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Vikings rookies face unique challenge with virtual minicamp

The Vikings' historically large 15-man draft class, and the 12 undrafted free agents the team signed, face a rare challenges — who to participate in an important rookie minicamp remotely.

Online coaching begins in earnest from May 8-10 when the Vikings staff will work with newcomers in a brand-new way.

While first-round receiver Justin Jefferson and cornerback Jeff Gladney may be equipped to immediately contribute, that may not be the case for many of the 27 players added to help reload last year's playoff roster. Every NFL team is losing practice time as facilities are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and rosters with more rookies could be affected the most.