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Vikings tackle Matt Kalil believes fewer aches will mean improved play

Matt Kalil worked on blocking Everson Griffen during Wednesday’s Vikings training camp practice at Mankato.

MANKATO – Matt Kalil is pain free, for now at least.

Through four days of training camp, the Vikings left tackle has been able to avoid spending too much time after practice receiving treatment on his knees as he did is the past, when he had to hope pain subsided before the next practice.

“It feels nice to feel fine after practice and not so knee-shot,” Kalil said.

It took a few procedures over the past two offseasons for the 26-year-old to reach this point, but it’s a healthy sensation Kalil hasn’t felt since 2013.