Minnesota didn't get the memo on Monday. As the Vikings trotted onto the grass at TCO Performance Center, they ushered in their first padded practice of 2025 training camp in a sweltering current of 90-degree sun.

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McCarthy missed all of his rookie season last year due to a knee injury. He missed valuable time, but the Vikings are still very confident in his ability. However, the questions remain about his ability to take over the starting job.

This season the Minnesota Vikings will have another new quarterback under center. Sam Darnold can thank Kevin O’Connell for the payday he received from the Seattle Seahawks. Kirk Cousins will be the league’s most expensive backup in Atlanta.