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Vikings training camp recap: Day 8, JJ rebounds (Part 2) Aug 08, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings held their 8th practice of training camp so far. JJ McCarthy played mostly with the second team but had an improved day from a couple of his rough practices. Kyler Murray struggled with timing and accuracy on Friday. Plus Jamal Adams played a different position and the defense is getting great contributions from the interior D-line. The run game had a few sparks as well. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Sando on what The Athletic's QB Tiers say about the Vikings' quarterbacks Aug 07, 2026

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Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to talk about what the newest QB Tiers article says about Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy and if there's any league trends that he's seen about quarterback play. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former AZ Cardinal Chase Edmonds explains truth and myths of Kyler Murray Aug 06, 2026

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Former Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds joins Matthew Coller for a breakdown of some of the narratives surrounding Kyler Murray and how he believes that he can succeed in Minnesota. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings training camp recap: Day 7, Kyler surges ahead (Part 1) Aug 06, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings held their seventh practice of training camp and the quarterback battle began to take a clear turn as Kyler Murray took the majority of the first-team reps against the first-team defense and performed better than JJ McCarthy. Also the Vikings' owner spoke and OC Wes Phillips talked. Plus other standout performers and notes from practice. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings training camp recap: Day 7, Kyler surges ahead (Part 2) Aug 06, 2026

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Vikings All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola joins the show! Aug 05, 2026

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Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola to discuss training camp, his career, and the art of long snapping. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings training camp recap: Day 6, a rookie makes noise (Part 1) Aug 05, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings held their sixth practice of training camp. This one was less intense than the first day of pads as a bunch of veterans had days off and the pads were off. But Chuck Demmings flashed again and got into a bit of a scuffle. Both QBs took even reps. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings training camp recap: Day 6, a rookie makes noise (Part 2) Aug 05, 2026

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Dane Mizutani predicts when QB competition will end Aug 04, 2026

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Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins the show to discuss Vikings Training Camp, his breakdown of the QB battle so far, and when he thinks Kevin O'Connell will name a starter. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings training camp recap: Day 5, pads on (Part 1) Aug 04, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings held their fifth practice of training camp and their first with pads on. How did Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy perform? How did the rep counts look? And which defensive linemen and outside linebackers stood out now that they could actually start hitting someone? Plus the best players on offense and defense. Brian Flores talked about the outside linebackers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.