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The Vikings’ final preseason audition got ugly. Now the tough decisions begin.

8 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 28, 2026

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  Aug 28, 08:31 PM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Live: Carson Wentz starts Vikings’ preseason finale with J.J. McCarthy out; rookie safety carted off
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  Aug 28, 10:01 PM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Live: Vikings trailing at halftime of preseason finale with J.J. McCarthy out with injury; safety carted off
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  Aug 28, 10:31 PM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Live: Vikings trailing Broncos in second half of preseason finale with J.J. McCarthy out; safety carted off
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  Aug 28, 11:01 PM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Live: Broncos cruising past Vikings in preseason finale with J.J. McCarthy out; safety carted off
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  Aug 28, 11:31 PM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Live: Vikings crushed by Broncos in preseason finale. Next up? Roster cuts
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  Aug 29, 12:01 AM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Vikings crushed by Broncos in preseason finale. Next up? Roster cuts
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  Aug 29, 03:01 AM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  Vikings crushed by Broncos in preseason finale. Next up are roster cuts.
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  Aug 29, 05:31 AM 1 source: Star Tribune (Minnesota)

  The Vikings’ final preseason audition got ugly. Now the tough decisions begin.