Vikings Rumor Mill Update: The Camp Battle, Cooper Rush, Jauan Jennings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J. J. McCarthy speaks with reporters during 2025 OTAs at TCO Performance Center after returning from the torn meniscus injury that sidelined his rookie campaign.

The former first-round pick is using the offseason to build chemistry with teammates and establish himself in Minnesota’s quarterback plans moving forward. Mandatory Credit: YouTube Every weekend, VikingsTerritory publishes two batches of Minnesota Vikings-themed rumors , the latest fodder from the week regarding the purple team’s what-ifs. Consider this the post-schedule-release edition.

Minnesota’s post-schedule rumor cycle has begun. For Sunday, we take a look at the Vikings’ big camp battle, Cooper Rush showing up in Eagan, and the free agency competition for Jauan Jennings. Three Vikings Storylines Begin Moving toward Training Camp The Purple Rumor Mill for May 17th, 2026.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell greets quarterback J. J. McCarthy after a first-quarter touchdown on Nov.