Vikings adjust roster ahead of regular season opener against Packers
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium next week for the 2026 regular season opener. Minnesota enters the contest with several personnel changes, including the addition of quarterback Kyler Murray to lead the offense under head coach Kevin O'Connell. Veteran safety Harrison Smith returns for a 15th season following a brief retirement, while the defensive front features rookie linemen Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange. The team also adds Jauan Jennings to a receiving corps that includes Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Following the departure of Jonathan Greenard, Dallas Turner is set to lead the pass rush alongside Andrew Van Ginkel. The matchup marks the first time these teams meet this season, with both sides navigating roster shifts throughout the training camp period.
- •Kyler Murray begins his tenure as the Minnesota starting quarterback.
- •Harrison Smith rejoins the Vikings on a one-year deal.
- •Dallas Turner steps into the primary pass-rusher role following the departure of Jonathan Greenard.
- •Rookie defensive linemen Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange are expected to see immediate playing time.
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"Week 1 between the Vikings and Packers has all the makings of a thriller border battle. Who has the edge, and what main factors will decide the outcome?
"The Packers face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in seven days. Here are seven things to know about Minnesota ahead of the opener.
"The Vikings opened the season with a win, but there are plenty of questions that need to be answered moving forward.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:55 AMQuestions from the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers
The Vikings opened the season with a win, but there are plenty of questions that need to be answered moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:51 PMPackers Wire staff predictions: Week 1 vs. Vikings
Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the Week 1 showdown with the Vikings will go down.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:09 PMVikings Game Preview for matchup against the Packers in Week 1
We are taking a look at the Vikings Week 1 matchup Packers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:03 PMPreviewing Packers-Vikings in Week 1 with 5 questions for Vikings Wire
Get to know the Vikings ahead of the Packers' Week 1 showdown in Minneapolis.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:45 AMVikings vs. Packers Week 1 preview: Murray-Gannon, an X-Factor, injuries, and more
Week 1 between the Vikings and Packers has all the makings of a thriller border battle. Who has the edge, and what main factors will decide the outcome?
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:19 AMPackers vs. Vikings: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 1
How can the Packers start the season 1-0? Focus on these three important matchups on Sunday in Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:52 PM5 big questions facing the Packers before Week 1 opener vs. Vikings
Five big questions the Packers can start answering on Sunday during the season opener against the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:05 PMKnow Your Enemy: Week 1 – Green Bay Packers
The Minnesota Vikings start the 2026 season by hosting the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Week 1. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:23 PM7 days until Vikings-Packers: 7 key storylines to know before Week 1
It doesn't get much better than a border battle at U.S. Bank Stadium to kick off the season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:36 PMOne week to Week 1: 7 things to know about Vikings ahead of Packers opener
The Packers face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in seven days. Here are seven things to know about Minnesota ahead of the opener.
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