In the following period, linebacker Blake Cashman used his helmet illegally as part of a play. NFL officials hit him with an unnecessary roughness penalty totaling $23,186. It was Cashman’s second game back since he suffered a hamstring strain during the season-opener against the Chicago Bears.

The Minnesota Vikings could still trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That's according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, whose sources believe the Vikings could enter the trade market to pick up an experienced backup QB after losing Carson Wentz for the season to a serious shoulder injury.

On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster. It means the Vikings will have only two quarterbacks available at Detroit — second-year first-rounder J.J. McCarthy and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.

The former NFL player blamed the Minnesota Vikings for the quarterback situation around star WR Justin Jefferson.

Justin Jefferson has been consistent all year, but has he played well enough to earn any awards at this point in the year?

The Minnesota Vikings‘ struggles aren’t just limited to their disappointing week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Ahead of their upcoming clash against the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O’Connell was hit by not just one but two penalties,

The Vikings have activated veteran tight end and cornerback for their pivotal NFC North Week 9 game against the Lions.

The Indianapolis Colts can thank the Minnesota Vikings for not keeping Daniel Jones, and now they may pay for it.