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J.J. McCarthy
Still viewed as long-term starter
Bill Barnwell of ESPN projects that McCarthy will start for the Vikings to begin the 2025 season.
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Sam Darnold
Pricing himself out of Minnesota
Darnold's strong play this season will make him a very desirable free agent, and the Vikings are unlikely to be able to afford to bring him back. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Camryn Bynum
Likely to re-sign with Vikings
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com believes Bynum is likely to re-sign with the Vikings in the 2025 offseason and could make over $16 million per year on his next contract.
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Nick Mullens
Keeping No. 2 quarterback job
Mullens will not lose his No. 2 quarterback job for the time being despite the Vikings' addition of Daniel Jones on Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Sam Darnold
Happy to have Jones on team
Darnold stated Wednesday he was pleased about the Vikings' addition of Daniel Jones and said he looked forward to what the veteran signal-caller can bring to the team, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Sam Darnold
Might not be done in Minny
Darnold could sign a bridge deal with the Vikings this offseason rather than leaving in free agency, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Undergoes second knee surgery
McCarthy, who suffered a torn meniscus during the preseason, had a second surgery on his right knee earlier this week, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Sam Darnold
Gets vote of confidence
Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that he and the team have 100 percent confidence in Darnold following Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
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Aaron Jones
Could be back for Week 7
Jones, recovering from an ankle injury, could be active in Week 7 against the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Aaron Jones
Gets timely bye week
Jones suffered a hip injury in Sunday's win over the Jets, but it isn't considered serious, and he may not miss any games with the Vikings on bye in Week 6, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ty Chandler
Chance to be RB1 after bye
Chandler could be atop Minnesota's running back depth chart in Week 7 against the Lions, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Aaron Jones was ruled out of Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets due to a hip injury.
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T.J. Hockenson
Return date in sight
Hockenson, recovering from a torn ACL, is likely to return in either Week 8 or Week 9, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Aaron Jones
Looking forward to Lambeau return
Jones is excited about potentially taking a Lambeau Leap against his old Packers squad during Sunday's game in Green Bay, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Sam Darnold
Avoids serious injury
Darnold isn't expected to miss any time after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's win over the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Nick Mullens
Darnold getting MRI on knee
Mullens would be in line to start against the Packers in Week 4 should Sam Darnold be unable to play, and Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Darnold will undergo an MRI on his left knee Monday.
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Jalen Nailor
Will be WR2 again
Nailor will be the No. 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson for Sunday's game against the Texans after Jordan Addison was ruled out due to an ankle injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Expects to play Week 3
Jefferson exited Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers due to a quadriceps contusion, but he downplayed the injury after the game, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. "I'm not seriously injured," Jefferson said. "So it's just all about getting to the training room, making sure my body is right for next week and I'll be ready to go next Sunday."
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Jalen Nailor
Set for larger role in Week 2
Nailor should see additional looks from quarterback Sam Darnold in the passing game after wide receiver Jordan Addison was ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury.
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Jordan Addison
Expected to play Week 1
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Addison is in a "good spot" in his recovery from an ankle injury and should be a full practice participant by the end of the week as the Vikings prepare to face the Giants on Sunday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Brandon Powell
May expand return duties
Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes Powell may be tasked with handling both punt and kickoff return duties after the Vikings waived Kene Nwangwu on Tuesday.
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Trishton Jackson
Strong preseason likely earned spot
Jackson will likely make the Vikings' 53-man roster on the heels of his strong performance in training camp and the preseason, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Matt Corral
Back in NFL with Vikings
Corral, a 2022 third-round pick of the Panthers, signed with the Vikings on Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Won't play with McCarthy until '25
Jefferson is set to potentially operate with Sam Darnold as his starting quarterback for the entire 2024 season after J.J. McCarthy was ruled out until 2025 due to meniscus surgery on his right knee, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
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Jordan Addison
Dealing with ankle injury
Addison suffered an ankle injury during joint practices with the Browns on Wednesday and is expected to sit out Thursday's session, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Will miss rookie season
McCarthy has been ruled out for the 2024 regular season and postseason after undergoing meniscus surgery in his right knee Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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