Here are more takeaways from Day 16 of training camp: After his best performance of camp last week against the New England Patriots, McCarthy experienced some growing pains in his first time going back against his teammates in practice.

While it’s been presumed that veteran Sam Howell, a 17-game starter in Washington two years ago, will be the primary backup, coach Kevin O’Connell on Monday said the competition remains unresolved.

The Vikings are hoping Jackson can follow in the footsteps of Cam Bynum and Josh Metellus and become their next do-it-all safety.

One 2024 Minnesota Vikings starter who has yet to find a new team is offensive lineman, Dalton Risner. But that could change

The Vikings are signing running back Xazavian Valladay, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Valladay became a free agent in June when the Saints cut him. He had stints on the practice squad of the Jets and Saints last season. Valladay was with the Steelers in 2023.

The Minnesota Vikings are ranked favorably in ESPN's latest Power Rankings, even if their draft process could be reevaluated after the season.

Kevin O'Connell provided injury updates on Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor, and Josh Metellus. Most of it was good news, but one leaves the Minnesota Vikings in a tough spot.