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Stock Up, Stock Down Players from Vikings Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings’ first preseason game is just one week away — a home contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Until then, training camp will continue as the team marches toward the NFL’s August 27th roster trimdown date.

The P/PTSD Perspective: Acquiring an Old Friend, RB Defying Odds, and Immediate Exit

PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff.

The 34 Players Absolutely Guaranteed a Spot on Vikings’ Roster

The Minnesota Vikings will trim the 2024 roster from 91 players to 53 in 24 days. The team has until 3:00 pm CST on August 27th to make final decisions.

Purple Rumor Mill: Stephon Gilmore, Vikings Position Changes, Lewis Cine

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Justin Jefferson being "overly cautious" in trying to protect his hamstring

Justin Jefferson missed seven games last season with a torn right hamstring. The Vikings have been deliberate about his work in training camp this summer.

Undrafted Vikings Defender Had a Splashy Day

The Minnesota Vikings have had a few training camp standouts. Of course, the most publicity will be targeted to rookie passer J.J. McCarthy, who has slowly but surely shown that he isn’t a raw signal-caller who needs a year or two to prepare for live game action.

The Vikings Rookie Is Asked to Provide Stability

Kicker may never be the “sexiest” position on an NFL roster. But when a kicker misses a crucial field goal or an extra point, the pain is just as strong, if not more, than any other misplay in the NFL.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell provides positive updates on injured Minnesota Vikings

Injuries have been a plague on the Minnesota Vikings house over the last month. The cornerback position has been ravaged by injuries and forced the Vikings to bring in multiple bodies in the secondary.

Vikings TE Robert Tonyan out with back injury

The Minnesota Vikings have lost another tight end, for the moment. Robert Tonyan left Thursday's practice on a cart and, according to coach Kevin O'Connell, has a back injury.

Vikings former UDFA Ivan Pace Jr. expected to elevate game this season

When Ivan Pace Jr went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, many were surprised; in his rookie season, Pace Jr became an immediate impact player for the Minnesota Vikings, and big things are ahead for him in year two.

Vikings training camp observations: Sam Darnold thrives and 2022 NFL Draft pick emerges

We are getting closer to the preseason debut of the Minnesota Vikings, which will be Saturday, August 10th at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Las Vegas Raiders. The third padded practice of training camp has concluded and I was there on Friday afternoon to observe all facets of the Vikings roster.

Can Brian Asamoah Take His Starting Job Back?

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the 2024 NFL season, and a once-promising rookie would love to have an expanded role. As Brian Flores looks to continue developing his defense, Brian Asamoah might force his way back in.

Vikings training camp recap, Day 8: J.J. McCarthy takes first-ever reps with starters

At 4:30 p.m. central time on Friday, August 2, Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy took his first-ever reps with the first-team offense. Two of them, to be exact, in an 11-on-11 red zone period.

Another Undrafted Rookie Linebacker is Turning Heads at Vikings Training Camp

In 2023, undrafted rookie inside linebacker Ivan Pace Jr was a pretty immediate stood out at Minnesota Vikings offseason workouts, then eventually at training camp.

T.J. Hockenson 'well ahead' of schedule, not yet ruled out for Week 1

T.J. Hockenson sprinting on the side fields at TCO Performance Center during Vikings training camp has led to speculation that the star tight end's recovery from the torn ACL he suffered last Christmas is ahead of schedule.

Cam Newton offers Vikings’ Justin Jefferson eye-opening advice

Fresh off signing a historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson became one of the wealthiest players in the NFL this offseason.

Madden 25 reveals shocking ratings for Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and Sam Darnold

Madden ratings are one of the more fun things in the offseason. It gives fans a look at how each player is viewed across the league compared to their contemporaries.

How practicing against Christian Darrisaw is helping Dallas Turner grow

Welcome to the NFL, Dallas Turner. Your task: go up against one of the best left tackles in the world every day in your first training camp. Turner, who the Vikings traded up to take with the 17th overall pick in this year's draft, has been thrown into the fire this summer.

3 Vikings players on roster bubble who must shine in preseason

The Minnesota Vikings are at a critical point as they prepare for the 2024 NFL season. The team that won the NFC North two years ago appears to be in a difficult position this year.

3 Takeaways from the First Week of Vikings Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings began training camp on Wednesday, July 24, and have now completed a full week of practice. Like all NFL teams, the Vikings’ camp started with a ramp-up period.

Vikings vet Christian Darrisaw literally swears by Dallas Turner's spin move

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw knows what it's like to come into the NFL with the weight of high expectations on him. A first-round pick himself back in 2021 out of Virginia Tech, Darrisaw had to sharpen his skills the hard way, by facing Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter every day in practice.

Vikings HC gives surprising Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy competition update

Darnold spent the first week of training camp as the Vikings' first-team quarterback.