Vikings News Tracker: MIN OL Goes to PHI, Ex Kicker Gets a Shot, and More Updates

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This week’s offering of content has talked about J.J. McCarthy (on at least a few occasions). So, too, has there been discussion of the cuts, adds, a suspension, position switch, and various other items. Take a look at some of the other things to have come through the NFL’s headlines.

Vikings News Tracker | Friday, August 28th, 2026

Zeke Correll Gets Another Shot

Growing up, my parents would tell me that there’s no such thing as a money tree. Can the same be said of an offensive line tree? The Eagles do remarkably well of developing the large lads. Is there some sort of magical tree down in the City of Brotherly Love?

If so, then Zeke Correll landed in a good spot.

Check out the update from Philly’s social media: “We signed C Zeke Correll and WR Brandon Hayes. We also placed Tariq Castro-Fields on the Injured Reserve List and waived/injured WR Johnny Wilson.”

Note that former Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper is now the OL coach with the Eagles. He’ll know Correll from their shared time in the Twin Cities.

Daniel Carlson is Back in Action

Once upon a time, the Minnesota Vikings could have taken down the Green Bay Packers. The issue is that the rookie kicker — Daniel Carlson — was snakebitten that day, missing several kicks as the Vikings finished off at a tie. Mike Zimmer moved on shortly thereafter.

The specialist then went to the Raiders, doing tremendous while there. Carlson was an All Pro in 2021 and 2022.

Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network sent along the news Carlson landing with the Saints alongside some background on what’s taking place: “The former #Raiders kicker brings experience to New Orleans, which had been holding a competition between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth.”

If the football gods want to be especially cruel, then maybe Carlson will power the Saints to a victory over the Vikings someday.

Kirk Cousins Rides Again (Probably)

Kirk Cousins (former Vikings QB) is probably going to be the Raiders’ Week 1 starter. Klint Kubiak (former Vikings OC) is still being a touch coy, though.

The update from Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network: “They used to play six preseason games. Soon, they’ll play two. For now, it’s three and Klint Kubiak makes it clear Fernando Mendoza could use more work. Still not naming a #Raiders starting QB but everything Kubiak has said for months has pointed to Kirk Cousins Week 1.”

The Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders aren’t scheduled to play each other in the upcoming season. However, the two teams are theoretically possible for a Super Bowl matchup. How wild would that be?

Former Vikings Corner Gets Scooped Up

Ian Rapoport sends along the news that corner Mekhi Blackmon has landed on his feet. Check out the news: “The #Browns claimed CB Mekhi Blackmon via waivers from the #Colts.”

The Vikings drafted Blackmon in the 3rd Round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He did well as a rookie before missing his sophomore season due to injury. He then got shown the door, leading to the Colts moving on and the Browns adding him.

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