Our Camp Countdown series continues today, with the Vikings just three days away from reporting to Mankato for training camp. To mark the team being just three days out, we’ll take a look at three training camp battles to watch over the course of camp and the preseason.
1. Middle Linebacker
Last year’s starting middle linebacker – Jasper Brinkley – left via free agency, opening a vacancy and presenting an opportunity for someone to be the Vikings new man in the middle. Audie Cole, who played in 34 games over his first three NFL seasons, will have his eye on the prize.