The Vikings fans who filled the bleachers for the first open practice of training camp on Saturday didn't see Danielle Hunter, as the edge rusher stayed off the field while his future with the team remained in question.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said he continues to have daily conversations with Hunter, who is seeking a new contract and skipped the team's mandatory minicamp last month. The three-time Pro Bowl selection reported to training camp on time this week, but he has not practiced as the Vikings discuss either reworking Hunter's contract or trading him.
"My hope is we can work toward him being on the practice field with us sooner rather than later," O'Connell said.