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The Minnesota Vikings have scheduled five general manager interviews for next week with Rob Brzezinski, Reed Burckhardt, Terrance Gray, John McKay and Nolan Teasley as part of their ongoing front-office search.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City for Week 11 Sunday Night Football in 2026, as part of the NFL’s ongoing international push; it will mark the 49ers’ return to Mexico City since 2022, and On Location is offering official ticket and travel packages.
The Minnesota Vikings added Kyler Murray to a depth chart that already includes 2024 first‑rounder J.J. McCarthy, kicking off a wide‑open, true quarterback competition for the starting job. Murray’s proven production gives him the edge, but McCarthy must stay healthy and outplay the veteran to win and retain the role, with coaching staff openness and locker room dynamics likely shaping when the job is settled.
The Minnesota Vikings will host a genuine offseason quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, with both veterans entering the battle confident they can win the starting job after Murray’s signing following his Arizona release and McCarthy’s injury- and interception-filled NFL tenure.
Veteran quarterback Cooper Rush will participate in the Minnesota Vikings' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, joining 56 attendees (23 on tryouts). Rush, 32, has 42 NFL games with a 9-7 record and was released by the Ravens after Tyler Huntley was named primary backup; he previously started eight games for the Cowboys in 2024 and five in 2022. Minnesota has four quarterbacks on its roster and did not draft or sign a rookie QB, so Rush is competing for depth, along with fellow tryout Aidan Bouman, whose father is former Viking Todd Bouman.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter said the Chiefs were among several teams interested in wide receiver Jauan Jennings, but he signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings worth up to $13 million (about $8 million base); Jennings was reportedly pursued by the Chiefs, Dolphins, and Commanders, and ultimately only visited Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran wideout Jauan Jennings to a one-year contract with an $8 million base (potentially $13 million with incentives). At 29, Jennings brings blocking and versatility, following a 2024 season with 77 catches for 975 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns last season, after logging 55 receptions for 643 yards. In 2025 he played 15 games without a 100-yard game but had seven red-zone touchdowns, tied for third in the league. Jennings should provide veteran depth behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and bolster the run-blocking game in tight formations.
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings to a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, addressing their need at receiver after Jalen Nailor left for the Raiders. Jennings, who had 643 receiving yards in 2025 and 975 yards in 2024 with the 49ers, visited Minnesota last week and will join Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in a deeper WR group; base value and incentive structure weren’t disclosed.
Jauan Jennings visited the Vikings and is reportedly seeking “WR2” money in the $17–28 million per year range, but Minnesota’s cap constraints with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison likely make that price tag impractical. Jennings has career totals of 2,581 yards and 22 TDs with no 1,000-yard season, and the team may prefer a shorter deal or veteran alternatives (e.g., Keenan Allen, DeAndre Hopkins, or Stefon Diggs) instead of committing to a multi-year, high-value contract for a receiver who would slot behind Jefferson and Addison.
The Minnesota Vikings have moved to the next phase of their general manager search by requesting interviews with six external assistant GMs—Terrance Gray (Bills), John McKay (Rams), Nolan Teasley (Seahawks), Chad Alexander (Chargers), RJ Gillen (49ers) and Dave Ziegler (Titans)—while interim GM Rob Brzezinski remains in consideration. Ziegler is the only candidate with prior GM experience (Raiders). The others are viewed as rising talent in personnel and scouting. Most interviews are expected to be conducted via Zoom, with ownership and COO Andrew Miller taking part; Brzezinski could lead internally or team up with a first-time hire.
Joe Senser, a former Vikings tight end and longtime radio analyst, died at 69. A 1979 sixth-round pick, he posted a standout 1981 season with 79 receptions, 1,004 yards and eight touchdowns before a knee injury ended his playing career; he later worked in Vikings broadcasts (1993–94, 2001–06) and was remembered by owners and peers for his warmth, charity work, and impact on the franchise.
Sports Illustrated reports the Vikings have requested permission to interview Buffalo Bills assistant GM Terrance Gray for their general manager role; Gray spent 2006–2016 in Minnesota as a college scout, shaping a draft class that included stars like Adrian Peterson and Harrison Smith but also notable misses like Christian Ponder and Laquon Treadwell. SI’s Albert Breer notes Gray’s significant contribution to Buffalo’s roster-building, while the Vikings’ GM search continues with multiple external candidates and interim leadership under Rob Brzezinski.
The Minnesota Vikings have kicked off their general manager search, with NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reporting Buffalo Bills assistant GM Terrance Gray as the first candidate. Gray previously worked for the Vikings (2006–2016) as a college scout and has held multiple roles with the Bills, including director of college scouting, director of player personnel, and now assistant GM since 2025. The team has not released official candidate names, but more interviews are expected as the search progresses.
Will Ragatz pairs Minnesota’s nine 2026 draft selections with NFL player comps to illustrate potential trajectories, balancing optimism with realism. Examples include Caleb Banks as a Chris Jones–level ceiling but a more realistic Jordan Davis-type interior disruptor, Jake Golday resembling Andrew Van Ginkel in versatility, and Domonique Orange projected as a Dalvin Tomlinson–style run stopper (with a higher-end Pat Williams ceiling). Other picks receive mirrors to Matt Goncalves, Jalen Pitre, Reggie Gilliam, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Brashard Smith, and Michael Jurgens, highlighting a spectrum of possible roles from nose tackle to hybrid back to center. These are speculative projections, not guarantees.)
Washington's plan to land Brandon Aiyuk appears to be slipping away after the 49ers' firm stance and Aiyuk's reluctance to discuss trades; the Commanders drafted Antonio Williams at 71 but may still wait on Aiyuk, while Minnesota hosted Jauan Jennings on a visit as a possible one-year prove-it option, potentially reshaping Washington's timetable ahead of the September 1 roster bonus deadline.