The Minnesota Vikings have had three practices closed to fans, but on Saturday, the fans were back and the excitement is palpable.
Throughout the course of training camp, they will be hosting 14 practices open to the public, including practices against the Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals.
The best part about the open practices is the influx of information is excellent. Here are highlights from those in attendance at training camp practice on Saturday afternoon at TCO Performance Center.
Addison is catching punts again
Jordan Addison was caught on day two of practice catching punts and that has continued on day four of practice. With Jalen Reagor having struggled mightily with four muffs last season, the job could be Addison’s to lose.
#Vikings rookie Jordan Addison working on punt returns 👀 pic.twitter.com/8GxrYePiVW
— SKOR North (@SKORNorth) July 29, 2023
Rookies lead a SKOL chant to start practice
Having the rookies do certain tasks like carry pads or sing in front of everybody during a meeting is normal. Two Vikings rookies in Alan Ali and Jacky Chen were tasked with starting a SKOL chant in the crowd and they succeeded.
Rookie duties include but are not limited to
– Lead a Skol Chant pic.twitter.com/11hq4Aqnz7
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 29, 2023
Jaren Hall continues to impress
After receiving praise from multiple beat writers for his performance in camp, Jaren Hall continued to impress on Saturday.
Rookie QB Jaren Hall with a beautiful back shoulder throw to WR Jalen Reagor.
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) July 29, 2023
It wasn’t all perfect, as he threw an interception to Mekhi Blackmon shortly after on a slight overthrow.
Mekhi Blackmon picks off Jaren Hall on 7-on-7’s pic.twitter.com/vRGSy1nXro
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) July 29, 2023
What can't Justin Jefferson do?
Need we say more?
I can’t shoot video anymore so here’s an illustration of an estimated 80-yard touchdown pass from Kirk to Jefferson with Evans on the ground. pic.twitter.com/dYWdcCPTmm
— Judd Zulgad (@jzulgad) July 29, 2023
Justin Jefferson with the catch and the griddy #Skol pic.twitter.com/LROn87EfgL
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) July 29, 2023
Kirk Cousins lights it up
QB Kirk Cousins throws a DIME to rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/4swc1fwGmH
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) July 29, 2023
Vederian Lowe walks off with a trainer
#Vikings T Vederian Lowe is walking off with a trainer.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) July 29, 2023
Jalen Reagor impresses
Jalen Reagor has made a bunch of really impressive catches today. Just snagged one over the middle on a dart from Nick Mullens.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) July 29, 2023
Lewis Cine shows his click and close ability
Whew that’s a heck of a ply by Cine pic.twitter.com/UmO1qPveOC
— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) July 29, 2023
Kirk Cousins to Justin Jefferson continues to thrive
QB Kirk Cousins connects deep downfield with WR Justin Jefferson for a 55+ yard touchdown! pic.twitter.com/ujgVLGWSGj
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) July 29, 2023
