Over the past two seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have built toward having a beautiful machine on both sides of the ball. Kevin O'Connell assembled a

The Minnesota Vikings want to improve upon their 2024 season, but more than anything they want to see one young player thrive.

Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans will convene for the first training camp practice of the 2025 NFL preseason on Wednesday, July 23, kicking off the start of coach Brian Callahan's second season in charge and Ward's debut as the quarterback of the present and future.

Looming questions surrounding cornerback and J.J. McCarthy held the Vikings back from an even higher ranking.

The Vikings made a massive investment for J.J. McCarthy in linemen Christian Darrisaw and Will Fries, who avoided the PUP list to begin camp.

For one hour per week last fall, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell cleared his calendar. He put aside game-planning, practice prep and film study. He ensured he had no team meetings scheduled, no news conferences and no phone calls that needed to be returned.