The Vikings' once-vaunted defense looked restocked from front to back during Wednesday's practice — the first organized team activity this week open to reporters. Except for a glaring absence at defensive end.
Danielle Hunter has been the most prominent no-show as the Vikings began OTAs on Monday, when league rules allowed them to begin 11-on-11 practices. The All-Pro edge rusher has missed all three sessions, according to a league source, with no indication of when he'll report to TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Coach Mike Zimmer has otherwise had strong attendance for the voluntary workouts, with the only weeklong absences being Hunter and cornerback Jeff Gladney, who faces a felony assault charge in Texas.