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Kevin Seifert
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ESPN Minnesota Vikings/pro football reporter. An "underrated good guy.” Slow and steady wins the race.
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Newsy Friday in Minnesota:

Carson Wentz to start Sunday

Kevin O'Connell anticipates Kyler Murray clearing protocol next week

Jauan Jennings won't play Sunday

Brian O'Neill injured his knee Wednesday, returned to practice today.

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Vikings to start QB Wentz vs. Bears with Murray still on the mend
Carson Wentz will be the Vikings' starting quarterback Sunday against the Bears while Kyler Murray continues to work his way back after suffering a concussion in the season opener.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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After 4+ years of winning at a 64% clip, Kevin O'Connell's aptitude is clear. He's a good NFL coach. Can he be a great one? That question looms over his 5th season in Minnesota. Went deep here. Context needed on some unique circumstances. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Career-defining season for Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell?
O'Connell has had tremendous regular-season success, but is this the season it extends into the playoffs?
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September 18, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Packers-Vikings today at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three final thoughts...

Kyler Murray vs. Jonathan Gannon: espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

On the Murray-Justin Jefferson connection: espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Murray's impact on coverage vs. Jefferson. VIDEO: espn.com/video/clip/_...
Career reboots: Vikings' Murray faces Packers' Gannon
Jonathan Gannon coached Kyler Murray with the Cardinals, and now they seek second chances with new teams.
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September 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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After spending much of the offseason working through CBA negotiations and workplace changes with its officials, the NFL kept its 2026 rule changes to a minimum. Here's what you need to know as the regular season kicks off tonight...

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What are NFL rules changes in 2026? Red flags, kickoffs
Here is everything fans need to know about NFL rules and points of emphasis for the 2025 season.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Kyler Murray is the latest entrant in the Vikings' tragicomic QB turnstile. He'll likely be the 18th different QB to lead them in passing in a season during the NFL's free agent era. But sometimes "magic" happens when veteran QBs put on the purple helmet. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Will Kyler Murray end the Vikings' tragicomic QB history?
Despite names you know -- Moon, Culpepper, Favre, Cousins -- Minnesota hasn't had a franchise QB since Tarkenton.
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September 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Tell me where I'm wrong in our @espn.com 53-man Vikings roster projection...

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Minnesota Vikings: Projecting final 53-man roster
At least four rookies are poised to contribute out of the gate on both sides of the ball. Who are they?
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August 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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J.J. McCarthy gets "banged up," says Kevin O'Connell, and leaves today's preseason game a series or two earlier than hoped. Before that, there were some rough overthrows in the red zone. "Those are just throws I've got to make."

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McCarthy plays 18 snaps, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who ended up with 18 snaps, would have played longer Saturday if he had not gotten "banged up" during a rough first quarter in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-3 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Spoke to all 5 members of the Vikings' O-line about their new world this summer -- and to new coach Keith Carter about how he's implementing it.

"You might not always like it, but it's good for us."

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Coach Carter brings old-school toughness to Vikings' O-line
Minnesota's new offensive line coach is pushing players beyond their comfort zone -- and they're buying in.
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August 19, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Vikings LB/S Jamal Adams’ right knee injury is season-ending, per @rapsheet.bsky.social….

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Minnesota Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury
Veteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network reported Sunday.
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August 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Initial testing on Jamal Adams’ right knee doesn’t look good, per Kevin O’Connell. Adams had worked his way into the defensive rotation. Just a brutal non-contact injury.

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Jamal Adams carted to locker room in Vikings' preseason debut
Veteran defender Jamal Adams was taken to the locker room on a cart Saturday shortly after his preseason debut with the Vikings
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August 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Enjoyed chatting with Matthew Coller today about a pretty important week for the Vikings.

