Ravens focus on chemistry during joint practices with Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings in Eagan, Minnesota. Head coach Jesse Minter emphasized the importance of building team chemistry during this time, viewing the practices as opportunities for player evaluation and cultural development. The sessions will feature competitive drills and provide valuable reps for starters who had limited action in the preseason opener. The Ravens, fresh off a 24-7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, aim to enhance their performance before facing the Vikings in a preseason game afterwards.
- •Ravens will hold joint practices with Vikings on Wednesday and Thursday.
- •Minter aims to build team chemistry outside of regular routines.
- •Practices will allow evaluation against a respected Vikings coaching staff.
- •Ravens expect to see varied looks from Minnesota's new quarterback, Kyler Murray.
- •Joint practices follow Ravens' recent 24-7 preseason win over the Eagles.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens and Vikings give each other a valuable test on the first day of joint practice
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens aim to build chemistry during joint practices with Vikings
"The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes. The joint practices preferred across the NFL for regular-season readiness over putting important players at injury risk in exhibition games could hardly be more ideal for these teams and their particular makeups. The Ravens under new coach Jesse Minter are focused on reviving a defense that stumbled in predecessor John Harbaugh's 18th year before his firing.
"Jesse Minter described the upcoming joint sessions with Vikings as both a football evaluation and a culture-building opportunity.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:21 PMRavens and Vikings give each other a valuable test on the first day of joint practice
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes. The joint practices preferred across the NFL for regular-season readiness over putting important players at injury risk in exhibition games could hardly be more ideal for these teams and their particular makeups. The Ravens under new coach Jesse Minter are focused on reviving a defense that stumbled in predecessor John Harbaugh's 18th year before his firing.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:13 PMRavens aim to build chemistry during joint practices with Vikings
Jesse Minter described the upcoming joint sessions with Vikings as both a football evaluation and a culture-building opportunity.
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