Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus returned to practice after missing two days with an ankle injury last week.

Although the endless hype and discussion around J.J. McCarthy is understandable, we shouldn't be overlooking the Vikings' other 2024 first-round pick. Dallas Turner, last year's No. 17 overall selection, showed up to Minnesota's offseason program earlier this year in phenomenal shape and really turned heads with his play during minicamp.

The Vikings had their first public practice of training camp on Saturday. KSTP Sports talked to Javon Hargrave, Dallas Turner and Byron Murphy Jr. after practice.

Kevin O’Connell began devising his schedule for training camp months ago. He spent long hours meticulously crafting a daily plan for Minnesota Vikings players, coaches and support staff to follow practically down to the minute.

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will not begin training camp on a restricted list, signaling his rapid recovery from torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments and a positive omen as Minnesota introduces another new starting quarterback.

Prior to the first training camp practice in full pads, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores met with reporters. KSTP Sports was there.Flores touched on how he evaluates his cornerbacks during camp,

As Vikings training camp began, Addison discussed summer sessions with J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson and the end of a DUI case in Los Angeles that could lead to an NFL suspension.