On Sunday night, ex-Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins told reporters that he wanted to return to the Atlanta Falcons in […]

That means that Minnesota is once again assessing its short and long-term prospects at quarterback. Zach Tantillo of PFF said the Vikings' New Year's resolution is to determine McCarthy's long-term viability.

Vikings insider Alec Lewis highlighted a telling answer from Justin Jefferson about J.J. McCarthy during a recent interview.

With the Minnesota Vikings locked in with the 18th pick, can the mock draft simulator help us find some much needed support for this offense?

Jaylon Hutchings could give the Vikings more depth at defensive tackle if his success translates to the NFL level.

Minnesota will have the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The Vikings said they've selected from that spot three times in franchise history, selecting defensive back Dewayne Washington in 1994, defensive end Erasmus James in 2005 and center Garrett Bradbury in 2019.

The Minnesota Vikings rolled over resting Green Bay Packers in Week 18 to finish the 2025 NFL season with a winning record.

The Falcons recently fired both general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, so presumably this was negotiated and agreed to at some previous juncture. Whether or not Cousins returns to Atlanta could depend on who they end up hiring to fill those leadership roles.

The Minnesota Vikings end the 2025 season with nine wins. At 9-8, they pick No. 18 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.