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Football is almost back!
15 days until training camp!
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp will begin with rookies and quarterbacks reporting on July 20th, followed by the rest of the team on July 22nd. The first open practice to the public will be on Saturday, July 26th. Practices will be held at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota.
Key Dates:
July 20: Rookies and quarterbacks report.
July 22: Veteran players report.
July 26: First public practice, part of “Back Together Weekend”.
July 28 - August 6: Multiple open practices scheduled.
August 9: First Preseason Game vs Texans
August 11 & 13: Additional open practices, with August 13th being a joint practice with the Patriots.
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp Schedule
Minnesota Vikings News and Links
2014 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data
8. Minnesota Vikings: WR Odell Beckham Jr., LSU (Round 1, Pick 12)
Original Pick: CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
Few players have gotten off to a more electric start in the NFL than Odell Beckham Jr. Lauded for his blazing speed and incredible hands, Beckham became an instant star with the New York Giants. Across his first five seasons, he earned a 92.6 PFF receiving grade that ranked fifth among all wide receivers.
Injuries shortened what could have been a Hall of Fame-worthy career, but Beckham did contribute to the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning outfit in 2021. He’ll forever be remembered for his highlight-reel plays in New York.
Note: They did not have the trade up pick at #32
Vikings Already Predicted to Cut Player They Just Signed
Ryan Heckman of The Vikings Age has a new piece out on Friday, July 4, about one brand new Vikings player who could split with the team before the season even starts.
That player is Giovanni Ricci. In the feature, he notes that Minnesota “signed tight end Giovanni Ricci after minicamp. He was brought in near the end of June to offer added competition at the position, but the room is already fairly crowded, and, for that reason, he could have a long road ahead in making the roster.”
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Reacts to Major Aaron Jones Announcement
On Tuesday, July 1, the NFL unveiled two of its Top 100 Players of 2025, and Aaron Jones made the cut at No. 98. Voted in by his fellow players, the veteran running back earned his fourth career appearance on the prestigious list. He was ranked No. 33 in 2020, No. 30 in 2021, and No. 64 in 2023 while with the Packers.
“Seeing him on the opposite, you know, side of the ball in Green Bay and seeing how athletic he is and seeing how difficult he is to go down. It definitely feels a lot better seeing him in purple and gold than the green and gold,” Jefferson said.
The star wide receiver also revealed the one trait that makes Jones a delight to have on the team.
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