EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) — Vikings players and fans are experiencing the team’s first training camp at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
For more than 50 years, the Vikings’ training camp was held in Mankato.
Coach Mike Zimmer held an emotional news conference Wednesday morning, following the unexpected death earlier this week of offensive line coach Tony Sparano.
The 56-year-old, who joined the Vikings in 2016, died Sunday of heart disease. Before coming to Minnesota, he coached with Zimmer for several years, and the two had a close relationship.
“Tony was a very good friend of mine, excellent football coach and mentor for me,” Zimmer said.