After being forced to miss his entire rookie year due to a knee injury, McCarthy is set to be the team's starter this season. Sam Darnold left town in free agency and the Vikings opted to pass on veteran options to move forward with the former Michigan standout.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III made multiple plays on a drive that culminated into him scoring a touchdown against the Vikings.

One of the positions is cornerback, where the team has some new faces thanks to some players getting healthy and others being signed. They brought in Jeff Okudah and Isaiah Rodgers in free agency. They get Mekhi Blackmon back from injury, and with those pieces, they believe their secondary should be in good shape.

The Vikings aren’t the only football team adding male cheerleaders. At least 10 NFL teams have male cheerleaders in their 2025 rosters. In 2019 the Los Angeles Rams had two male cheerleaders with

After the Minnesota Vikings announced that male cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn were joining their cheer squad, the NFL team defended their additions against online backlash.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a field goal from thirty-four yards away. Philadelphia Eagles' linebacker Patrick Johnson diagnoses a reverse from the Cleveland Browns and takes down the runner for an 11-yard loss.

Including Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn in the Minnesota Vikings' cheerleading roster sparked backlash online, prompting the NFL team to defend the choice.

Right-wing influencers and fans vow boycotts after the Minnesota Vikings name two male cheerleaders to their 2025-2026 roster.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones makes a 37-yard punt return against the Minnesota Vikings. New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson rushes for 8 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King and safety Jay Ward break up a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.