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Dalvin Cook - Exits with hand injury Cook left Tuesday's practice with what appeared to be a hand injury, returned for one snap and then sat out the rest of practice, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The injury appears minor but it's worth monitoring during training camp. Cook's usage in training camp is also worth watching, as he could be used more as a receiver and less as a workhorse rusher in new head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. Either way, Cook still will be a focal point, perhaps trading some carries for targets and likely experiencing positive TD regression after scoring only six with 1,383 yards from scrimmage last year.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Mattison - Hurts finger Mattison appeared to injure a finger during Tuesday's practice and left early, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The injury appears minor, but it's worth monitoring during training camp. Mattison will reprise his role as the backup to starter Dalvin Cook. He's one of the better backups in the league as in four games as the primary running back last season with Cook sidelined, Mattison totaled 356 rushing yards, 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns. However, he had just 135 yards rushing in the 12 games where he served as the backup. It's possible new head coach Kevin O'Connell could look to give Cook more rest this year, but even then we wouldn't expect a significant increase in Mattison's touches when serving as the backup.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Tuesday at Vikings training camp The Vikings continued with training camp at TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Tuesday.
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Graziano on If O'Connell Can Unlock Something More In Cousins, Expectations For Vikings Defense In 2022 ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano talked with vikings.com's Gabe Henderson on Tuesday at Vikings Training Camp.
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Training Camp Highlights | August 2 Watch full highlights from Tuesday's training camp practice at the TCO Performance Center.
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Tomlinson on How His Acclimating To Team's New-Look Defense, Major Impact His Mom Made On Him Growing Up and More Vikings DT Dalvin Tomlinson joined KFAN's Dan Barreiro at Vikings Training Camp on Tuesday.
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O'Hara: Anything Less Than Making The Playoffs Would Be A Disappointment For Vikings In 2022 NFL Network's Shaun O'Hara talked with vikings.com's Gabe Henderson on Tuesday at Vikings Training Camp.
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Cousins: In The NFL, The QB Position Is Built On Winning ... We Have To Win Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach.
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Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. has thumb surgery, aims for opener

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will miss the remainder of the preseason after having surgery on his injured thumb
5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirk Cousins talks about energy Kevin O'Connell brings as Vikings' new HC Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach.
5 DAYS AGO • NFL.COM
Vikings Training Camp Recap, Day 6: Rookies Get Opportunities, Dalvin Cook Sidelined With several veterans getting the day off, the Vikings’ top three draft picks worked with the starters.
5 DAYS AGO • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
2022 Training Camp Practice: August 2 View photos of players during 2022 Vikings Training Camp practice on August 2 at the TCO Performance Center.
5 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
3 Observations: Rookies Fill in at 3 Spots for Vets Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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Irv Smith Jr. - Week 1 return plausible The Vikings are hopeful that Smith -- who underwent thumb surgery Tuesday -- will be ready in time to play in Week 1, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports. "We still feel very strongly a...
Impact Smith, who missed the entire 2021 season after having surgery to repair a meniscus issue in his right knee, had opened training camp in line to participate fully, but now the 2019 second-rounder seems destined to miss most or all of camp and the preseason. In his absence, Ben Ellefson, Johnny Mundt, Zach Davidson, Nick Muse and Shaun Beyer are available to handle Minnesota's tight end reps.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
The MMQB's Albert Breer: Cousins allows you to get competitive faster, build at other positions vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Sports Illustrated / TheMMQB's Albert Breer at Vikings Training Camp on Tuesday.
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NFL Network's Stacey Dales: Dalvin Cook is a yards-from-scrimmage monster vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with NFL Network's Stacy Dales at Vikings Training Camp on Tuesday.
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Dales: Irv Smith Jr. Undergoes Thumb Surgery NFL Network's Stacey Dales reports that Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. is undergoing thumb surgery after sustaining an injury dur...
6 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Za'Darius Smith: We're bringing 'Purple People Eaters' back to Vikings Minnesota Vikings linebackers Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter join "Inside Training Camp Live."
6 DAYS AGO • NFL.COM
K.J. Osborn Outrunning 'Slow' Moniker & Boosting His Blocking Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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O'Connell: Irv Smith, Jr., Undergoes Thumb Surgery Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. Has Thumb Surgery, Expected to Be Ready for Opener This is another tough blow for Smith, who missed all of last season with a meniscus injury.
6 DAYS AGO • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
O'Connell Provides Injury Updates on Smith Jr. and Other Players Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.
6 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Osborn: The Biggest Difference From Last Year To This Year For Me Is Confidence WR K.J. Osborn addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.
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Phillips Discusses Team's Tight End Depth Behind Smith Jr., Osborn's Play In Camp So Far and More Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.
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Kene Nwangwu - Day-to-day with leg injury Nwangwu is considered day-to-day with a soft-tissue injury in his leg, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Nwangwu didn't practice Tuesday but is expected back in the not-too-distant future. His value on special teams should ensure the 2021 fourth-round pick of a roster spot, but earning work on offense will be a challenge in a backfield that also has Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and rookie fifth-round pick Ty Chandler. Nwangwu's absence from practice should leave more reps for Chandler, in particular.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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