When the Minnesota Vikings extended Josh Metellus over the weekend, they did so knowing that he was going to continue being the versatile chess piece that has been a revolutionary asset to Brian Flores' defense.

Minnesota didn't get the memo on Monday. As the Vikings trotted onto the grass at TCO Performance Center, they ushered in their first padded practice of 2025 training camp in a sweltering current of 90-degree sun.

Like the heat and humidity, the competition is rising at Minnesota Vikings training camp. Players throughout the 90-man roster will be battling for the