Vikings Training Camp Live 2016: Day 1 Practice
Adam Patrick
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After having their first morning walk-thru of training camp this morning, the Minnesota Vikings will take the field for their first, actual practice at 2:45pm CT. The practice is expected to end around 5:15pm CT and then the team will be finished with football activities until tomorrow.
Join us below for the latest news and updates from today’s practice as Minnesota gets closer to Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season.
2:30pm – Vikings players have begun to make their way to the practice field.
A beautiful day down in Mankato for the afternoon practice. A few wide receivers are on the field early getting some extra work in.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
2:45pm – The first Vikings training camp practice of 2016 is officially under way!
Practice is starting with the punt unit working on coverage. OL is working on technique such as hand placement and punch.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
2:50pm – A couple Vikings fan favorites are beginning to hit the practice field.
These two have been through a lot together. @AdrianPeterson and @chadgreenway52 chatting before #Vikings practice. pic.twitter.com/IJzJEwXvZh
— Lindsey Young (@LindseyMNSports) July 29, 2016
Teddy takes field for #Vikings camp #3. Debate: good year makes him how much $$? Can extend after year. Dalton $$? pic.twitter.com/WBSEXz609r
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 29, 2016
2:55pm – Many players getting an early shot at the Vikings punt return job. Can Sherels come out on top once again in 2016?
Sinkfield, Thielen, Sherels, Diggs, and Michel are all taking balls as punt returners.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
3:10pm – New Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano trying to improve an underwhelming Minnesota offensive line from a year ago.
New Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano, working with the unit that has perhaps… https://t.co/k6xLIev9F0 pic.twitter.com/raZJ1XOJDp
— Ben Goessling (@GoesslingESPN) July 29, 2016
Coach Sparano to the O-line, “Don’t be mechanical. Trust your feet and run.” #Vikings
— Eric Oslund (@EDOslund) July 29, 2016
Entertaining watching Sparano coach-up his crew, including a healthy John Sullivan. #vikingspic.twitter.com/ByukaXdfaE
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 29, 2016
3:20pm – Running back Adrian Peterson having his own personal training camp?
Adrian Peterson off on the side of Vikings practice doing individual running drills. Investigative team is on it.
— Derek Wetmore (@DerekWetmore) July 29, 2016
3:25pm – Vikings coaches are already in mid-season form.
Zimmer on opposite end of field to D-line: “What are we on a coffee break?” https://t.co/e37BISPMsC
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) July 29, 2016
3:35pm – Peterson must have just needed a little warm-up before he joined his teammates on the field.
After sprints with Sugarman, Adrian Peterson is back from field #3, grabs his helmet and rejoins RBs on field #1. #Vikings
— Aj PokéMansour (@AjKFAN) July 29, 2016
3:40pm – The Vikings wide receivers making plenty of plays on day one.
Oh man… CJohnson just burned X Rhodes on a double move in 1on1s for a TD.. Two plays later Treadwell beats Price over the top for TD too!
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
Charles Johnson catches fairly long td ball from bridgewater he beats Rhodes
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) July 29, 2016
Thielen with a nice adjustment on a ball. Every year he seems to look a little better as a receiver. Route running, technique, etc.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
3:45pm – And the first interception of training camp goes to Mr. Antone Exum himself. Exum is looking to compete for the Vikings starting strong-safety next to Harrison Smith this season.
Exum gets a gift INT after Wright had a deep completion (perfect pass from teddy) pop out of his hands and into Exum’s basket on sideline
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
3:50pm – The Vikings wide receivers may be making plays, but that probably does not make Zimmer too happy about the play of his defensive backs. Consistently getting beat by receivers in 1-on-1 drills today.
Treadwell gets Xavier to bite deep while he stops short on a curl. Pass caught from Hill.
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
Love everything about Harry’s game but his man coverage skills on quicker shifty WR is where he struggles.. JWright gets him there #1on1s
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
Patterson had Newman beat on a fade but Teddy couldn’t quite connect.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
Mackensie Alexander gets beat inside by Stoudermire. Not happy about it.
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
Rough start for Xavier Rhodes. He allowed three catches on three reps, including a TB-to-CJ deep ball after falling badly for a double move.
— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) July 29, 2016
3:55pm – The 11-on-11 portion of Vikings practice has begun, with similar lineups from their walk-thru this morning.
11-on-11 now. Same defensive lineup as this morning. Sendejo and Greenway both in base.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 29, 2016
Full 11s starting… Teddy off PA deep down field to a WIDE OPEN Diggs who beat Newman/Sendejo.. Pass badly under thrown but still completed
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
4:00pm – Vikings first round draft pick Laquon Treadwell getting an early opportunity to shine on the first day of camp.
Laquon Treadwell now mixing in with the first-team offense. #Vikings
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) July 29, 2016
Laquon Treadwell got his first snap with the first-team offense. Was in a 3-WR set with Diggs and Thielen.
— Ben Goessling (@GoesslingESPN) July 29, 2016
4:05pm – Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson with the potential first noticeable injury in practice.
Patterson HURT!! Patterson HURT!!
Grabbing wrist and screaming pain shouting frustration after outstanding deep grab over Price
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
Cordarrelle Patterson left practice early after making a leaping grab downfield. Walked off w/ trainer.
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) July 29, 2016
4:20pm – Make sure to follow the Minnesota Vikings official Snapchat account for even more, up to the minute training camp updates.
We’re giving you a look at our first #VikingsCamp practice on our @Snapchat.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 29, 2016
4:25pm – Never thought of as the best at his position on the team, but linebacker Audie Cole still seems to frequently make plays on the football field.
Audie Cole got some audience cheers for a one handed leaping INT (thrown by an assistant defensive coach)
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
4:35pm – Vikings ending their first practice of training camp off with more 11-on-11 drills.
Final 11 on 11 scrimmage starting for the day.. Teddy misses Diggs wide on a quick out route Newman w tight coverage anyways
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
Bridgewater continuing to utilize his hard count, just got Floyd to jump #Vikings
— Eric Oslund (@EDOslund) July 29, 2016
Nice Charles Johnson catch through Rhodes DPI on in breaking route. Good throw by Teddy
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
4:40pm – Coaches experimenting early in camp with different players in the defensive backfield.
Harris and Exum switching off between second and third team at safety.
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
11s.. Exum w third team w KEARSE at safety
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
4:55pm – Rookies and backups getting plenty of opportunities to make plays for the Vikings in practice today.
Stave with a great arm. He overthrows it by a few yards deep but it had zip.
— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) July 29, 2016
Now rookie TE David Morgan getting in on the action.. Two completions in a row on underneath stuff from Stave (has a gun)
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) July 29, 2016
5:00pm – Day one of Vikings training camp has come to a close.
#Vikings‘ first practice of training camp is in the books. Peterson did some light work, but didn’t participate in team drills.
— Ben Goessling (@GoesslingESPN) July 29, 2016
Be sure to check back to the site tomorrow for complete coverage of the Vikings second day at training camp!