Day 1 Of Mandatory Mini Camp

If Jefferson isn't the most fun player to root for in the league, he's right up there. Love having him on the team! I'm really excited to see how McCarthy matches Jefferson's energy this year. Kirk was an old pro and Darnold I think was kind of busy just hanging on for dear life last year. I think it's going to be a lot of fun to have a young whippersnapper back there slinging the ball around, and hopefully watching him improve.

Maybe we get a taste of that Moss/Daunte magic this year.

StickierBuns wrote:
Minnesota Vikings @Vikings · 7m The #Vikings have signed TE Giovanni Ricci (@G_Ricci10) and released OLB Matt Harmon.

Loved him in Avatar.

So we signed Harmon after rookie mini camp, then drop him before mandatory mini camp started. That seems odd.

Bunsen82 wrote:
So we signed Harmon after rookie mini camp,  then drop him before mandatory mini camp started.  That seems odd.

Nope.  It's the NFL business. 
No guarantees.
If someone that can improve your squad comes along, the bottom guy on the totem pole gets cut.

Montana Tom wrote:

Nope.  It's the NFL business. 
No guarantees.
If someone that can improve your squad comes along, the bottom guy on the totem pole gets cut.

Ricci was cut April 28th.   He was available when we signed Harmon.

As Vikings Entertainment Network posted, Christian Darrisaw was back on the field today at minicamp for the first time since tearing his ACL and MCL last fall. pic.twitter.com/22yAjvV4Pw

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) June 10, 2025

#Vikings DC Brian Flores on Dallas Turner playing behind Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard:

“In that room I really see it as 3 starters. So you’re (Dallas) with 2 guys who receive all the accolades, and obviously are good players… the best thing you can do, and I think… pic.twitter.com/auN1dO6zAb

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 10, 2025

Christian Darrisaw walking out to practice 7 months after his torn ACL and MCL 👀pic.twitter.com/EkWyTJhajC

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 10, 2025

Minnesota Vikings
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The #Vikings have signed TE Giovanni Ricci (@G_Ricci10) and released OLB Matt Harmon.

Don’t look now, but Christian Darrisaw is BACK on the field 👀 pic.twitter.com/g8d1S2XyYA

— SKOR North - Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) June 10, 2025

My recap of today's Vikings minicamp practice leads with a focus on Dallas Turner, who made an incredible pass breakup 20 yards downfield in coverage. The year two hype train is leaving the station.

On Turner, plus J.J. McCarthy observations and more: https://t.co/QBxUmrKaTW

— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) June 10, 2025

9️⃣ to 3️⃣

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 10, 2025

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The youngest starting quarterback in the NFL for the 2025 season: JJ McCarthy (22 years, 4 months)

Good to be back watching the boys today. Love it out here, and some ⁦@Vikings⁩ who look especially bigger/stronger included TE TJ Hockenson, LB Dallas Turner and CB Dwight McGlothern. #MiniCampCovenant pic.twitter.com/zUGCb8iqYF

— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) June 10, 2025

A bigger Hock? More sand in his ass to block perhaps?

Daily dose of JJ McCarthy slinging the football in Vikings purple! pic.twitter.com/aUAVJmPumj

— 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙚 (@verysadvikings) June 10, 2025

Great to hear some positive evaluation on Zemaiah Vaughn, they could really use some good fortune in finding a legit CB

StickierBuns wrote:
Good to see Darrisaw, but he's got a long way to go. Looks out of shape and moving stiffly. Odds are very, very low he'll be playing in Game 1, but I'm sure they'll dial in his timeframe of exactly when he'll play toward the end of training camp in August. Don't expect the same ol' Darrisaw until 2026.

I agree. Most guys not named Adrian Peterson need 1-2 years to really get back to what they were before the injury. Darrisaw's surgery was early November. It wouldn't surprise me if he misses some time early this season since initial recovery time is typically 9-12 months.

JR44 wrote:
Great to hear some positive evaluation on Zemaiah Vaughn, they could really use some good fortune in finding a legit CB

Flores sure loves 'em skinny. Vaugh: 6-2, 186; Rodgers, 5-10, 170; Blackmon: 5-11, 178; McGlothern: 6-2, 185; Khyrees Jackson: 6-4, 190.

#Vikings WR Tai Felton on his initial thoughts on joining Minnesota:

“It’s awesome, I get to learn from one of the best in the league… I’m blessed to be walking into the situation I’m walking into.”

(Via @StBrownPodcast) pic.twitter.com/TyMbSnFuYz

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 11, 2025

Mr Mankato candidate? Can we even call it that anymore?

Good to see Darrisaw, but he's got a long way to go. Looks out of shape and moving stiffly. Odds are very, very low he'll be playing in Game 1, but I'm sure they'll dial in his timeframe of exactly when he'll play toward the end of training camp in August. Don't expect the same ol' Darrisaw until 2026.

Great to see him on the field, but a bit sobering to actually see where he's at currently.
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JR44 wrote:

Great to hear some positive evaluation on Zemaiah Vaughn, they could really use some good fortune in finding a legit CB

6'3", 190+ lbs. and ran a 4.46. Raw but damn that would be such a welcome surprise. Still very early, but like you say the team could use a little good luck at this position.

StickierBuns wrote:

Has to be WAY more obscure than a 3rd round draft pick.....usually UDFA. Vaughn might be a good candidate. If I remember correctly, its usually some obscure UDFA that gets fans lathered up in TC and then doesn't even make the final roster.

The two that stand out in my mind are Kyries Hebert and Matthew Hatchette.

comet52 wrote:


I agree.  Most guys not named Adrian Peterson need 1-2 years to really get back to what they were before the injury.  Darrisaw's surgery was early November.  It wouldn't surprise me if he misses some time early this season since initial recovery time is typically 9-12 months.

...and Will Fries hasn't practiced and is still recovering. Not trying to be a Debby Downer here, but this O-line is going to be a work in progress until probably mid-October. And the Viking's schedule is relentless. This is why this talk of a Superbowl caliber football team is premature. On paper it looks very good, but when you do a deeper dive, you can see that patience will be needed by the fan base. And oh yeah, a redshirt freshman QB who opens his NFL career on the road against a NFCN rival on MNF. 

I think September is going to be a cold splash of reality to a decent portion of the fanbase. This will be a team on the come hopefully, charging late to the finish line to get a playoff spot. This is no juggernaut early, too many new faces and recovering important pieces.

MaroonBells wrote:

The two that stand out in my mind are Kyries Hebert and Matthew Hatchette.

Don't forget Kyle Sloter and Todd Lowber