Vikings hold first public training camp practice with quarterback updates
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings conducted their first open training camp practice on August 1 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN, in front of a sold-out crowd. Key developments included updates on the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The practice features various drills and evaluations as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Vikings' first public training camp practice took place on August 1.
- •Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are competing for the starting quarterback position.
- •The event was attended by a sold-out crowd at TCO Performance Center.
- •Various drills and evaluations were conducted during the practice.
- •The team is preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Insider Shares Major QB Battle Update Before Preseason
- 9:20 PMAtozsports.com — Vikings Day 5 Training Camp Recap: First day of pads showcases the differences between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy - A to Z Sports
- 2:00 PMSports Illustrated — 5 Key Takeaways from Vikings' 8/1 Training Camp Practice - Sports Illustrated
"Training camp continues for the Minnesota Vikings, with Aug. 3 marking the first time the team practiced with pads on. Moreover, the focus remains on the Vikings‘ QB competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. With the Vikings’ first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 14, each practice is under the microscope. While […] The post Vikings Insider Shares Major QB Battle Update Before Preseason appeared first on HEAVY.
"Here's everything that happened at the Minnesota Vikings' first open training camp practice on Saturday, including an update on the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
"After a four-day acclimation period, the Minnesota Vikings put the pads on Monday afternoon, and it made for an interesting practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:44 AMVikings Insider Shares Major QB Battle Update Before Preseason
Training camp continues for the Minnesota Vikings, with Aug. 3 marking the first time the team practiced with pads on. Moreover, the focus remains on the Vikings‘ QB competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. With the Vikings’ first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 14, each practice is under the microscope. While […] The post Vikings Insider Shares Major QB Battle Update Before Preseason appeared first on HEAVY.
- Atozsports.comAug 3, 2026, 9:20 PMVikings Day 5 Training Camp Recap: First day of pads showcases the differences between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy - A to Z Sports
After a four-day acclimation period, the Minnesota Vikings put the pads on Monday afternoon, and it made for an interesting practice.
- Sports IllustratedAug 2, 2026, 2:00 PM5 Key Takeaways from Vikings' 8/1 Training Camp Practice - Sports Illustrated
Here's everything that happened at the Minnesota Vikings' first open training camp practice on Saturday, including an update on the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
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