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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones is a trade candidate in 2026 and one NFL insider believes the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals could have interest.
The Minnesota Vikings' defense has been playing well enough to win over the past three games, but they still lack the splash plays from last season.
The Minnesota Vikings have been connected to a wild quarterback trade to replace the struggling J.J. McCarthy.
The Green Bay Packers' defense must target the Minnesota Vikings' shaky quarterback and run game. Pressure on J.J. McCarthy and containing Aaron Jones is key to neutralizing Justin Jefferson's threat.
Dwight McGlothern Jr. was a heralded part of the Vikings' 2024 UDFA class. He could stick around on the practice squad.
USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 12 showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings
ESPN's Matt Miller recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Vikings were attached to star defender Peter Woods, who has not played to his pote
The Vikings will need to pull off another unlikely upset against an NFC North foe to keep their postseason dreams alive.