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Minnesota Vikings name 2026 team captains across offense and defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Minnesota Vikings name 2026 team captains across offense and defense

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings announced their team captains for the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon. Quarterback Kyler Murray, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, running back Aaron Jones Sr., and offensive tackle Brian O’Neill will serve as captains for the offense. Defensive captains include linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian Cashman, alongside safety Joshua Metellus. Long snapper Andrew DePaola was selected as the team captain for special teams. Murray, who joined the franchise as a free agent, assumes the starting quarterback role following the departure of Kirk Cousins. The leadership group features several returning contributors who established defined roles during the 2025 campaign.

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•Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones Sr., and Brian O’Neill lead the offense.
•Andrew Van Ginkel, Joshua Metellus, and Brian Cashman serve as defensive captains.
•Andrew DePaola is the designated captain for special teams.
•The Vikings announced the leadership selections on Thursday afternoon.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Reveal 2026 Captains With One Big Change

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The Minnesota Vikings announced their team captains on Thursday afternoon. Quarterback Kyler Murray, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, running back Aaron Jones Sr., and offensive tackle Brian O’Neill were named the captains for the offense. On the defensive side, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, safety Joshua Metellus, and linebacker Brian Cashman were named the honorees. Long snapper […] The post Vikings Reveal 2026 Captains With One Big Change appeared first on HEAVY.
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