Vikings focus on run game improvement as training camp begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
As the Minnesota Vikings enter training camp in 2026, there is a renewed emphasis on improving the run game. Head coach Kevin O'Connell aims to enhance the offense, having hired offensive line coach Frank Smith and promoted Keith Carter to improve scheme execution. The Vikings previously struggled to establish a strong running attack, finishing tied for the NFL's fewest rushes of at least 20 yards last season. ESPN's Kevin Seifert highlights that significant progress in the run game is necessary for the team's offensive success moving forward.
- •Minnesota Vikings aim to improve their run game in 2026.
- •Head coach Kevin O'Connell emphasizes the need for a stronger running attack.
- •Frank Smith hired as assistant head coach to assist with the offensive line.
- •Vikings tied for NFL's fewest rushes of at least 20 yards last season.
- •ESPN's Kevin Seifert calls for substantial progress in the run game.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN has their eyes on the Vikings' run game in 2026
"The Vikings need their run game if the offense is going to find success in 2026.
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