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Vikings News: 3 Quick Updates as MIN Moves through Week 9

The Vikings news never fully stops. Lately, the effort here has been to corral some of what got missed in…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:30 AM
Vikings News: 3 Quick Updates as MIN Moves through Week 9
Key Things to Know
  • Vikings Territory rounded up three key Week 9 updates involving Jauan Jennings, Aaron Jones, and Jack Campbell.
  • Kyle Shanahan confirmed San Francisco did not trade for Jauan Jennings because the receiver preferred staying in Minnesota.
  • Carson Wentz has taken over at quarterback for Minnesota while Kyler Murray recovers from a hamstring strain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vikings Territory highlighted three major updates regarding the Minnesota Vikings during Week 9. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that wide receiver Jauan Jennings preferred to remain in Minnesota, leading San Francisco to bypass a trade for him. Additionally, the Vikings are navigating quarterback changes as Carson Wentz steps into the starting role while Kyler Murray recovers from a hamstring strain.

Off the field, running back Aaron Jones was selected as the team's nominee for the NFL's Salute to Service Award. Meanwhile, Lions linebacker Jack Campbell shared encouraging news regarding his recovery from a serious injury, noting full lower-body movement and ongoing upper-body progress while receiving support from Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell.

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