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Jauan Jennings
Return to Niners could be on table
Jennings might attract trade interest as the deadline draws closer, with the 49ers a logical candidate to acquire him from the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Gavin Bartholomew
Could see added opportunities after bye
Bartholomew could play a larger role after Minnesota's Week 6 bye, as T.J. Hockenson exited the Week 5 win over the Saints due to a concussion.
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Jauan Jennings
HC offers public support
Head coach Kevin O'Connell praised Jennings to reporters Wednesday despite the veteran receiver's struggles over his first three games with the team, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Optimistic about Week 5 return
Jefferson, who missed the Week 4 win over the Dolphins with an ankle injury, remains optimistic he'll be able to return in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Saints, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Jauan Jennings
Slated for WR2 duties sans Jefferson
Jennings will be the Vikings' No. 2 wide receiver behind Jordan Addison for Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to the absence of Justin Jefferson, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Won't play against Dolphins
Jefferson, who exited the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers with an ankle injury, won't play in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyler Murray
Could be without top WR for Week 4
Murray could be without his top target in Week 4 against the Dolphins, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Justin Jefferson didn't participate in the media-access portion of Thursday's practice.
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Jordan Addison
Could be team's WR1 in Week 4
Addison could be the top healthy wide receiver for the Vikings in Week 4 against the Dolphins, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Justin Jefferson didn't participate in the media-access portion of Thursday's practice.
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Justin Jefferson
May not miss time
Jefferson could be able to play in Week 4 against the Dolphins after spraining his ankle in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Aaron Jones
Cleared for Week 3
Jones, who dealt with a knee injury during the practice week, carries no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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DeeJay Dallas
Chance for substantial Week 3 role
Dallas could be set for an expanded role in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Aaron Jones is in danger of missing the game due to a knee injury.
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Demond Claiborne
Jones injury could open up opportunity
Claiborne could be set for an expanded role in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that Aaron Jones is in danger of missing the game due to a knee injury.
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Jauan Jennings
Won't play in Week 2
Jennings won't play in Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Bears due to a personal matter, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyler Murray
Sitting Week 2 but making progress
Murray has officially been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Bears due to his Week 1 concussion, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday the quarterback has "made a lot of progress," Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Carson Wentz
Officially getting Week 2 start
Wentz will start Sunday's Week 2 game against the Bears due to Kyler Murray still being in concussion protocol, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Aaron Jones
Set for lead-back duties
Jones is expected to see an uptick in usage during the next four-plus weeks, as Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a thumb injury, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Carson Wentz
In Week 2 starting mix after win in relief
Wentz could start in Week 2 against the Bears, as Kyler Murray would have to clear concussion protocol in order to suit up after exiting Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Packers.
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Carson Wentz
Snags Week 1 No. 2 QB duties
Wentz was officially named the No. 2 quarterback over J.J. McCarthy on Wednesday for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Packers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Serving as No. 3 QB in Week 1
McCarthy will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Packers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Harrison Smith
Could play in Week 1
Smith might be ready to suit up for the Vikings as soon as Week 1 against the Packers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Kyler Murray
Boldly tabbed to take Vikes to playoffs
In NFL.com's list of bold predictions, Ben McWilliams believes Murray will generate more than 5,000 total yards on offense and lead the Vikings to the playoffs.
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Dallas Turner
Could be among 2026 sack leaders
Dan Graziano of ESPN.com believes Turner has a chance to finish among the league leaders in sacks during the regular season.
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J.J. McCarthy
Projected cut per Lewis
Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes McCarthy won't make Minnesota's 53-man roster.
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Carson Wentz
Leg up on McCarthy?
Wentz may be the favorite for the Vikings' No. 2 quarterback job in the wake of a strong preseason and J.J. McCarthy sitting out Friday's exhibition finale against the Broncos with an ankle injury, as reported by Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
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J.J. McCarthy
Missing last preseason game
McCarthy will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Broncos due to an ankle injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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