Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, his fellow passers and rookies reported to TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Thursday, when the team’s coronavirus testing process marched toward what may be hundreds of swabs in the nose before anyone can step on a field for training camp.
Every team employee from Mike Zimmer to the equipment assistant needs two negative tests, taken three days apart, before they can access facilities.
Some Vikings staffers received test results Thursday afternoon, 24 hours after undergoing coronavirus nasal swabs.
For players tested Thursday, the earliest they can meet in person is Monday.