Bleachers were packed to the brim as fans filed in to see the Vikings take the field for an afternoon padded practice one last time. Weather wise, the penultimate training camp practice ended on a high note, though head coach Mike Zimmer might’ve warmed the 79-degree air near his players with crossed arms and a furrowed brow.
Missing a trio
For the first time in camp, the Vikings were without three defensive starters. Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, linebacker Eric Kendricks and cornerback Terence Newman were limited to spectators with injuries. Kendricks, who was injured in Saturday night’s scrimmage, and Newman were healthy enough to take part in the morning walkthrough, but did not suit up in pads.