Vikings Rumors Chatter: A New QB in 2027, Cam Akers, Charles Demmings
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On Saturday, we chronicled the Minnesota Vikings’ general manager search, Garrett Bradbury’s plight in Chicago, and new WR Dillon Bell. It’s time for the second batch of purple rumors for the week.
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Minnesota’s rumor mill is already drifting toward 2027, familiar depth help, and one rookie cornerback.
Training camp gets cooking for the Vikings in less than three months; here’s where the rumors stand ahead of time.
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The Purple Rumor Mill for May 3rd, 2026.
South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) throws passes during pregame warmups, Nov. 1, 2025, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, as the Gamecocks prepared to face the Ole Miss Rebels with Sellers getting loose ahead of kickoff in an SEC road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images.Rumor: LaNorris Sellers, a quarterback from South Carolina, has already been linked to the Vikings in next year’s draft.
Brendan Donahue of Sharp Football Analysis kickstarted the 2027 mock draft process this week, with the Vikings holding the 14th pick — so an 8-9 record or so in 2026.
He nominated Sellers to Minnesota and wrote, “The 2026 season feels like a make-or-break year for both the quarterbacks currently on the Vikings roster. I don’t think head coach Kevin O’Connell will hesitate to move on from either or both if they miss the playoffs again in 2026 and replace them with someone who seems to be more of his prototype at the position.”
“Many scouts believe Sellers has as much upside as any quarterback at the college level if he can just put it all together.”
Norris looks the part the moment he steps on the field. At 6’3″ and 240 pounds, and running in the 4.5s, his physical gifts are immediately apparent, translating directly to his on-field performance. He boasts legitimate arm strength, allowing him to launch the deep ball, and can break the pocket to create plays much like the nation’s top scramblers. Clearly, there’s significant talent to develop.
However, his concerns are equally evident. He tends to hold the ball too long, leading to sacks, and struggles with ball security. Furthermore, his accuracy noticeably declined in 2025.
Ultimately, Norris is a quarterback with rare physical tools, but he also exhibits significant areas for improvement and inconsistency.
Of course, if Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy are the real deal, the Vikings won’t need a quarterback in 2027. Simple as that.
Rumor: If the Vikings want Cam Akers back, he’s available.
Akers’s short stint with the Seattle Seahawks is kaput. Seattle Times’s Bob Conodotta wrote Monday, “The Seahawks released veteran running back Cam Akers on Monday in the wake of selecting Jadarian Price in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. Akers, a seven-year NFL veteran, signed to the Seahawks’ practice squad last November after an injury to George Holani.”
“He played in three regular-season games and in the NFC title game win over the Rams without getting a carry. He had two kickoff returns for 54 yards in a late-season win at Carolina. The release of Akers leaves the Seahawks with six running backs on the roster — Price, Zach Charbonnet, Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Jacardia Wright and free agent signee Emanuel Wilson.”
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the third quarter, Dec. 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Vikings faced the Green Bay Packers in a late-season divisional game with Akers finishing a key scoring drive. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.Akers will now hit the open market, with Minnesota obviously being a suitor for his services because they just love the man so much.
Is Akers required on the Vikings’ roster right now? Nope. But in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Akers didn’t really feel needed either at this time on the calendar, and he found his way back to the Vikings each time. Here’s the current RB setup in Minnesota after the draft:
RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Jordan Mason
RB3: Demond Claibonre
RB4: Zavier Scott
RB5: Kejon Owens
You can never rule out Akers for the O’Connell-led Vikings. He has O’Connell’s gridiron crush.
Rumor: CB Charles Demmings could be an undercover stud.
Analyzing each team’s draft class, Brugler wrote Monday about Demmings, “Day 3 pick who could surprise: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin. Aside from Demmings always being a great quote, he leaves everything he has on the field. With his cover athleticism and mental toughness, Demmings was a worthy bet in the fifth round, and he landed with a team that needed cornerback depth.”
Demmings joins the team as the fourth cornerback, behind Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, and James Pierre. His initial depth chart position, however, doesn’t preclude him from early playing time. Given Minnesota’s history of rotating corners and Demmings’ promising traits, he has a clear path to snaps by September if circumstances align favorably.
Stephen F. Austin defensive back Chuck Demmings (DB07) speaks with reporters during media availability, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, as part of the NFL Combine with prospects meeting teams and answering questions ahead of the upcoming draft. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images.Physically, Demmings stands 6’1″ and weighs 195 pounds, boasting a 4.41-second 40-yard dash. His impressive length and vertical speed are evident, complemented by the excellent ball-tracking skills he demonstrated in college, where he recorded nine interceptions. Furthermore, his tackling significantly improved at Stephen F. Austin, making him a more complete player than he was earlier in his career.
Minnesota has struggled to develop drafted cornerbacks into long-term solutions since Xavier Rhodes. That challenging track record casts a shadow over every new addition to the position in the draft. Demmings now enters this historical context, equipped with the tools to compete. His performance will ultimately determine whether the pattern of past struggles continues or finally shifts.