The P/PTSD Perspective: 6 Vikings Lose Ground, Big Fella Hurt, and Pair Done for Season

K. Joudry |

Aug 16, 2025

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) poses with Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Johnson (89) and offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery (79) after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: August 16th, 2025

1) Vikings’ Preseason Kickoff Produced 6 Losers: As with any preseason game, there was some good and some bad. One thinks of the quarterback spot as generating a lot of intrigue. Is Max Brosmer now the leader to become Minnesota’s QB3 for 2025?

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) passes against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

2) The Vikings Lose a Big Fella as Line Depth Takes a Step Back: Really tough news for Zeke Correll. Truth be told, he was facing long odds to make the final roster, but a spot on the practice squad wasn’t hard to fathom. He’ll now need to get healthy before pursuing his NFL dream down the road.

3) The Season is Over for 2 Vikings: Just brutal news. One thinks of Rondale Moore in particular since the speedy receiver/returner missed all of 2024 due to a serious injury. Would Minnesota be interested in giving him another chance in 2026? If so, then the deal is likely to be even more modest for the talented playmaker.

Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) takes part in drills during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

4) Vikings Win a Rare Waiver Claim: A needed move to make the depth more robust. The Vikings’ offensive line has lost some players to injury, making the waiver claim necessary. Ideally, Minnesota can have a robust roster battle that doesn’t see any more major injuries.

5) 4 Vikings Training Camp Disappointments: Hard to believe, perhaps, but August is now getting relatively close to its end. Later on today, the Patriots will take on the Vikings before Minnesota heads to Tennessee for an August 22nd game. Afterwards, there will be some cuts (Tuesday, August 26th). Can struggling players turn things around to make the final roster?

Vikings’ TCO Performance Center facility in Eagan, Minnesota. — The Minnesota Vikings’ state-of-the-art TCO Performance Center is shown in Eagan, Minnesota, on Jul 28, 2018. This world-class facility serves as the team’s headquarters, featuring cutting-edge training, rehabilitation, and meeting spaces. Since its opening, it has become the central hub for all things Vikings, from offseason prep to daily operations. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

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By K. Joudry

I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.