Do we want to talk about the QB competition? It ain\u2019t going away that is for sure. I will leave the judging to others. I have no idea what KOC is looking for and if \u201ccounting stats\u201d is going to win the day. There are daily reports from various sources where folks are trying to decipher what they are seeing, hearing, or reading. I guess it is good for clicks. I just do not see how people who are not coaches and do not know what play is being run, etc. can truly know what KOC is thinking.<\/p>\n
I mentioned his below in the thread from 08\/06 \u2026<\/p>\n
After extending O\u2019Neill they are sitting at $21,154,099 in cap space for 2026. Right now, the team is sitting at $29,932,787 in cap space for 2027 (according to overthecap) but it does not include the 12M in cap credits they will get from Allen and Hargrave signing pretty similar deals in free agency this offseason. After adding in the 12M, the Vikings will have roughly 41.93M in cap space for 2027 before adding in any carryover from this year and doing extensions (Van Ginkel, Cashman, Mason, and maybe Hockenson) or cuts (Metellus, Fries, Theo Jackson, and Tavierre Thomas offer decent savings).<\/p>\n
\u2026 The team does have some room to do things. I wonder if they are considering extending Addison now? Brezinski made a comment in March about budgeting long-term money for O\u2019Neill and Addison. They took care of O\u2019Neill but the Addison extension could be tougher to complete.<\/p>\n
Our Fearless Leader wrote a piece here about it \u2026<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.dailynorseman.com\/minnesota-vikings-news\/97911\/jordan-addison-just-got-even-more-expensive-zay-flowers-baltimore-ravens-minnesota-vikings<\/a><\/p>\n Some other sites picked up on it too.<\/p>\n Zay Flowers Just Made Jordan Addison More Expensive On Tuesday morning, the Ravens extended Flowers, their first-round pick of the 2023 draft, on a four-year, $140 million contract. They took Flowers one pick before Addison in 2023, and he has served as their WR1. Baltimore signed Flowers shortly after the New Orleans Saints extended their premier receiver, Chris Olave, on a four-year, $124 million deal.<\/p>\n Some folks believe that the Flowers extension along with the Chris Olave extension somehow will affect the Addison extension. I disagree. Addison does not have as many targets or receptions as these two who are the #1 WR on their teams. Addison also benefits from having Jefferson on the other side of the field drawing all kinds of attention. How would Addison do if he was the #1 WR? No one will know which means his agent can ask for #1 WR money but is unlikely to get it. Still, Addison could be worth Devonta Smith money. When Smith signed he got 9.79% of the cap. If he received an extension this year and it was close or matched the Smith pct of cap, then he would get $29M aav. If they wait until next year then the 9.79% goes up to $32M per year.<\/p>\n The real question is would the team want to tie up all that money on their top two receivers? Will Nolan Teasley want to go down this route? If he takes what he learned with the Seahawks then the answer is probably nyet.<\/p>\n 2026 Vikings Training Camp Full Schedule DATE : TIME : PRACTICE The Minnesota Vikings 2026 preseason schedule features three matchups Minnesota Vikings News and Links<\/p>\n Vikings Owner Mark Wilf\u2019s Early Impressions of Nolan Teasley Hire, Minnesota Hosting 2028 NFL Draft \u201cI mentioned earlier this year how impressed we were with Nolan during the hiring process, and that impression has only grown over the last couple of months,\u201d Wilf commented during his opening remarks.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve had a lot of good parts here and to enhance that with Nolan and who he\u2019s brought in, all of it together has just worked seamlessly, and [we\u2019re] really excited about the future,\u201d Wilf said, highlighting the additions of Assistant GMs Andrew Healy and Trent Kirchner, as well as Football Advisor Ryan Pace.<\/p>\n Those hirings were fully collaborative with ownership and coaching, Wilf noted, and they were \u201ca big part\u201d of the interview process, too. Wilf added that \u201cPretty much what Nolan wanted to get done, we\u2019re very pleased that he got done \u2014 getting the type of talent that he brought in. We had them targeted in the interview process, and you don\u2019t always know if it\u2019s going to work out that way.\u201d<\/p>\n Teasley\u2019s vision for his staff was part of the composite that interested Wilf, but only a piece of it.<\/p>\n \u201cNolan himself, the way he carries himself, the depth of knowledge he has, the humility he brings, but the expertise combined, and really just the way he gets along and works well and complements [Head Coach] Kevin [O\u2019Connell] in a unique way,\u201d were driving factors, Wilf acknowledged. \u201cI don\u2019t want to overuse the word excited, but I have great anticipation of what that can mean for our club.