dealing with a personal health issue and is expected to make a full recovery. He is not being placed on injured reserve, as it’s not thought to be a long-term issue. Smith is set to be evaluated weekly.

-- Vikings Acquire Adam Thielen --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-acquired WR Adam Thielen from the Panthers. Carolina gets a 2026 5th-round draft pick and a 2027-4th rounder, while Minnesota gets Thielen, a conditional 2026 7th-round draft pick and a 2027 5th-rounder.

-- Vikings IRDFR Two --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed FB C.J. Ham and LB Tyler Batty on injured reserve. Both players were designated for return, so they will be able to return to action after missing the first four games of the season.

-- Vikings Release Brett Rypien --
Sun Aug 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released QB Brett Rypien.

-- Vikings Sign Carson Wentz --
Sun Aug 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran free-agent QB Carson Wentz.

-- Vikings Host Carson Wentz --
Sat Aug 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings hosted veteran free-agent QB Carson Wentz on Saturday.

-- Vikings Unlikely to Acquire Adam Thielen --
Fri Aug 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports the Minnesota Vikings are not likely to trade for Panthers WR Adam Thielen at this point.

-- Vikings Eyeing Adam Thielen --
Fri Aug 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have inquired about trading for Panthers WR Adam Thielen, per league sources. With WR Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and WR Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Thielen could wind up starting opening night for the Vikings if they can complete the trade.

-- Two Vikings WRs Fine --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (arm) and WR Tai Felton (arm) will have no issues moving forward after suffering arm injuries in Wednesday’s practice.

-- Two Vikings WRs Injured --
Wed Aug 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (undisclosed) and WR Tai Felton (arm) left practice today and watched from the sidelines with apparent injuries. Felton apparently injured his arm. Addison “jammed something” and watched the rest of the session from the sideline.

-- Jalen Nailor Week-to-Week --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Jalen Nailor (hand) is listed as week-to-week.

-- Justin Jefferson Set to Return to Practice --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is going to resume participating in practice. “You’ll see him,” O’Connell said. “He will begin to take part in practice. It’ll be kind of a ramp up. You’ll see him take part in bits and pieces of it, but he will officially be back to work and be ramping up from here.”

-- Jalen Nailor Injures Hand --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) will undergo further evaluation after suffering a hand injury on Thursday.

-- J.J. McCarthy Won't Play This Week --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy will not play in the team’s preseason game against the Patriots this week.

-- Justin Jefferson Sits Thursday --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is not practicing again on Thursday, but he’s out with his teammates and even got a few throws off in individuals, and looks to be in great spirits.

-- Antoine Winfield Sits Wednesday --
Wed Aug 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield (lower leg) did not take part in the team’s workout on Wednesday. HC Todd Bowles says Winfield is dealing with a lower leg issue.

-- Justin Jefferson Progressing --
Wed Aug 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is progressing. He’ll be reassessed next week, then they’ll hope to start building on the workload. In other words, he's not practicing this week.

-- Vikings Release Brian Asamoah --
Tue Aug 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have released LB Brian Asamoah, a former third-round pick. The team was close to trading him at the deadline last year.

-- Vikings IR Rondale Moore --
Tue Aug 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Rondale Moore Lost for the Season --
Sun Aug 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (knee) is expected to miss the season with a pretty significant left knee injury.

-- J.J. McCarthy Has His Moments Today --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 4-of-7 passes for 30 yards today against the Texans, adding eight yards on his lone carry.

-- Rondale Moore Carted Off the Field --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore (leg) was carted off the field in today's game against the Texans.

-- No Appeal for Jordan Addison --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison says he doesn’t plan to appeal his three-game suspension. “I’m going to let it go as-is and put it behind me,” he said.

-- T.J. Hockenson Will Practice Today --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (hip/leg) will practice today, per HC Kevin O’Connell.

-- Aaron Jones Listed Atop Vikings RB Depth Chart --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Minnesota Vikings official website reports the Vikings listed RB Aaron Jones as the team’s RB1 on their first unofficial depth chart. RB Jordan Mason is grouped with the backups behind Jones.

-- Jordan Addison Suspended Three Games --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was suspended for three games for violating the league’s Substances of Abuse Policy.

-- T.J. Hockenson OUT With an Injury --
Mon Aug 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (hip/leg/back) is out of practice today with an injury. Hockenson was injured on Saturday and is out at least for today. HC Kevin O’Connell referred to Hockenson’s injury as a “hip, leg, back -- whatever you want to classify it at.”

-- Vikings Make Player Moves --
Mon Aug 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent TE Nick Vannett and waived OT Marcellus Johnson.

-- J.J. McCarthy Will Play This Week --
Mon Aug 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy will play in the team’s preseason opener against the Texans.

-- Jordan Addison Seems Likely to Be Suspended for Three Games --
Mon Aug 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports a looming issue at Minnesota Vikings camp is WR Jordan Addison's availability to start the season. The sense is the Vikings are bracing for roughly a three-game suspension for Addison, who in July pleaded no contest to a lesser charge to resolve a 2024 DUI citation. The team's projection is based in part on the league's recent precedent for three-game suspensions for DUI-related offenses.

-- Christian Darrisaw Watch --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) participated in team drills today for the first time since Minnesota training camp opened. He had previously been taking part in individual drills only, following a torn ACL and MCL suffered during a Week #8 Thursday night game against the Rams. Darrisaw participated in roughly half of the first-team snaps.

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