The Vikings defense is back together and getting healthy — especially at the line of scrimmage.
On Tuesday, nose tackle Linval Joseph returned to practice after an offseason shoulder injury. Earlier this camp, defensive tackle Shamar Stephen returned to the Vikings this year after a one-year stint with the Seahawks.
That means almost every piece of the Vikings starting defense is healthy as the Sept. 8 season opener against the Falcons draws closer.
“We’re excited, getting those guys back and getting them to work,” defensive coordinator George Edwards said. “Just look for them to keep getting better throughout the rest of our time here in the preseason.