The Vikings are getting closer to playing football. Training camp ramps up this week with the start of an eight-day strength and conditioning program that features some on-field work (rookies started earlier). We’ll preview the key points at each position until practices are scheduled to begin Aug. 12; full pads on Aug. 17.
Offensive line LT Riley Reiff, LG Pat Elflein, C Garrett Bradbury, RT Brian O’Neill, RG Dakota Dozier; T-G Ezra Cleveland; T-G Aviante Collins; T Rashod Hill; T Oli Udoh; G Dru Samia; G Kyle Hinton, G Tyler Higby; C Brett Jones; C Jake Lacina Offseason moves In: Cleveland (second-round draft pick), Brandel (sixth-round draft pick); Hinton (seventh-round draft pick) Out: RG Josh Kline (released) Outlook Considerable strides were made in Year 1 of line coach Rick Dennison's zone-based scheme.