Caleb Banks adds exotic pets as Vikings rookie prepares for NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks is spending part of his rookie deal on unique pets, adding another spider and three snakes to his collection. Previously, Banks owned two pythons, a chameleon, and a cane corso dog, which he describes as the tamest of his pets. On the field, Banks has shown promise and has recovered from a broken foot suffered in January, preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Caleb Banks is a first-round pick for the Minnesota Vikings.
- •He has a growing collection of exotic pets.
- •Banks is recovering from a broken foot sustained in January.
- •He has shown explosive potential during offseason workouts.
- •The Vikings are preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings top pick is spending some of his rookie deal on unique pets
"Caleb Banks loves animals, some are just more unique than others as he adds pets to his family.
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