Kevin Seifert
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Josh Metellus did not practice today. The Vikings attributed his absence to a mild ankle injury.
Josh Metellus: "A big part is that the guy I am in this building is the guy who's out in front leading the way, so it makes no sense for me not to [participate]." STORY: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
Justin Jefferson said he had some mild tightness in his legs today and sat out the end of practice. No concerns even in the short term. Just a nod toward preventing the leg issues that he experienced in 2023.
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Kevin O’Connell and J.J. McCarthy doing some teaching and learning:
A few friends and family in attendance for Vikings training camp practice No. 2.
No. 1 on the list: Mr. J.J. McCarthy
New (free) column: The 15 players, coaches, and executives with the most on the line in 2025 espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
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From our @espn daily Vikings training camp report… J.J. McCarthy organized two throwing sessions with teammates this summer. One near Nashville and the other in Minnesota. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
Minnesota in the CFP? If the Gophers improve in one-score games, coach P.J. Fleck thinks it's quite possible. "This isn't a pipe dream," he told ESPN. "We're not as far off as maybe what our brand and logo and name think we are." espn.com/college-footba…
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J.J. McCarthy just demonstrated his deep arm. Rifled a ball down the right sideline to Jordan Addison for a 60-yard TD.
Josh Metellus: "A big part is that the guy I am in this building is the guy who's out in front leading the way, so it makes no sense for me not to [participate]." STORY: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
Josh Metellus participated fully in Vikings camp today as a first-team safety. No contract agreement at this point. But he said he's "not too worried" about the talks and said that, as a captain, he needs to be on the field. More to come.
I love the first day of training camp because it gives me a chance to talk about and honor the great John Clayton.
Josh Metellus participated fully in Vikings camp today as a first-team safety. No contract agreement at this point. But he said he's "not too worried" about the talks and said that, as a captain, he needs to be on the field. More to come.
J.J. McCarthy just demonstrated his deep arm. Rifled a ball down the right sideline to Jordan Addison for a 60-yard TD.
No video, but we just got an Andrew Van Ginkel special. He slid into the flat, intercepted a Brett Rypien pass and returned it for a TD. Second pick 6 for the Vikings’ defense in team drills. The other was by Ivan Pace Jr., who picked off Sam Howell.
The Vikings’ pass rushing trio right here — Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner.
Rain pushed the Vikings indoors for their first training camp practice of 2025. Football, nonetheless.
Vikings WR Jordan Addison, who pleaded no contest to a reduced charge as part of his 2024 DUI citation, on the possibility of NFL discipline: "Everything is out of my control right now, but whatever the league's got for me, I'll be prepared for the decision that they make."
Meanwhile in Chicago...
Ben Johnson said something to the effect of "get out" when disciplining the first team offense. Was Cole Kmet surprised by his reaction? Kmet: "No, not at all. I think that's on par for how Ben is."