With his official placement on the depth chart for Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings have officially given up trying to pretend J.J. McCarthy is something he's not.
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If things go badly enough for the Minnesota Vikings and Kevin O'Connell this season, could Mike Tomlin be coaxed into returning to his former team?
The Minnesota Vikings must decide how to divide carries between Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones as Kevin O’Connell installs a revamped rushing approach.
Harrison Smith’s new deal gives the Minnesota Vikings flexibility, with $8.25 million guaranteed and another $8 million tied to availability and team success.
Harrison Smith’s return gives Brian Flores more freedom to disguise pressure and coverage for the Minnesota Vikings alongside Josh Metellus.
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Former Minnesota Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon was waived by the Indianapolis Colts, continuing a troubling history of misses in the third round of the NFL Draft.
A new 2027 NFL mock draft, if it turns out to be true, would signal that the Minnesota Vikings failed at quarterback and would get themselves a new one.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Demond Claiborne earned a lofty comparison from veteran Aaron Jones during minicamp.
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Harrison Smith’s return to the Minnesota Vikings gives the veteran safety one more season to reinforce a Hall of Fame-caliber résumé.
Brian Flores will test the Green Bay Packers’ rebuilt offensive line with Harrison Smith and Joshua Metellus in the Minnesota Vikings’ pressure package.
Harrison Smith gives the Minnesota Vikings proven versatility, but his contract raises questions about their confidence in Jakobe Thomas and Jacob Thomas.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner showed in 2025 that there shouldn't be any pressure on his shoulders entering the 2026 season.
The Minnesota Vikings expect Harrison Smith to pursue a Week 1 return against the Green Bay Packers, potentially with a limited workload.
The Minnesota Vikings regain Harrison Smith, strengthening Brian Flores’ secondary while reducing opportunities for Theo Jackson and two rookies.
Harrison Smith's return to the Minnesota Vikings is settled, but Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported notably different values for his one-year deal.
Harrison Smith reunites with the Minnesota Vikings, giving Brian Flores more flexibility and the secondary another trusted veteran.
It may take Josh Metellus getting hurt to clear the way for All-Pro safety Harrison Smith's return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.
Despite what some might think after the 2025 season, Sam Darnold was not the answer to all of the Minnesota Vikings' problems.
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison could look to Michael Wilson's new deal from the Arizona Cardinals as a baseline for his next contract.
Former Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell has some people mad at him for not giving up his No. 13 for new Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen to wear.