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Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are releasing K Riley Patterson. Barry Jackson reports the Dolphins are also releasing CB Storm Duck from the PUP list. Patterson, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Memphis back in 2021. He later signed a rookie contract with the Vikings but was waived coming out of the preseason. […] The post Dolphins Releasing K Riley Patterson & CB Storm Duck appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Giants released outside linebacker Jihad Ward on Tuesday, three weeks after signing him off the Vikings' practice squad. He played two games and made one tackle.
The Vikings have taken the first step toward bringing RB Jordan Mason back from IR, designating him to return to practice ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 25. Mason, 27, logged 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in the season‑opening 39‑22 win over Green Bay before a thumb fracture sidelined him. Last season he posted 758 yards and six TDs on 159 carries (4.8 YPC). His return could ease the workload on Aaron Jones as Minnesota aims to stretch its 5‑0 start to 6‑0.
The attempt by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton to troll the Minnesota Vikings after the 2024 NFL Draft has aged terribly.
The Minnesota Vikings, sitting 5-0, are poised to go aggressive at the trade deadline, according to The Real Forno Show. Host Tyler Forness names DE DeForest Buckner as the top target—a third‑round pick and a token sixth could bring the 6‑foot‑6, 34‑inch‑arm man to mentor rookie Caleb Banks. Other realistic moves include acquiring CB Cam Bynum (third‑round, fifth‑round, plus Theo Jackson for a fourth), adding RB Saquon Barkley for a third‑round and fifth, and considering a costly but risky QB Justin Herbert or guard Quenton Nelson. The show stresses a pass‑rush priority, noting Jalen Redmond, Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner already log heavy snaps, while affirming head coach Kevin O’Connell stays. The episode offers a full trade‑sim breakdown for fans weighing the Vikings’ Super Bowl push.
As their Week 7 opponent surely shifts into sell-mode, the Minnesota Vikings should have several Indianapolis Colts players on their trade deadline radar.
The Vikings enter their 2026 bye‑week unbeaten at 5‑0, echoing the perfect start of 2024 when Sam Darnold’s squad went 14‑3 before a first‑round playoff loss. The post invites fans to submit nature‑themed haiku “bye‑kus” celebrating the streak, while highlighting key players—JJ Watson, Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray, K’Andre Cox, and kicker Will Reichard—along with a stout defense that has allowed just six touchdowns. The blog teases the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast and a hopeful push toward deeper playoff success.
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On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings designated RB Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve, meaning he can begin practicing with the team again this week.
Bears Bears backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum spoke about Bagent’s performance, but after QB Caleb Williams returned to the starting lineup and had a great game, both will return to the bench for now. “Obviously super disappointed, but really can’t look any further than the mirror,” Bagent said, via The Athletic. “Got to get better. Got to take it face […] The post NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Ryland's walk-off field goal was his career-high sixth made kick of the day. His previous career high was five made field goals in 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings sit 5-0 after their bye week but must revamp a lagging offense to sustain success. At just nine touchdowns—the league’s third‑lowest—the unit struggles to finish drives, with two red‑zone fumbles and reliance on field goals. Key injuries have sidelined left guard Donovan Jackson and hurt players like TJ Hockenson, Jordan Addison, and Jordan Mason, though Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson have returned. Coach Kevin O’Connell must engineer quicker starts, aiming for scores in the first two drives when the Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. Boosting scoring, health, and early offensive momentum are the three focus areas.
The Minnesota Vikings were enjoying their bye week undefeated, but they’ll be back in action in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Ahead of the game, they’ve received some good news surrounding their running back room, as Jordan Mason is set to return to the field, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “Vikings RB […] The post Vikings get crucial Jordan Mason injury update ahead of Colts clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Vikings have cleared running back Jordan Mason to return to practice, opening his 21‑day window to come off injured reserve. Mason, who posted 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the season‑opening win over Green Bay before undergoing thumb surgery, could be back for the Week 7 clash with the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. In his stead, Aaron Jones has led the backfield, breaking 100 yards twice and ranking 10th in the NFL in rushing. If Mason suits up, the duo could form a fresh tandem to bolster the Vikings’ run game for the rest of the season.
The Minnesota Vikings made a backfield move on Monday that could pay off as soon as Sunday against the Colts.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have designated RB Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve. Mason, 27, wound up signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Tech following the 2022 draft. He made the team’s initial 53-man roster each of his first three years. He was slated to be a […] The post Vikings Designate RB Jordan Mason To Return appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Audric Estimé had barely settled in with the Cleveland Browns before they needed him to handle a meaningful role. He arrived from the Minnesota Vikings with little time to learn a new offense, build chemistry with his teammates, and prepare for a divisional game. There was no long adjustment period waiting for him. The opportunity […] The post Browns RB Audric Estime Opens Up About His Big Opportunity After Stepping Up appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Vikings GM Nolan Teasley vows to stay active on the trade market, eyeing a possible deal for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert as the L.A. club sits 0-6 ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. A recent Ringer video with Tom Pelissero and Bill Simmons debates whether Minnesota could part with three (or two) first‑round picks for the 28‑year‑old, who is struggling this season with a 59.4% completion rate, 1,141 yards, 5 TDs and 8 INTs. The article notes Herbert’s past success—26 TDs in 2025—and contrasts it with Vikings starter Kyler Murray’s injury risk. It also flags other Chargers assets like safety Derwin James and edge rusher Khalil Mack as potential trade chips.
Justin Jefferson enters Week 7 with a chance to rebound as the Minnesota Vikings face an Indianapolis Colts secondary likely without Sauce Gardner.
The Indianapolis Colts' secondary looks like it will be shorthanded when they visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Shane Steichen is on to Colts @ Minnesota after Ballard’s firing!
At 4-2, the Green Bay Packers are tied with the Chicago Bears for second place in the NFC North. The duo are a game and a half behind the Minnesota Vikings at 5-0. Riding a three-game winning streak, the Packers will travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in a divisional clash. The Lions […] The post Packers rumors: Adam Schefter suggests Micah Parsons still weeks away from return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a perfect 5‑0 start, the Vikings' GM Nolan Teasley may eye a bold move before Week 7 against the Colts. Insider Alec Lewis lists three‑time First‑Team All‑Pro left guard Quenton Nelson as a realistic trade target, despite his long‑term fit questions. Nelson could replace injured left guard Donovan Jackson now, while Vikings could reshuffle the line—potentially moving Will Fries to center and shifting Jackson to right guard next season. The article weighs Nelson’s impact against contract uncertainties at guard and center, highlighting the trade as the most compelling upgrade for Minnesota’s offensive interior.
Caleb Williams had a lot to answer for when he returned to the Chicago Bears lineup. He had missed three games with a hamstring injury sustained late in a rough 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the team’s subsequent 31-7 blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers occurred while he was sidelined. The Bears […] The post How Did Caleb Williams Earn Ross Tucker’s Hungriest Performance of the Week Honor? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray learned the hard way in Week 1. Alex Smith explains why he should NEVER slide on the football field again.