Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand in Week 16, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. He’ll miss this Thursday’s game against the Lions as a result. McCarthy will not require surgery, but his status for Week 18 is in question, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced (via Matthew Coller). With that in mind, it’s possible McCarthy’s season is … [Read more...] about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy To Miss Week 17 With Hairline Fracture In Hand
Coaching Notes: Johnson, Bengals, Lions, Vikings, Bills, Buccaneers
Both Zac Taylor and Ben Johnson were on the Dolphins’ staff when Dan Campbell served as Miami’s interim HC in 2015. That unremarkable season launched two HC careers, with Taylor seeing his first OC work (as the Dolphins’ interim play-caller) and Johnson being retained by Adam Gase in 2016. After the Dolphins fired Gase two years later, Johnson was out of work. The Bengals had … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Johnson, Bengals, Lions, Vikings, Bills, Buccaneers
Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien
With injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy set to miss Week 17, the Vikings are welcoming Brett Rypien back to the organization. They claimed Rypien off waivers from the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports. Rypien will quickly land on his feet just one day after the Colts waived him. The 29-year-old spent two-plus months with the Colts, but he didn’t see any game … [Read more...] about Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien
NFL Minor Transactions: 12/24/25
NFL minor moves this Christmas Eve: Arizona Cardinals Activated from IR: DE L.J. Collier Atlanta Falcons Designated for return from IR: CB Clark Phillips Cincinnati Bengals Designated for return from IR: C Matt Lee Cleveland Browns Signed off Steelers’ practice squad: G Kendrick Green Dallas Cowboys Signed to active roster: CB Corey Ballentine Elevated: LB Justin … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 12/24/25
Vikings Activate RB Ty Chandler From IR
The Vikings will welcome back Ty Chandler for the final two weeks of the season. The team announced that they’ve activated the running back from injured reserve. Chandler suffered a knee injury way back in Week 1 that ultimately kept him off the field for several months. He returned to practice earlier this month, and now he’ll be activated to the active roster for the final … [Read more...] about Vikings Activate RB Ty Chandler From IR