<\/p>\n \u201cI just think they work well together. I just see them, have an opportunity to watch them interact, and I just see how comfortable they are with each other. They have different characteristics that I think all of us can decide how that works,\u201d Wilf continued about Teasley and O\u2019Connell. \u201cBut from my perspective, it\u2019s working well. Coach can focus on what he has to focus on, [and] Nolan can focus on what he focuses on, and they share and they collaborate, and everyone in the building feels that.\u201d<\/p>\n Here are three other takeaways from Wilf\u2019s press conference Wednesday:<\/p>\n Anticipation of hosting 2028 NFL Draft<\/p>\n The Vikings in May were selected to host the 2028 NFL Draft, which will be just over a decade after hosting Super Bowl LII.<\/p>\n Wilf described being \u201cthrilled\u201d about the honor and \u201ctremendous opportunity\u201d for the state of Minnesota.<\/p>\n \u201cAs you know, the draft has become one of the league\u2019s premier events, and hosting it here means hundreds of thousands of fans will descend on this community, and our state will be placed squarely in the global spotlight,\u201d Wilf said. \u201cAnd like we\u2019ve done many times in the past, the community will of course deliver. Minnesota has proven its ability to host national and international events at the highest level.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have tremendous partners across the state, and I\u2019m confident we\u2019re going to put on another first-class event in 2028,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Ownership continues appreciating stewardship opportunity<\/p>\n Wilf was asked during his media availability if, considering the recent sale of the Seahawks and the numbers involved, he\u2019s entertained the idea of selling the team down the road.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, the business side of it is not what got us into the Minnesota Vikings,\u201d he emphasized. \u201cWe love football. We\u2019re honored and privileged to be stewards of an incredible franchise.<\/p>\n \u201cOur ultimate goal is to bring championships to the fans of the Minnesota Vikings; they really deserve it,\u201d Wilf continued. \u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re about, and that\u2019s the excitement. And we\u2019re long-term. We\u2019re a family that is going to hopefully be part of the Minnesota Vikings for a very, very long time.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilf later noted \u201cthe next generations of our families\u201d are engaged with team operations, including the hiring process that resulted in bringing on Teasley.<\/p>\n \u201cOur family approaches things highly collaboratively, and we\u2019re always fine-turning how decisions are made,\u201d Wilf said, \u201cBut thankfully everything works out well there, and we\u2019re very pleased for the future on the ownership side.\u201d<\/p>\n Growing the international fan base<\/p>\n Though Wilf acknowledged the Vikings did not request to play in the Mexico City game they are scheduled for in November (against the 49ers), he\u2019s grateful for the opportunity to continue expanding the team\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n \u201cWe did not seek out Mexico City, but as you know, our organization and franchise is usually supportive of the NFL\u2019s international efforts,\u201d Wilf said. \u201cWe were the first team ever to have two international games last season. I believe [this game will be] in the same time zone and a great fan base. I know we have a big Mexican and Latin community in this area, as well, so we\u2019re always good with having more fans jump on the bandwagon for the Minnesota Vikings.\u201d<\/p>\n Vikings training camp recap, Day 7: Kyler wows with deep balls, may be separating in QB race Wednesday felt a bit like a turning point in the Vikings\u2019 quarterback competition. In Minnesota\u2019s second padded practice and their longest overall session of this camp so far, Kyler Murray looked every bit like the player Kevin O\u2019Connell and his staff were thrilled to be able to acquire for very little cost in free agency.