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How much will Vikings play J.J. McCarthy in the preseason? Access Vikings · Episode

New Access Vikings podcast with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social

On J.J. McCarthy's preseason, camp scuffles, injuries, and more from Eagan

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Minnesota Vikings plan to play QB J.J. McCarthy on Saturday in preseason opener vs. Houston Texans J.J. McCarthy, last year’s 10th overall pick out of Michigan, has not played in a game since he suffered a knee injury in the 2024 preseason opener.

Vikings notebook
- J.J. McCarthy to play in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Texans, but not all starters will join him; latest on Hockenson's injury
- STs coach 'battling' for Isaiah Rodgers at kick returner
- Rondale Moore, punt returner?

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Rookie tight end Ben Yurosek, the undrafted Georgia/Stanford product, getting a little run with QB J.J. McCarthy during the team's practice under the lights tonight

T.J. Hockenson is not practicing due to what O'Connell first called a hip injury

Minnesota Vikings plan to play QB J.J. McCarthy on Saturday in preseason opener vs. Houston Texans J.J. McCarthy, last year’s 10th overall pick out of Michigan, has not played in a game since he suffered a knee injury in the 2024 preseason opener.

Vikings notebook
- J.J. McCarthy to play in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Texans, but not all starters will join him; latest on Hockenson's injury
- STs coach 'battling' for Isaiah Rodgers at kick returner
- Rondale Moore, punt returner?

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After brutal ending to last season, Jonathan Greenard emerging as vocal leader for Vikings defense Following a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the postseason last year, the Vikings committed more than $300 million to improve the roster in free agency.

“You’re either gonna hear me or you’re gonna feel me.” There's another level to Jonathan Greenard and this Vikings defense, @bengoessling.bsky.social writes www.startribune.com/jonathan-gre...

Vikings great Jared Allen enters Pro Football Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings edge rusher gets emotional near end of his enshrinement speech.

From the Star Tribune's Mark Craig in Canton

On Jared Allen's induction: www.startribune.com/analysis-vik...

Harrison Smith and Allen, former teammates, swap stories: www.startribune.com/taught-the-v...

Allen's legacy as an 'elite prankster': www.startribune.com/hall-of-fame...

A very early Minnesota Vikings roster projection with exhibition games about to kick off The Minnesota Vikings will produce an official depth chart this week and begin preseason play Saturday.

A very early Minnesota Vikings roster projection with exhibition games about to kick off

Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings Jeff Okudah’s fourth team in four years — the Vikings — have a vision for how the long-limbed, physical cornerback will contribute under Brian Flores.

"You don’t see him lose very much when he gets his hands on people."

Jeff Okudah has taken the long route to Minnesota, where Brian Flores sees a unique play style that he can use.

On the role the Vikings have envisioned for him:

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about judging training camp performances, quarterback J.J. ... Vikings mailbag: Judging camp performances? J.J. McCarthy's growth? Cornerback depth?

Access Vikings has got you covered on the off day and ahead of tomorrow night’s practice with a mailbag episode. 📬

@bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I answered Qs about camp performances thus far, positional depth and J.J. McCarthy.

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Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings Jeff Okudah’s fourth team in four years — the Vikings — have a vision for how the long-limbed, physical cornerback will contribute under Brian Flores.

"You don’t see him lose very much when he gets his hands on people."

Jeff Okudah has taken the long route to Minnesota, where Brian Flores sees a unique play style that he can use.

On the role the Vikings have envisioned for him:

www.startribune.com/vikings-envi...

Vikings mailbag: Judging camp performances? J.J. McCarthy's growth? Cornerback depth? Access Vikings · Episode

New Access Vikings podcast w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social

Opening the mailbag to answer your ?'s about judging performances, J.J. McCarthy, CB depth + more

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Vikings mailbag: Judging camp performances? J.J. McCarthy's growth? Cornerback depth? Access Vikings · Episode

New Access Vikings podcast w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @emleiker.bsky.social

Opening the mailbag to answer your ?'s about judging performances, J.J. McCarthy, CB depth + more

YouTube: youtu.be/DJvPGAKmk1c?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/50it...
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Vikings great Jared Allen enters Pro Football Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings edge rusher gets emotional near end of his enshrinement speech.

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Hockenson tells me "I'll be all right" as he walked off the field after practice. He did not return but still had a noticeable limp

Brian O'Neill: "That was f---ing sick."

The team captain liked the edge brought by Fries -- and J.J. McCarthy -- shoving defenders after hits today

McCarthy was the one who pushed Batty off Jones earlier

In what has been one of the better J.J. McCarthy practices so far, he connected with Jordan Addison for a touchdown over Dwight McGlothern during red zone drills

Kevin O'Connell paused practice to huddle the team up before the next period, presumably to cool tempers

Multiple kerfuffles (finally) in a feisty Vikings practice

Linebacker Brian Asamoah hit Aaron Jones in a way that Will Fries took exception to... When Fries rammed into Asamoah, the defender threw a jab

On the next play, rookie OLB Tyler Batty drilled Jones in the backfield + caused a scrum

Hockenson is walking with a pronounced limp and doesn't look like he'll be going back in today

T.J. Hockenson appears to have suffered a lower body injury and is being evaluated during practice. Looks like a groin injury based on how Hockenson is trying to shake it off

Christian Darrisaw is back at practice, but in a limited capacity. Will he be ready Week 1? Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw is back practicing with the team in a limited capacity, but his availability for Week 1 remains the biggest question.

Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw participated in team drills for the 2nd straight practice Friday, the latest milestone in his knee injury return.

“Regardless of how the next month or so plays out… nothing will diminish what he’s been able to accomplish.”

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every year, the Cowboys spend months painting a detailed mural of a tunnel onto a rock face. as the calendar flips to August, it’s time. it is time to sprint into the tunnel.

‘Pure shock’: Twins players react to roster teardown during trade deadline When the Twins returned to the ballpark Friday following Thursday's massive shake-up, everything felt strange. "It takes its toll on everybody," Ryan Jeffers said.

Ryan Jeffers: “We’ve shown glimpses of greatness and glimpses of one of the worst teams in baseball. Maybe a reset was needed. Maybe this is the harsh reality of what was needed for this club.”

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Special Access Vikings today as Mark Craig joins @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I to talk about Vikings legend Jared Allen's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction this weekend in Canton, Ohio, along with Mark's early takeaways on this 2025 Vikings team -- including the punting competition.

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On the NFL: Vikings’ Australian punter isn’t just here for fun. He could win the starting job. Oscar Chapman isn’t just another feel-good Vikings tale about foreign-born player in the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. He’s legitimate competition for Ryan Wright.

On the NFL: Vikings’ Australian punter isn’t just here for fun. He could win the starting job.

Safety Jay Ward did not practice due to an undisclosed reason. Two rookies, tight end Gavin Bartholomew (back) and receiver Robert Lewis, have not been spotted in a few days. Bartholomew, the sixth round pick, hasn't practiced yet in camp.

Jefferson indeed started his on-field rehab this afternoon while missing another practice. He rejoined the sideline during 11-on-11 drills, when he talked with receivers and J.J. McCarthy between series.

Dallas Turner just leveled Jordan Mason, jarring the ball loose after a checkdown in red zone period ... Didn't appear like Mason was expecting that kind of contact but whew that's a hit

Safety Theo Jackson nabs his second interception of practice ... this one jumping a dig route thrown by Sam Howell. He picked off McCarthy on a pass off Addison earlier.

Kevin O'Connell sounds hopeful that Christian Darrisaw will be ready Sept. 8 in Chicago, but he doesn't want that as a mandate for the recovering left tackle: