J.J. McCarthy was once viewed as Minnesota’s quarterback of the future. Entering the 2026 season, Kyler Murray is the starter, Carson Wentz is the backup and McCarthy is back in development mode. Here’s how the former first-round pick got here—and why the Vikings insist his story isn’t over.
The initial 53-man rosters are set, and cutdown weekend reshaped depth charts across the NFL.
Name: Orlando Brown Position: Offensive Tackle School: Oklahoma Height: 6’8″ Weight: 345 Size Brown’s size is the primary attribute keeping him in the discussion as one of the better tackle prospects. He played this year at 6-foot-8, 360 pounds before dipping to about 345 at the combine. His mass goes a long way to making […]
With the NFL Draft less than three weeks away, the Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of making final preparations for an incoming class of new rookies who they hope will put the finishing touches on the roster that will compete in 2018.
Name: Mike Hughes Position: Cornerback School: Central Florida Height: 5’10” Weight: 189 Stats: Size Although a little undersized for the typical outside corner, Hughes makes up for it with a solid build and play strength. He finished second among corners in the bench at the combine with 20 reps, and it shows on the field. […]
Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson ruled the Vikings’ free agency headlines, and rightly so. However, general manager Rick Spielman made a couple other shrewd moves to fill out other needs on the roster. As we did with the initial big moves, we will evaluate each of these secondary signings and assign grades. Another signing, backup […]
The Vikings hosted a number of the their 30 allotted official visits this week in an event at their facility. The team typically does this as a group function, allowing the players to interact not only with coaches and executives, but other prospects, as well. Some of the bigger names included first round prospects Mike […]
Vikings Free Agency Presents: Marquette King. After just getting cut by the Raiders, King is officially on the market and has heard from the Vikings. Should they sign him?
Name: Tim Settle Position: Defensive Tackle School: Virginia Tech Height: 6’3″ Weight: 335 Stats: Size The frame is the first thing that jumps out about Settle. He is a massive man, even after shedding a few pounds last season. Settle has the length to maintain extension, the bubble butt to hold his ground and the […]
The Vikings replaced one Wright with another. Two weeks after letting Jarius Wright go, Rick Spielman signed former Bears and Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright, adding depth to a relatively thin receiver room. Kendall Wright will presumably handle Jarius Wright’s slot duties. The six-year veteran Wright led the Bears in receptions last year with 59 […]
