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Sam Darnold
Opening camp at top of depth chart
Darnold will handle the majority of first-team reps with the Vikings offense when training camp begins, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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T.J. Hockenson
Able to run and cut
Hockenson said Monday on the Bussin With the Boys podcast that he has progressed to running and changing direction as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered late last season.
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J.J. McCarthy
Inks rookie deal Friday
McCarthy, who the Vikings selected with the 10th overall pick out of Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft, signed his rookie deal Friday, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Trent Sherfield
Could challenge for No. 3 role
Sherfield, who signed with the Vikings this offseason, could challenge for the team's open No. 3 receiver role this summer, Kevin Patra of NFL.com suggests.
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Robert Tonyan
Chance at top role early
Tonyan could be the Vikings' top pass-catching option at tight end to open the regular season if T.J. Hockenson opens the 2024 campaign on the PUP list due to last season's knee injury, Kevin Patra of NFL.com suggests.
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N'Keal Harry
Shot at expanded role early
Kevin Patra of NFL.com notes Harry, who's transitioning to tight end this offseason, has a chance at carving out an expanded role in the season if T.J. Hockenson remains in recovery from last year's knee injury.
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Jordan Addison
Arrested in Los Angeles
Addison was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence Friday near Los Angeles International Airport, Christian Gonzales of NFL.com reports.
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Christian Darrisaw
Extension seems likely
Darrisaw and the Vikings seem likely to agree to a contract extension, but it may not happen until next offseason, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Second-rounder in ESPN fantasy mock
Jefferson wasn't selected until the second round of Friday's eight-team PPR fantasy football mock draft among analysts from ESPN.com, going ninth overall.
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J.J. McCarthy
Lauded by veteran linebacker
Blake Cashman, who joined the Vikings this offseason, has been impressed by what he's seen from McCarthy during his brief time with him, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.
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Jordan Addison
Poised for big second year
Addison is poised for a strong second NFL season and was one of Minnesota's top performers throughout OTAs and minicamp, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Per Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, "Addison had as good of an offseason program as really you can ask for."
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Sam Darnold
Chance to start all season
Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes Darnold will spend a significant portion or even the entirety of the 2024 season as Minnesota's starting quarterback.
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J.J. McCarthy
Could spend 2024 on bench
Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes McCarthy may not start until the second half of the 2024 season and could even spend the entire year on the bench behind Sam Darnold.
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Dallas Turner
Playmaking force as rookie?
Turner, who the Vikings selected out of Alabama with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has a chance to make a notable impact in his rookie season, Chad Reuter of NFL.com suggests.
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Jonathan Greenard
First Pro Bowl on horizon?
After a career year with the Texans in 2023, Greenard is in a good position to earn his first Pro Bowl nomination this season, Conor Orr of SI.com believes.
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Jalen Nailor
Competing for WR3 role
While there isn't a clear-cut third wide receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, head coach Kevin O'Connell mentioned Nailor's name before any others as a candidate earlier in June, per ESPN.
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John Parker Romo
Big leg, but lacking consistency
Romo is running behind Will Reichard in Minnesota's kicker competition, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Will Reichard
Leading kicking competition
Reichard was Minnesota's most consistent kicker throughout OTAs and minicamp, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Akayleb Evans
Likely to play less in 2024
Alec Lewis of The Athletic expects Evans to have a smaller role in 2024.
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Mekhi Blackmon
Pushing for starting role
Blackmon worked with the starters throughout OTAs and minicamp, and has looked like the team's third-best cornerback behind Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Jordan Addison
Took advantage of top reps
Addison looked like a bona fide No. 1 wide receiver during the Vikings' offseason program, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Will open training camp as No. 2
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that McCarthy will open training camp behind Sam Darnold in the Vikings' quarterback competition, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Sam Darnold
Opening training camp as No. 1
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Darnold will continue operating as the Vikings' top quarterback at the start of training camp, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Robert Tonyan
Strong start to Minnesota tenure
Tonyan has quickly been building chemistry with Minnesota's quarterbacks in minicamp practices, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Aaron Jones
Could cede snaps to Chandler
Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Jones may wind up in a timeshare with Ty Chandler, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. "I see us as having a one-two punch at running back," Phillips said. "I don't know if that's what's happening on the offensive side, but I know that we have two true No. 1 running backs. I'd buy stock in Ty Chandler if I could."
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