Here are more takeaways from Day 17 of training camp: There wasn’t much to write home about when analyzing McCarthy’s progress as most of the practice was conducted at a walkthrough pace. He went through his progressions mostly at half speed with head coach Kevin O’Connell looking on.

I asked in the last open thread how many rosters spots were open and it produced a nice debate about the bottom of the roster. Now, I am wondering who is the leader in the clubhouse for Mr Eagan which used to me Mr Mankato.

Justin Jefferson is the most influential player on the Minnesota Vikings roster, regardless of which side of the ball you look at. He went down with a leg issue early on in training camp, and as a result, he has played no games this preseason and isn't likely to play against the Tennessee Titans this weekend.

Unsurprisingly, the Vikings are one of five teams that ESPN's Bill Barnwell predicts will decline this year. He notes that they were 8-1 in one-score games last season and have both a tougher schedule and a less certain QB situation this year,

The Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings will face off in the preseason finale, and here are seven bubble players who must impress this week.

Daniel Jones will start for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. If all goes well, it will benefit his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, in a big way.

Former NFL Coach Jon Gruden has a laugh while attending an NFL training camp session ten at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. / Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Jason Logan's Minnesota Vikings preview for 2025, where the division title is just out of reach despite Justin Jefferson balling out.

The Vikings defense under Brian Flores is the only one of its kind in the NFL, and Metellus is its embodiment.

The Minnesota Vikings had depth along the offensive line last year, which was utilized several times due to injuries. As a result, some players were able to find new homes with new pay, but others were forced out when new faces came in.