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Kyler Murray
Can't be tagged next season
Murray's one-year contract with the Vikings contains a clause that prohibits the team from placing the franchise or transition tag on him in 2027, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Frequent presence at team facility
McCarthy, who struggled with a hand injury this season, has been a constant presence at the Vikings' facility in recent weeks after spending the early portion of the offseason training in California with former NFL quarterback John Beck, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyler Murray
New offense could be good fit
The Vikings' evolving offensive scheme could dovetail well with Murray's skill set and comfort level, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyler Murray
Signing given high grade
Murray's one-year, $1.3 million signing with the Vikings is rated as the top free-agent transaction this offseason by Seth Walder of ESPN.com.
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Jonathan Greenard
Remains on Philly's radar
Greenard is still a player who would fit a roster need for the Eagles, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
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Kyler Murray
Likely to start over McCarthy
Murray is likely to begin the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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J.J. McCarthy
Likely team's QB2 to begin 2026
McCarthy is likely to begin the season as the backup to Kyler Murray, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Aaron Jones
Remaining with Vikings
Jones restructured his contract with the Vikings on Wednesday to avoid being released, Kevin Seifert and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Jonathan Greenard
Philly could be calling
Greenard could be a trade target for the Eagles, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Aaron Jones
Reunion with Green Bay?
Matt Schneidman of The Athletic believes the Packers should get a running back like Jones in free agency to serve as a capable backup running back behind Josh Jacobs.
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Jonathan Greenard
Could be on move
Greenard is seeking a new contract and could be traded this offseason, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Still viewed as future at QB
The Vikings' offseason pursuit of a veteran quarterback is more about lighting a fire under McCarthy than it is finding someone to completely replace him at quarterback, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
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Javon Hargrave
Set for release
The Vikings have informed Hargrave that he will be released at the start of the new league year March 11 barring a trade, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Jordan Mason
Team's RB1 barring additions at RB
The Vikings have informed Aaron Jones that he will be released at the start of the new league year March 11 barring a trade, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, leaving Mason atop the depth chart at running back.
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Aaron Jones
Vikings moving on
The Vikings have informed Jones that he will be released at the start of the new league year March 11 barring a trade, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Javon Hargrave
Could be on move
The Vikings have engaged in trade conversations regarding Hargrave, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
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Jalen Nailor
Top-30 UFA per Popper
Nailor is ranked 29th among available free agents by Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Justin Jefferson
Possible target for Bills
Jordan Dajani of CBSSports.com predicts that the Bills could try to trade for Jefferson in the offseason.
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J.J. McCarthy
Jefferson talks up Darnold
McCarthy's No. 1 receiver Justin Jefferson recently stated in an interview that he felt the Vikings would have had a better season in 2025 had Sam Darnold remained the starter, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Laments Darnold departure
Jefferson recently opined the Vikings would have had a much better season in 2025 had Sam Darnold remained with Minnesota, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Jalen Nailor
Key decision point this offseason
Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com suggests whether to re-sign Nailor is a key decision for the Vikings this offseason.
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T.J. Hockenson
Might be cut loose
The Vikings could choose to cut Hockenson this offseason, Aaron Schatz of ESPN suggests.
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J.J. McCarthy
No guarantee to start in 2026
Dianna Russini of The Athletic relays that the Vikings will explore free agency and trades to strengthen their quarterback room following a turbulent first two years for McCarthy.
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J.J. McCarthy
Expected back for finale
McCarthy, who missed the Vikings' Week 17 win over the Lions with a hand injury, will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Jordan Mason
Could lead backfield in Week 18
Mason practiced fully Thursday while Aaron Jones was a non-participant due to a hip injury, setting up Mason as Minnesota's potential lead back for Week 18 against the Packers.
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