Minnesota Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart Updated on Wednesday, Aug. 6 Minnesota’s offense is listed in 21 personnel (a running back and a fullback, with one tight end) with two receivers. OFFENSE Quarterback Backups: Sam Howell; Brett Rypien; Max Brosmer Running back Starter: Aaron Jones, Sr. Backups: Jordan Mason; Ty Chandler; Zavier Scott; Tre Stewart Fullback Wide receiver Starter: Justin Jefferson …
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An NFL North contender has lost a key playmaker for the start of the season. The NFL announced Tuesday that Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the regular season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He will miss the opener at the Chicago Bears and then home games against …
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CINCINNATI — The Bengals’ Week 3 matchup against the Vikings in Minnesota just got a bit easier. Vikings star receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The NFL has announced WR Jordan Addison has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2025 …
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Kevin SeifertAug 4, 2025, 06:56 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s long wait for game action is set to end on Saturday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said that the plan is for McCarthy to play against the Texans in Minnesota’s preseason opener. McCarthy has not taken a snap in a game since the preseason opener last season. McCarthy reported knee pain after that game and wound up …
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EAGAN, Minn. — Kevin O’Connell manages a press conference as well as any coach in the NFL. If there’s a message he wants to send, you can trust it’ll be delivered. Friday was the latest example. The Minnesota Vikings’ head coach paused during his news conference, gazed upwards, then said, “The sky has not fallen. So, all good.” His offense …
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”There’s some moving parts to the way our defense can be in and out of calls, and jobs are changing,” O’Connell said. “When guys like Jonathan Greenard are locked into a world-class scheme, I think it’s great for our whole team. It’s great for ‘JG’ and the defense to see a lot of what we’ve put in front of those …
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Jared Allen celebrated receiving his Gold Jacket in classic Jared Allen fashion. During Friday night’s ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, Allen received his jacket and then broke out his signature calf roper sack dance on stage — and proceeded to rip his pants in the process. Yes, he really hit the calf-roping celly in …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy isn’t technically a rookie because he was drafted in 2024, but he’s effectively one after missing his rookie season with a knee injury. McCarthy had surgery on his knee last August and he was competing with Sam Darnold prior to his injury, so this camp is McCarthy’s first as the clear leader of the offense. Quarterbacks …
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Vikings training camp explodes with pads: J.J. McCarthy’s growth, Greenard’s dominance, UDFA surprises! In this gripping episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness delivers fresh insights straight from TCO Performance Center after the Minnesota Vikings’ first padded practice of 2025. Joined by producer Dave Stefano, Forness breaks down the highs and lows, from QB J.J. McCarthy’s steady progress to …
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