Takeaways From Day 1 of Vikings Training Camp
MINNESOTA, USA, JUL 23 – J.J. McCarthy leads the Minnesota Vikings as training camp opens while rookie Gavin Bartholomew starts on the physically unable to perform list due to injury concerns.
- The Minnesota Vikings began their 2025 training camp Wednesday afternoon at the TCO Performance Center in Minnesota.
- The camp got underway with injury setbacks, as first-year tight end Gavin Bartholomew and edge defender Chaz Chambliss were both placed on the active/PUP list while they continue their recoveries.
- Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the unquestioned starter, led early workouts highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison during 7-on-7 drills, drawing significant attention.
- Although Josh Metellus is in the final year of his contract, he chose not to sit out, emphasizing his commitment to supporting the team and fulfilling a leadership role, which he feels is only possible by being on the field.
- The Vikings face a pivotal preseason with injured starters returning and roster spots contested, while preparing for their public debut game on Saturday, August 9th.
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