<\/p>\n J.J. McCarthy wasn\u2019t bad, by any means. He also had some nice throws. But McCarthy just doesn\u2019t appear to be on the same level as Murray when it comes to generating explosive plays, which are huge in any NFL offense. He also appears to be a step behind the eighth-year veteran in terms of processing and decisiveness, despite his experience advantage within O\u2019Connell\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t necessarily think O\u2019Connell is going to end the QB competition just yet. But after six full-speed practices, which have included two clear wins for Murray and a few very slight wins for McCarthy, I don\u2019t see how the former Michigan star is going to make up enough ground to win this battle. I\u2019d be pretty stunned if Murray isn\u2019t the Vikings\u2019 quarterback on September 13 against the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n Kyler wows with the deep ball Murray started a bit slow in 7-on-7 with incompletions on his first two reps (one was a good play by Theo Jackson to close on a ball for Tai Felton over the middle). And then he dazzled again. He dropped back, surveyed his options, and lofted a deep post to Jauan Jennings beyond the defense, hitting his target in stride for a touchdown. That was followed by a strike to Jones over the middle.<\/p>\n In 11-on-11, we started to see Murray\u2019s elite quickness become a factor on a designed run and a few scrambles. But first, it was back to the deep ball. Working with the second-team offense against the first-team defense (the Vikings are constantly rotating), Murray launched one up the seam to Felton for yet another long completion and touchdown.<\/p>\n Kyler\u2019s strong day continued in a red zone 11-on-11 period. He hit Jones for a touchdown on a good route combination that seemed to create some confusion among the defense. Later, he fired a bullet into Jennings for a touchdown.<\/p>\n And to cap off the day, the Vikings did a situational period. The offense trailed 21-20 with 1:10 on the clock and one timeout left, needing just a field goal. Murray picked up quick completions to the sideline to T.J. Hockenson and Jefferson. On third down, he scrambled to move the chains. And one play later, he threw into double coverage, then watched as Jefferson made a spectacular play to rise up over both defenders, catch the ball, stay on his feet as they fell, and jog towards the end zone. It was ruled as a touchdown.<\/p>\n McCarthy\u2019s day McCarthy had a good deep ball of his own to Felton in the 1-on-1 period. In 7-on-7, he threw a strike to Myles Price over the middle and then had a sideline hole shot to Jones in between a couple defenders for a chunk gain. He also threw a bit late for Hockenson, allowing Rodgers to dive and break up the pass. He fired one over Jefferson\u2019s head with Murphy in coverage. And he slightly under-threw Bryson Nesbit on a seam ball, which allowed Jay Ward to get there for the breakup.<\/p>\n In the first 11-on-11 period, it was a lot of run plays and screens during McCarthy\u2019s segment of reps. His one pass downfield, intended for Jefferson, was deflected at the line of scrimmage. In the next period, he threw a ball slightly behind Gavin Bartholomew, then held onto the ball long enough to be inadvertently strip-sacked by Jahvaree Ritzie.<\/p>\n In the red zone period, McCarthy had some good throws but had more reps where it felt like the ball needed to come out quicker. He hit Jennings over the middle. He had a pass broken up by Jackson after a lengthy hold. He was \u201csacked\u201d by Dallas Turner, who may have been unblocked, then did make a nice throw to Bartholomew for a touchdown.<\/p>\n McCarthy was successful in the situational period. There was a defensive penalty and a quick run play, a short completion to Zavier Scott, an incompletion, and another quick pass to Dontae Fleming that moved the Vikings into field goal range. Practice ended at that point, without an actual kick.<\/p>\n McCarthy has had some solid days in camp and some shakier ones. He hasn\u2019t yet had a day where he has really shined and clearly out-dueled Murray, which is why I think the veteran is starting to separate in this competition.<\/p>\n Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf on 2026 Vikings: \u2018We want championships\u2019 If the Vikings don\u2019t win a playoff game this year, or even make the playoffs, what does the future look like?<\/p>\n \u201cWe evaluate everything in a totality. Where Coach O\u2019Connell has brought this entire building and this team to now, we\u2019re extremely pleased. We look forward to great things from coach. Ultimately it\u2019s about not just playoff wins, but championships. That\u2019s the ultimate measure,\u201d Wilf said. \u201cWe try to be patient as an ownership, but patience isn\u2019t infinite. I feel really good about the direction of this football club. We have a lot of confidence in the leadership of our team.\u201d<\/p>\n Vikings Rookie is Dominating Camp, and Even Frustrating WR Justin Jefferson During Wednesday\u2019s camp, Alec Lewis shared a very exciting tidbit about a good rep from Demmings.<\/p>\n \u201cVikings rookie CB Chuck Demmings just deflected a pass from Justin Jefferson and went nuts. The guy has been awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n Will Ragatz said something similar on Tuesday, singing the praises of Charles Demmings.