EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. —
But it also has special meaning for those entering their first season in Minnesota. Of the 90 players on the Vikings roster, 27 donned purple and white practice jerseys for their first time Tuesday.
A few of the newcomers said they were immediately welcomed during the offseason at Winter Park, a feeling that carried over into OTAs.
“It’s a great locker room and great guys,” said right tackle Andre Smith, who signed as a free agent from Cincinnati. “The leaders on this team are really good … there’s a lot of camaraderie here, and for me to be a part of that has been a great transition.