Vikings personnel face potential departures following the 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 season with several prominent figures facing uncertain futures should the team fail to achieve postseason success. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is entering his seventh professional season, has yet to secure a playoff win with the organization. Head coach Kevin O'Connell currently holds an 0-2 record in the playoffs, placing him under significant pressure to deliver improved results for ownership. In addition to leadership and star talent, a large group of veteran mainstays is playing in the final year of their contracts. Among those identified as potential departure candidates are Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, Isaiah Rodgers, Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, T.J. Hockenson, Blake Brandel, Ivan Pace Jr., and Jordan Mason. The organization may initiate a roster rebuild if the team fails to meet expectations throughout the upcoming campaign.
- •Justin Jefferson enters his seventh season without a playoff victory.
- •Kevin O'Connell holds an 0-2 career playoff record as head coach.
- •Andrew Van Ginkel and nine other veterans are currently in the final year of their contracts.
- •The Vikings may pursue a roster rebuild if the 2026 season ends without success.
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