Post by Prටudhටrn on May 30, 2023 7:01:35 GMT -6
#Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after practice Jordan Addison was held out as a precaution after suffering a minor injury during the tail end of rookie minicamp.
The #Vikings were back at work for Week 2 of OTAs today at TCO Performance Center.
Harrison Smith and Jordan Hicks returned. No sign of Justin Jefferson, Danielle Hunter or Dalvin Cook.
Jordan Addison didn’t practice
Looked like a mix at RB behind Alexander Mattison with Chandler/Nwangwu. Kevin O'Connell referred to that RB2 battle as a "competition" during his presser.
Plenty of rotation amongst the skill players today. Jalen Nailor was making plays as WR2 once again, Brandon Powell got a handful of targets in the short receiving game, and Jalen Reagor saw some action, too. KJ Osborn made two great TD grabs in red zone drills.
Kevin O'Connell on Justin Jefferson's absence from OTAs: "I just know he’s getting good work wherever he’s spending his offseason. Look forward to having him here when he decides to come up."
-Akayleb Evans and Joejuan Williams got most of the work opposite Byron Murphy as the first-team CBs
-Marcus Davenport got some work in the 5-tech spot with DJ Wonnum & Patrick Jones occupying the OLB roles
-Luiji Vilain & TJ Smith got a few reps with 1s
Vikings OTA#4, second open to media:
-WR Jordan Addison remains out; KOC: "Nothing serious at all"
-H. Smith, Hicks there, better picture of defense. Jefferson, Hunter, Cook remain absent. "I look forward to having him here when he decides," KOC said of JJ
-Byron Murphy got some 11-on-11 work at left cornerback. Paired with Akayleb Evans w/ 1's.
-Josh Metellus in slot of 3-safety looks w/ H. Smith and Bynum. Depth at safety for Cine to work thru
-Khyiris Tonga getting work for Harrison Phillips, who was among players rehabbing.
-Oli Udoh still at right tackle for Brian O'Neill, who isn't expected until training camp
-Ty Chandler has shot at No. 2 pending Cook move
-Edge Marcus Davenport keen on being first No. 0 in purple; "new frontier for every team, especially for me" after five years w/ Saints
Full Highlights From OTA No. 4 : www.vikings.com/video/full-highlights-from-ota-no-4-x7687
Osborn on Being More of a Leader This Season, What He Sees In The New Defense and More : www.vikings.com/video/osborn-on-being-more-of-a-leader-this-season-what-he-sees-in-the-new-defense-and
Murphy Jr. on Playing With 'An Edge' This Year, Early Impressions of Coach Flores and More : www.vikings.com/video/murphy-jr-on-playing-with-an-edge-this-year-early-impressions-of-coach-flores-an
Smith on Working With Young Players, Aggression of This Year's Defense and More : www.vikings.com/video/smith-on-working-with-young-players-aggression-of-this-year-s-defense-and-more
Cleveland on Importance of The Continuity On The O-Line, Aggressive Nature of The Defense and More : www.vikings.com/video/cleveland-on-importance-of-the-continuity-on-the-o-line-aggressive-nature-of-the
Kevin O'Connell on This Summer's Joint Practices, Updates on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison Plus More : www.vikings.com/video/kevin-o-connell-on-this-summer-s-joint-practices-updates-on-justin-jefferson-and
Vikings OTA Recap, 5/30: Observations From Practice at TCO : www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-ota-recap-5-30-observations-from-practice-at-tco
