Vikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch
The Minnesota Vikings must trim their roster to 53 players by the end of the weekend.
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The preseason finale is a critical moment for the Minnesota Vikings. The team must finalize its 53-man roster by the end of the weekend. The Vikings face tough decisions on who will make the cut. The team's roster battles are intense, with several positions up for grabs.
The future of quarterback J.J. McCarthy is also a topic of discussion. Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings' head coach, has not ruled out keeping four quarterbacks on the roster. The New York Times and Daily Norseman have published final roster projections.
The Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, and Yahoo Sports are tracking the cuts, trades, and moves. NBC Sports has focused on the quarterback position.
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Who reported it (7)
- Who’s in? Who’s out? Our final 53-man Vikings roster projection Pioneer Press · 1d ago
- Vikings Roster Tracker: VT Covers All the Cuts, Trades, and Moves in 1 Central Spot Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Who will make the Vikings’ 53-man roster this weekend? Here’s our final projection. Star Tribune · 1d ago
- Minnesota Vikings Roster Cut Tracker Daily Norseman · 1d ago
- Kevin O’Connell doesn’t rule out keeping four quarterbacks on 53-man roster NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Vikings final 53-man roster projection: Who makes the cut? And the latest on J.J. McCarthy The New York Times · 1d ago
- Vikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch Daily Norseman · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
When does the Minnesota Vikings roster need to be finalized?
The Minnesota Vikings must finalize their 53-man roster by the end of the weekend of August 29, 2026.
Who is making the roster decisions for the Vikings?
Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings' head coach, is involved in the roster decisions.
Which outlets are tracking the Vikings roster cuts?
The Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, Yahoo Sports, and Daily Norseman are tracking the Vikings roster cuts.
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