<\/p>\n \u201cRookie CB Chuck Demmings is maybe the best story of training camp thus far. He just keeps making plays, with two more PBUs so far today. And he isn\u2019t shy about celebrating afterwards. Vikings might\u2019ve found something in the fifth round.\u201d<\/p>\n Tyler Forness of AtoZ Sports also sang the praises of Mr. Demmings.<\/p>\n \u201cCharles Demmings is a dude, and I\u2019m close to being irresponsible about him. Had two really good reps against Justin Jefferson today, including a PBU on a fade stop in the red zone.\u201d<\/p>\n Last Saturday, Demmings spoke to the media after practice. He revealed the mindset he gets into while on the football field<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s never about the guy across from me,\u201d he began. \u201cIt\u2019s all about me. Knowing myself is better than knowing my opponent..<\/p>\n ..I can\u2019t go, \u2018oh, that\u2019s Justin Jefferson out there!\u2019 No, that\u2019s a receiver out there..<\/p>\n ..being a cornerback, that\u2019s how you gotta think out there because it\u2019s one of the hardest positions in the game.\u201d<\/p>\n Why the Vikings\u2019 run game is the most important subject at camp nobody is talking about In February, O\u2019Connell foreshadowed the seismic shift.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to be a vertical wide-zone team,\u201d he said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. \u201cThe teams that do it right are still attacking. They\u2019re still crossing the line of scrimmage. They\u2019re still playing on the other side of the line. (Smith and Carter) know how to do it. They know what it looks like.\u201d Darrisaw put it more plainly: \u201cOur main focus this year is \u2026 being more aggressive. Seeing it, it f\u2014ing makes sense.\u201d Vikings\u2019 Blake Cashman Gets Blunt on Harrison Smith Situation With the 2026 season nearing, Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman was asked about Smith and whether he believes that the veteran will be back.<\/p>\n \u201cI will say Harry\u2019s earned the right to take as much time as he needs and wants,\u201d Cashman told KFAN\u2019s Dan Cole and Brandon Mileski on Aug. 5. \u201cI\u2019m sure there\u2019s different dialogue between him, his agent, and the coaching staff, but the guy\u2019s earned the right, I think, not to be here for the meantime if that\u2019s what he chooses.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he does choose to come back, or not, that\u2019s his decision. We do miss him, and we\u2019ve got to fill that void, but that\u2019s what training camp is for, to get those reps in and practice that.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite those remarks, Cashman noted that Smith is a major piece of their defense, and in a season in which the Vikings are trying to push for the postseason, it would be helpful to have his veteran presence.<\/p>\n \u201cI mean, one of my favorite teammates I\u2019ve had the privilege to play with,\u201d Cashman added. \u201cIn this defense, when linebackers got to give checks up front, the secondary, really Harry, his job was to get us organized in the back end, especially on second-and-long and third down.<\/p>\n \u201cThose are critical winning downs in this league. To have a guy like Harry the past couple years for me to play with, he brings a very calm presence. And when you feel calm, you\u2019re confident. The defense is very organized when he\u2019s on the back end making those checks.\u201d<\/p>\n The Vikings\u2019 QB Competition Looks Over, But J.J. McCarthy\u2019s Time in Minnesota Shouldn\u2019t Be Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Kyler Murray separating himself in QB competition after 7 practices Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Sends Strong Message to Kyler Murray NFL executive\u2019s thoughts on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy says everything you need to know Vikings Training Camp Observations: Testing Depth at Receiver; DBs Make Plays Vikings Training Camp: Minnesota struck gold in April\u2019s NFL Draft, and Brian Flores is reaping the dividends Vikings Day 7 Training Camp Recap: Both quarterbacks shine, and an emerging star continues to thrive Jordan Addison Given Clear Message at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Vikings Get Major Jordan Addison Injury Update After Imaging Harrison Smith\u2019s absence may expose the Vikings\u2019 dangerous problem Brian Flores Says the 6\u20193\u2033 Sophomore Packed on Muscle Vikings Playmaker Starting to Become Impossible to Ignore Vikings\u2019 J.J. McCarthy Hit With Troubling News Amid QB Battle Vikings Owner Puts Team on Notice With Latest Comments Justin Jefferson\u2019s Contract Year: Murray & McCarthy\u2019s Potential 3 Things the Vikings Should Do With Their Newfound Cap Space One Vikings Position Battle That\u2019s Already Close to Being Over Why the Vikings were right to ban that fan from training camp Vikings Day 6 Training Camp: Neither quarterback stood out, while one rookie continues to shine Get to Know Vikings CB Zemaiah Vaughn Aaron Jones Sr. on Offense vs. Defense at Training Camp & Working with Quarterbacks at Practice T.J. Hockenson on Gavin Bartholomew, Being a Leader & Working with Kevin O\u2019Connell
