New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each scored for the second straight preseason game as the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12.

RB Aaron Jones, WR Isaiah Rodgers are in danger of losing placement atop Vikings' depth chart entering 2025 NFL season

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

Cheerleader Blaize Shiek said he wanted to be a “role model for other little kids who don’t know that this is an option”

Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores can take his fight against the NFL to trial and that's just more bad news for the league.

The more I keep looking at each team, if J.J. McCarthy plays well, this thing is built for success.” Yet it all comes down to that big “if” that Romo mentioned — McCarthy, The Vikings are placing their fate in the hands of a baby-faced 22-year-old quarterback who only started two years at Michigan and averaged just 22 passes per game.

They were able to bring the heat Wednesday on the first day of joint practices against the Vikings before getting stymied on Day 2. Still, Vikings Pro Bowl offensive tackle Brian O’Neill was impressed by the group when speaking to the Herald on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard gave thoughts on New England Patriots rookie Will Campbell after Thursday's joint practice.