Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Minnesota Vikings' camp is taking place in Eagan, Minnesota, and Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Vikings camp. We will update this file often with the latest updates. Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on August 7.
Latest news from Vikings camp
Wednesday July 23
After a full offseason of throwing to his teammates, and before a training camp that would feature a lot more throwing, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an idea: How about some throwing?
McCarthy organized a pair of on-field workouts with teammates this summer, one near Nashville, Tennessee, and another in a St. Paul, Minnesota, suburb, in preparation for his first season as an NFL starter. Opinions vary on the significance of such workouts, but McCarthy said there is a value in volume.
"The more reps the better," McCarthy said Wednesday after the Vikings' first practice of training camp. "A lot of this offense is based on timing and rhythm, and being able to get as many reps as possible is going to [be] important going into this camp and this season."
In Tennessee, McCarthy met up with tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver, along with running backs Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler. He was joined by a larger group in Minnesota that also included receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
"It's always good building a good connection outside of the building whenever you can," Addison said, "and just keep that chemistry going. It was high vibes good spirit, and just having fun."
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Addison said he pleaded no contest to a reduced charge stemming from his 2024 DUI citation to "just really to get it all behind me and just get on with the season." Asked about the possibility of NFL discipline, Addison said: "Everything is out of my control right now, but whatever the league got for me, I'll be prepared for the decision that they make."
Tuesday, July 22
After a busy offseason that pushed their 2025 cash commitment for players to more than $300 million, the Minnesota Vikings enter training camp without much leftover business -- except for one player in particular.
Josh Metellus, who has played 90% of the Vikings' defensive snaps the past two seasons in a hybrid safety role, has a contract that will void after this season. He participated in only a portion of spring drills, and talks have not yet led to a new contract. But Metellus reported Tuesday to training camp and, asked if he anticipated full participation in each training camp practice, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said: "From what we understand."
Adofo-Mensah added: "We have great dialogue with his agent, and we'll continue to have that, and we'll navigate from there."
The Vikings have a starting safety position open following the departure of Cam Bynum via free agency. Metellus could slide into that spot, or longtime backup Theo Jackson could work there with Metellus maintaining his hybrid role.
"I know Josh has been very much looking foward to training camp, getting going," coach Kevin O'Connell said. "He's one of our captains, one of our leaders, and even throughout the spring, was integral in how [defensive coordinator Brian Flores] and the defensive group are looking at 2025."
O'Connell reported the expected but still-welcomed news about two key offensive linemen who spent the offseason recovering from serious injuries. Neither left tackle Christian Darrisaw (torn ACL/MCL in left knee) nor right guard Will Fries (fractured right leg) will open camp on the PUP list. Darrisaw will likely be limited to individual work at the start of camp, while Fries has been completely cleared to practice.