Vikings introduce eight new starters ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are set to feature eight new starters for the 2026 NFL season. Key additions include quarterback Kyler Murray, who joins after a challenging stint with the Arizona Cardinals, and fullback Max Bredeson, drafted to replace C.J. Ham. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings, center Blake Brandel, and defensive tackles Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange are also in the mix. The team is preparing for training camp, which starts in less than eight weeks, as competition for starting positions intensifies. Several players may still need to establish their readiness for the upcoming season.
- •Kyler Murray expected to start at quarterback for the Vikings.
- •Max Bredeson drafted to fill the fullback role.
- •Jauan Jennings joins the receiving corps after a stint in San Francisco.
- •Blake Brandel likely to start at center following Ryan Kelly's retirement.
- •Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange bring depth to the defensive line.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Introducing the Vikings’ 8 New Starters for 2026
"The Minnesota Vikings did not conduct an offseason quite as busy per player movement as the 2024 and 2025 offseasons, […]
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