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Top Vikings News
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Vikings' Nate Hairston: Clears physical examination
Hairston was removed from the Vikings' active/non-football injury list Monday.
Hairston made a relatively quick return from the active/NFI list after he was considered day-to-day while dealing with a banged-up lower ankle during last week's practices. The 2017 fifth-round pick landed with the fourth team of his NFL career when he signed a one-year contract with Minnesota in March, and he likely will need to carve out a role on special teams in order to make the squad's final 53-man roster.
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Vikings' Johnny Mundt: Moves past knee issue
As training camp opened, Mundt saw work as the second tight end when the Vikings opted to go with two in practice, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.
Mundt is thus past the knee issue that limited him in OTAs, and the former Ram will now look to secure a depth role in a Minnesota tight end corps that is led by Irv Smith and also includes Ben Ellefson, Zach Davidson and Nick Muse. In six games with Los Angeles last season, Mundt caught his only target for nine yards. In his new locale, the 27-year-old figures to continue to make most of his impact as a blocker.
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Vikings' Andrew Booth: Full-go in training camp
Booth impressed during his training camp debut Wednesday after missing the spring offseason program while recovering from a sports hernia surgery, Jordy McElroy of USA Today reports.
Booth made a sliding interception of quarterback Kirk Cousins while covering wideout Justin Jefferson during 11-on-11 drills Wednesday. Still, the rookie primarily worked with the Vikings' second-team defense and is set to compete with third-year cornerback Cameron Dantzler for first-team reps during training camp.
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Vikings' Johnny Mundt: Back in action
Mundt is participating in training camp after working on the side during mandatory minicamp in June, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.
Mundt -- who is moving past a knee issue -- worked as the Vikings' second tight end behind starter Irv Smith when the team deployed two tight-end sets during Wednesday's 11-on-11 drills. The 27-year-old was signed by the Vikings in March after he mostly served in a blocking role with the Rams over the previous five seasons. Therefore, Mundt's fantasy relevance likely will be minimal despite his projected status as the team's first option behind Smith in training camp.
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Vikings' K.J. Osborn: Good to go for training camp
Osborn, who missed time during spring practices with an undisclosed injury, is back in action for training camp, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Osborn, who recorded a 50-655-7 stat line on 82 targets over 17 contests last season, has noted that his goal is to be a "complete" target for quarterback Kirk Cousins in a Vikings offense that could move receivers around more this season. As things stand, Osborn gives the team a legit third option at the wide receiver position behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.
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Vikings' Nate Hairston: Dealing with ankle injury
Hairston is day-to-day with an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell provided clarity to Hairston's status Thursday, explaining that the cornerback is day-to-day with a banged up lower ankle. Hairston is on the active/non-football injury list, but Thursday's news makes it seem like he'll be back at practice soon.
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Vikings' Jordan Hicks: Not practicing with illness
Hicks will not practice Thursday while dealing with a non-COVID illness, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Hicks will now miss his second straight practice of training camp, though the move is primarily precautionary according to Tomasson. The 30-year-old veteran collected 116 tackles and four sacks while playing with the Cardinals last season, and he figures to step into a starting role alongside Eric Kendricks with Minnesota. Hicks' absence to start training camp should provide additional reps for inside linebackers Blake Lynch and rookie Brian Asamoah.
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Vikings' Nate Hairston: Starts camp on NFI list
Hairston (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.
Hairston will be sidelined as the Vikings begin training camp. Once healthy, the 28-year-old cornerback will compete for a depth spot in Minnesota's secondary.
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Vikings' Irv Smith: No limitations for camp
Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Smith will be a full participant in training camp after missing last season with a torn meniscus, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Smith took live reps at June minicamp and now gets a second shot at a breakout in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. With Tyler Conklin leaving for New York in the offseason, Smith doesn't have much competition for snaps at tight end. The 2019 second-round pick was one of the league's better No. 2 TEs in 2019 and 2020 behind Kyle Rudolph, and he now has a shot at a three-down role in his age-24 season.
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Vikings' Ihmir Smith-Marsette: Healthy for camp
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Smith-Marsette (leg) is "looking great" and should be a full-go for the start of training camp, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
The 2021 fifth-round pick missed some practice time this spring with a lower-leg injury that seems to have been minor. He saw only six targets as a rookie while K.J. Osborn emerged as the No. 3 receiver, but Smith-Marsette did flash some promise at the end of the season with three catches for 103 yards and a TD in Week 18. He'll compete for the Vikings' No. 4 spot at wide receiver, challenged by Bisi Johnson, Albert Wilson, Dan Chisena and sixth-round rookie Jalen Nailor.
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Vikings' Ryan Connelly: Placed on PUP list
Connelly (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Connelly is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season, but his placement on the active version of this list means he can practice or play in the preseason at any time. Once healthy, the linebacker is expected to be mostly a special-teams contributor this year.
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Vikings' Blake Proehl: On PUP list
Proehl (knee) was placed on Minnesota's active/PUP list Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Proehl suffered a torn ACL during last year's training camp, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he still needs some time to recover before returning to practice. The 23-year-old sophomore will face an uphill battle for a spot on the Vikings' 53-man roster if/when he returns to the field.
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Vikings' Shaun Beyer: Signs with Vikings
Beyer was signed by the Vikings on Monday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
After he was waived by the Broncos in May, Beyer has found a new home in Minnesota. The 25-year-old spent the entirety of his 2021 rookie campaign on the Broncos' practice squad, so he's still waiting to crack an active roster.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
113.5 (17th) |
261.8 (10th) |
362.8 (12th) |
| Def. |
130.7 (26th) |
275.2 (29th) |
383.6 (30th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| J. Hicks MLB Jordan Hicks MLB | Illness |
| E. Griffen DE Everson Griffen DE | Personal |
| R. Connelly ILB Ryan Connelly ILB | Knee |
| B. Proehl WR Blake Proehl WR | Knee - ACL |
| K. Willekes DE Kenny Willekes DE | Undisclosed |
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