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https:\/\/www.vikings.com\/schedule\/vikings-events\/training-camp\/schedule<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, Aug. 1 : Noon- 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9 : 5 – 11 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens
Thursday, Aug. 20 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n
Week 1: Saturday, August 15 at New York Giants (1:00 PM ET)
Week 2: Saturday, August 22 vs. Baltimore Ravens (12:00 PM ET)
Week 3: Friday, August 28 at Denver Broncos (Time TBD)<\/p>\n
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It started in a 1-on-1 drill, when Murray lofted a picture-perfect go ball to Justin Jefferson down the right sideline, putting it where only his receiver could go and get it despite Byron Murphy Jr. being in good position. That drew plenty of cheers from a big crowd on hand at TCO Performance Center. Murray followed that up with another accurate ball to Jeshaun Jones, with Isaiah Rodgers covering.<\/p>\n
Again, it wasn\u2019t a bad day for McCarthy. There was just more inconsistency from a young player who still seems to be in the development phase of his career after missing so much time due to injury in his first two seasons.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/sports\/vikings-co-owner-mark-wilf-2026-vikings-we-want-championships<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings\/vikings-charles-demmings-justin-jefferson\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u201cThe offense that we have this year is a little bit different than the offense that we had last year,\u201d Jackson said. \u201cIn order for this to work, we have to be in great physical and mental shape.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere were times in the past where we weren\u2019t running off the ball,\u201d Darrisaw said. \u201cWe were thinking more. Now, it\u2019s just full speed. Let\u2019s go move the line of scrimmage and see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/vikings-blake-cashman-gets-blunt-065134656.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/vikings\/onsi\/the-vikings-qb-competition-looks-over-but-j-j-mccarthy-s-time-in-minnesota-shouldn-t-be-01kz45dt0h5j<\/a><\/p>\n
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https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/vikings-gm-nolan-teasley-sends-121144593.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-news\/nfl-executives-thoughts-vikings-qb-jj-mccarthy-quarterback-tiers\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.vikings.com\/news\/2026-training-camp-observations-receiver-depth-defensive-backs<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-news\/vikings-training-camp-minnesota-struck-gold-nfl-draft-charles-demmings\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/jordan-addison-given-clear-message-110043111.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/vikings-major-jordan-addison-injury-213814009.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/thevikingage.com\/harrison-smith-absence-may-expose-minnesota-vikings-problem<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/2026\/news\/top_news\/brian-flores-packed-muscle<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/vikings-playmaker-starting-become-impossible-043637935.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/vikings-j-j-mccarthy-hit-195931095.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings\/owner-team-notice-latest-comments\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/video\/2769331<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/zonecoverage.com\/2026\/minnesota-vikings-news\/3-things-the-vikings-should-do-with-their-newfound-cap-space\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/vikings\/onsi\/one-vikings-position-battle-already-close-over-01kz9bn97nmp<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/bringmethenews.com\/minnesota-sports\/why-the-vikings-were-right-to-ban-that-fan-from-training-camp<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-news\/vikings-day-6-training-camp-kyler-murray-jj-mccarthy-charles-demmings\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.vikings.com\/news\/get-to-know-cornerback-zemaiah-vaughn<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.vikings.com\/video\/aaron-jones-2026-training-camp-jj-mcarthy-kyler-murray-2026<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.vikings.com\/video\/tj-hockenson-leadership-kevin-oconnell-2026<\/a><\/p>\n