Daily Norseman
or me, out of the position groups, I think defensive line is going to be the most interesting to watch and to see how it all shakes out. I am always a fan of the big uglies and I think it is key to the success of the defense. I have to trust Flores and it is super exciting and interesting that the team drafted Caleb Banks and Dominique Orange. The depth on the defensive line has shifted to being very young. The two oldest players are Eric Johnson II (27) and Isaiahh Loudermilk (28) and Johnson received $93,750 in guaranteed money, while Isaiahh Loudermilk received $0 in guaranteed money. The defensive line could be very very young when the season starts which will hopefully lead to a very strong and young group for at least a few more years.
The first training camp practice is 30 days away. Rookies report to training camp in 24 days.
Rookie Arrival: First-year players report to the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, on July 26.
Veteran Arrival: Returning players and full-squad activities begin two days later on July 28.
2026 Vikings Training Camp Full Schedule
https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/schedule
DATE : TIME : PRACTICE
Saturday, Aug. 1 : Noon- 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9 : 5 – 11 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens
Thursday, Aug. 20 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens
The Minnesota Vikings 2026 preseason schedule features three matchups
Week 1: Saturday, August 15 at New York Giants (1:00 PM ET)
Week 2: Saturday, August 22 vs. Baltimore Ravens (12:00 PM ET)
Week 3: Friday, August 28 at Denver Broncos (Time TBD)
10 predictions for 2026 NFL season: Division winners, trades
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49218532/2026-nfl-season-predictions-division-winners-awards-playoffs-trades
The Vikings will win the NFC North
Sportsbooks have the Vikings as the clear fourth in the division, and it’s an easy case to make. Not only do the other three teams have clear quarterback stability, but they also have recently produced very strong offenses with said quarterbacks. The Vikings are coming off the J.J. McCarthy year with various Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer intermissions. Brutal stuff. While the free agent signing of Kyler Murray should elevate them back to above-average quarterback play, it’s a bet the other...
