EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are back like they never left.
Monday’s edition of Minnesota’s 2025 Training Camp felt more like the dog days of summer thanks to sticky heat that was unforgiving without a safety blanket of shade. But it wasn’t a bad day by any means.
How could it be with football in full swing and the Vikings fresh off a solid win in front of fans? Who cares that it doesn’t count. There were awesome moments in all three phases of Minnesota’s first exhibition, particularly for players competing for roster spots. And they returned to the grindstone, accordingly, with loads to look forward to this week.
Javon Hargrave, whose nickname is “Gravedigger,” rejoined the fold after a stint on the sidelines and resumed where he left off in prior practices, providing uncompromising inside pressure on multiple reps.
Two days removed from his brief but positive showing at U.S. Bank Stadium, quarterback J.J. McCarthy distributed the ball to many different playmakers, including multiple to Jordan Addison.
Justin Jefferson rocked blindingly bright red cleats and was communicating often with teammates and coaches but remained sidelined by a mild hamstring strain. Safety Harrison Smith, fullback C.J. Ham, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez, outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy, center Ryan Kelly and receiver Robert Lewis did not participate, either. Nor did receiver Rondale Moore and center Zeke Correll (both were carted off with significant injuries in Saturday’s tilt).
Minnesota is scheduled to conduct a walk-through Tuesday before welcoming New England to Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for joint practices with the Patriots on Wednesday and Thursday.
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