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Demond Claiborne

MIN Running Back #21

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Vikings OC Wes Phillips said Demond Claiborne looked like “a much more comfortable player even in the first few days here, coming into camp.”

The 2026 fifth-round pick currently figures to slot behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, but given how often Jones has spent time on the shelf, he should have some deeper-league value in 2026. Having the offensive coordinator praising you this early into camp certainly isn’t a bad thing.
Jordan Mason

MIN Running Back #27

Vikings OC Wes Phillips complimented RB Jordan Mason for losing weight this offseason.

Mason stands 5'11 and his weight is listed between 223-230 pounds depending on the source. He hits the latter figure on the Vikings’ website. That’s fairly hefty for a running back. The Vikings’ starter, RB Aaron Jones, is 31 years old and took a pay cut to stay with the team this offseason. Mason, 27, might have a chance to challenge for the primary rushing role this year, though Jones will likely remain the primary player on passing downs.
Christian Darrisaw

MIN Tackle #71

Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw (knee) said he feels “the best” he has felt in two years.

Darrisaw suffered a multi-ligament tear in his left knee in October 2024 and struggled in his return last year. He told reporters today that he thinks he “turned the corner this offseason.” The Vikings plan to give him regular rest days during training camp and the regular season, but he believes he is on track to be a full-time player once again.
Kyler Murray

MIN Quarterback #1

The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reports that QB Kyler Murray “took a hefty amount of snaps with the starters” on Thursday.

Per Lewis, Murray connected on a notable deep pass at one point, and ESPN’s Kevin Seifert also noted that Murray is pushing the ball downfield. Fellow Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy “spent more time with the No. 2 group” and attempted fewer downfield passes. If this is an indicator that Murray is pulling away, that’s a good thing. The sooner one quarterback begins taking all first-team reps the better.
Brian O'Neill

MIN Tackle #75

Vikings signed T Brian O’Neill to a four-year, $96 million contract extension.

That average value puts O’Neill just behind Lane Johnson amongst right tackles. The Vikings had O’Neill skip most of the offseason activities but reportedly had “near-universal agreement” that they’d sign him to an extension so this comes as no surprise. O’Neill should be the right tackle of the short-term future in Minnesota.
Gerald Alexander

MIN Coaching Staff #42

Vikings suspended DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks following DWI.

Alexander pled guilty to DWI this spring and will now be suspended by the team for three weeks without pay. In a statement release Tuesday, the team said, “We take these situations seriously and believe the disciplinary action is appropriate.” Alexander will be eligible to return to the team August 13.
Jamal Adams

MIN Linebacker #33

Raiders signed LB Jamal Adams, formerly of the Seahawks.

The converted safety played the 2025 season as a linebacker but has managed to be active for only 15 games since 2022. The details of the signing were not immediately made available.
J.J. McCarthy

MIN Quarterback #9

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport believes J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray will battle for the starting Vikings quarterback job “right up to the start of the season.”

We’ve done a lot of J.J. McCarthy blurbs this offseason and the vast majority of them from beats have McCarthy well behind Kyler Murray, while we also have a June quote from Kevin O’Connell saying “he doesn’t plan to take the competition until the end of camp.” It’s only the league-wide reporters who seem to give McCarthy much of a chance to win the job. Interesting coincidence, some would say.
Max Brosmer

MIN Quarterback #12

The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reports “optimism for Max [Brosmer]” persists in the Vikings front office.

“The Vikings wished he didn’t have to play during his rookie season, but circumstances thrust him into the spotlight. Release him, and opposing teams will have interest,” Lewis writes about the 25-year-old who threw four picks and was sacked 14 times in 85 dropbacks last year. The Vikings are probably developing a long-term backup at best here, but it is notable that Brosmer has other fans in the league. With Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray also on the roster, it’s likely the Vikings will have to drop a quarterback at last cuts.
Brian O'Neill

MIN Tackle #75

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports the Vikings organization has “near-universal agreement” that it should pursue a contract extension with RT Brian O’Neill.

It’s a weird way to put it — so someone involved isn’t sure? — but it still feels more likely than not that O’Neill will get extended this offseason after being an observer during OTAs. The right tackle has been a force for the Vikings since being selected in the 2018 draft’s second round and figures to be a part of their plan so long as he continues playing well.