The Vikings are getting closer to playing football. Training camp ramps up next week with the start of full practices, which can begin Wednesday. Until then, we’ll preview the key points at each position every day. Practices in full pads start Aug. 17.
Linebackers
SLB Anthony Barr, MLB Eric Kendricks, WLB Eric Wilson, WLB Ben Gedeon, Troy Dye, Jordan Fehr, DeMarquis Gates, Blake Lynch, Quentin Poling. Injured Reserve: Cameron Smith
Offseason moves
In: Dye (fourth-round pick), Fehr (undrafted), Gates (street free agent/XFL contract terminated), Lynch (undrafted)
Out: Kentrell Brothers (free agent)
Outlook
Kendricks, the best middle linebacker in football last season, and Barr, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, head into their sixth NFL season as the duo of trusted three-down backers in Mike Zimmer's defense.