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Where We Stand: Tight Ends

Quick Facts

Total going to camp: 5

Total on 2014 opening day roster: 3 (plus one on the practice squad)

Average age: 25.0

Most experienced: Kyle Rudolph — 25 years old; going into 5th season with 40 starts in 48 games played

Rookies: 1 (MyCole Pruitt)

Position coach: Kevin Stefanski

Rudy Ready to Return

There are few discussions about Vikings tight ends that don’t start and end with Rudolph, who suffered injuries in 2013 and 2014. Rudolph required surgery on a sports hernia he suffered in Week 3 last season, causing him to miss six straight games and finish the year with career lows of 24 receptions, 231 yards and two touchdowns.