Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices in training camp

The Vikings will welcome the New England Patriots for joint practices during training camp at TCO Performance Center in August. The two teams — and their young quarterbacks — are scheduled to play a preseason game at noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, at U.S. Bank Stadium. A full schedule for Vikings training camp, including ticket… Continue reading Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices in training camp

Harrison Phillips goes back to his roots with unique offseason training

The offseason has just begun for 30 teams. Some players take time off from workouts, while others are getting creative in their training. Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips returned to his roots, joining Minnesota Gophers star wrestler Gable Steveson for practice last week. Phillips was a three-time Class A state wrestling champion at Millard… Continue reading Harrison Phillips goes back to his roots with unique offseason training

J.J. McCarthy returns to on-field training: What it means for Vikings’ QB room

In the wake of the stunning end to the Minnesota Vikings’ season in Monday’s wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, they delivered some promising news on Thursday: J.J. McCarthy is back to on-field training. “I’m very excited about where J.J. is at,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in an end-of-season press conference. “He’s… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy returns to on-field training: What it means for Vikings’ QB room