Top photos from Vikings OTAs
The Vikings have changed up their defense by adding pretty big names through free agency. Those names — like Patrick Peterson and Dalvin Tomlinson — will need to gel with the scheme and overall defense right away. Or else, Minnesota could be looking at another down year.
OTAs (Organized Team Activities) are a key time to get acclimated. With all the new faces, the Vikings will need to emphasize cohesiveness this offseason. If the Minnesota defense can’t get stops like last year, the offense may not be able to keep up.
With OTAs underway, here are the top photos from the practices thus far:
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nate Stanley (14) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) participate in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nate Stanley (14) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) participate in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands the ball off to wide receiver Whop Philyor (16) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands the ball off to running back Dalvin Cook (33) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) and running back Dalvin Cook (33) participate in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) catches a pass in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (26) catches a pass in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) dances in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) and defensive back Harrison Smith (22) talk during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) catches a pass in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dan Chisena (85) catches a pass in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) catches a pass in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Whop Philyor (16) catches a pass over defensive back Parry Nickerson (39) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) participate in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) defends a pass to wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) defends a pass to wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) runs with the ball in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond (11), quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), and quarterback Jake Browning (3) talk during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) and punter Zach Von Rosenberg (9) talk during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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