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ESPN's Kevin Seifert on whether Kevin O'Connell handled the QB competition correctly
YouTube video by Purple Insider
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August 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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J.J. McCarthy: "This is the place I want to be. And I love every single person in this building. I love the state. I love the fan base and I'm going to continue to just do whatever I can for this team and this organization."
August 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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From yesterday on the Vikings' QB announcement:

Kyler Murray "showed enough" to be named QB1: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
What it means for Kyler, J.J. McCarthy + Justin Jefferson: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Video: Can Kyler excel in this offense? www.espn.com/video/clip/_...
Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB, sources say
The Vikings have named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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From SportsCenter today on the Vikings' QB competition.
August 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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We'll see if any head coaches want to use it, but the NFL will give them the option to designate a staff member to initiate challenges during games. STORY:

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NFL to allow coach's designee to initiate replay challenges
The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to initiate replay challenges this season.
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August 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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QB competitions stress an entire team, even if the outcome feels inevitable. I asked four Vikings veterans, all captains in 2025, how they are managing it. Among the themes that emerged: They, too, are being judged on how they perform during the process.

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What McCarthy-Murray QB battle means for Vikings' locker room
While J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray compete for the starting job, their teammates are focused on helping both of them succeed.
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August 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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The success of @pablo.show and @minakimes.bsky.social are the two of brightest spots in broadcast media for me right now. Just extraordinary talents, fantastic people who’ve been true to themselves and carved a path. Media is laughably far from a meritocracy so it’s great to see deserved success.
May 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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News story: Mike Vrabel won't be with Patriots for Day 3 of draft, as he seeks counseling.

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Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, won't be with Patriots for NFL draft Day 3
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft on Saturday, as he plans to be with his family this weekend outside of Massachusetts.
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April 23, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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NFL teams are in the early stages of integrating artificial intelligence into the draft process. 'Claude' isn't ready to make any binding decisions (yet), but already there are some pretty cool tools and applications available. STORY:

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How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'
When a prospect skips NFL combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables.
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April 11, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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The Minnesota Sports and Events Commission has submitted a formal bid to host the 2028 NFL draft in Minneapolis, in a set-up that surrounds U.S. Bank Stadium, per MNSE president/CEO Wendy Blackshaw. NFL typically selects sites 2 years out, so an answer could come within months.
March 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Time for your annual reminder of this banger from the great @kevinseifert.bsky.social about two Minnesota legends --Prince and Sid Hartman:
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That day when Prince met Sid Hartman
Two of Minnesota's stars -- a music legend and a media celebrity -- meet unconventionally prior to Super Bowl XLI.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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The Vikings took an ambitious swing when they hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, one of the NFL's least experienced GM hires in a long time. I think that's the lens to view his tenure, his firing and all the (oft-denied) rumors of discord in between. Analysis:

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What led the Vikings to fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?
Minnesota took a big swing by making the inexperienced Adofo-Mensah its GM -- and missed.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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The first Hail Mary in NFL history happened 50 years ago this month, ending a Cowboys-Vikings divisional playoff game. It changed lives. Those on the Minnesota side are still reeling. "I'm sick about it. Sick. To this day." With
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The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef
Fifty years after Roger Staubach's Hail Mary, Vikings defenders swear Drew Pearson pushed off.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Some analysis was in order Sunday. The Vikings' attempt to disperse blame for their 4-7 start is admirable. But the focus should be on J.J. McCarthy, who has had one of the worst starts to a career in a decade. A sudden and unexpected existential problem. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Vikings' problems run deep but begin with J.J. McCarthy
Another horrendous game by the Vikings' first-year starter was exacerbated by poor play by his teammates.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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As the football world watches eagle-eyed, Justin Jefferson is doing the Vikings an enormous favor. He's largely kept his composure and thrown his full public support behind J.J. McCarthy. It doesn't always go this way. "Extremely grateful."
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Vikings' Justin Jefferson supports struggling J.J. McCarthy, keeps his frustration in check
Jefferson's stats are way down with McCarthy as the QB, but he has the first-year starter's back.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM