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

Vikings fans in Week 7 of 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium — Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Fans look on during the first half of the game between Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

At Vikings Territory, every effort is made to ensure our readers stay informed on what’s taking place within the world of Vikings news.

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

NCAA Football: Duke at North Carolina State — Nov 9, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack offensive lineman Zeke Correll (56) runs out on Senior Day prior to the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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

NFL: Preseason-Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys — Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up for a field goal in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports.

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.

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