Vikings prepare for training camp with rookie arrivals and positional battles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings kick off their training camp with rookies reporting on July 26 and veterans on July 28. Focus areas include the quarterback competition and the defensive line, which has several new faces. Star safety Harrison Smith's potential absence raises questions about young safety development and leadership. The Vikings' preseason features three games, starting with a matchup against the New York Giants on August 15.
- •Rookies report to training camp on July 26.
- •Veteran players begin workouts on July 28.
- •Key position battles include quarterback and defensive line.
- •Preseason game schedule starts with Giants on August 15.
- •Harrison Smith's decision impacts safety positional dynamics.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Will You Be Watching For In Training Camp?
"It has been a long wait but the rookies report in 3 days! Obviously, the QB “competition” is going to get a lot of attention but I am interested in seeing how the defensive line performs. There are a lot of new faces and lots of youts. The other group I will watch closer is […]
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