Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. Before Bills Game
Minnesota added the veteran receiver to its 53-man roster after ruling out Jauan Jennings with a calf strain.
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November 8, 2026
Fleck's Late Punt Sinks Gophers Against UCLAMinnesota punted on fourth-and-7 with under three minutes left while trailing by 14, and never got the ball back in a 34-20 loss to UCLA.
November 7, 2026
Vikings Eye Tight End Dallas GoedertTrevor Ripley listed Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert among possible targets on his Minnesota Vikings trade deadline big board.
November 7, 2026
Murray Out Monday Against Bills With Hamstring InjuryVikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills after a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
November 7, 2026
Vikings Eye Dak Prescott as Trade Deadline NearsAnalyst Dan Orlovsky suggests Minnesota pursue the Cowboys quarterback while Kyler Murray misses a game with a hamstring strain.
November 7, 2026
Jefferson's Slump Deepens as Wentz StartsVikings receiver Justin Jefferson's 2026 production trails his career-low 2025 pace, with Carson Wentz set to start at quarterback Monday night against the Bills.
November 5, 2026
Tannenbaum Urges Vikings to Pursue Daniel JonesFormer NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum says Minnesota's struggling passing game needs a quarterback upgrade as Kyler Murray's status is uncertain.
November 5, 2026
Wentz Trending to Start for Minnesota in Week 9Carson Wentz is expected to take over at quarterback against Buffalo after Kyler Murray's Week 8 hamstring injury.
November 4, 2026
Minnesota Defense Finds Form in Loss to IndianaThe Golden Gophers' defense has been its strongest unit this season despite a narrow 23-16 defeat to No. 4 Indiana.
November 4, 2026
Vikings Re-Sign DeeJay Dallas to 53-Man RosterMinnesota brings back the former Seattle running back after elevating him for two games in a row.
November 4, 2026
Vikings to Honor Adrian Peterson at HalftimePeterson joins the team's Ring of Honor as the 29th member during Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills.
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