Those others included new addition Robert Tonyan, who was signed in May after impressing during a workout, and N'Keal Harry, who has been transitioning from receiver. Both showed receiving prowess on contested catches, as well as the ability to get open.
"It's kind of one of those workouts where you just watch the guy run and catch, and he understands what you're asking him to do from his experience," Phillips said. "Everyone just looked around and said 'Yeah, let's get him,' so I think he's really going to help us."
Harry was making several plays at receiver during training camp in 2023 before he got dinged up with an injury, and he is excited about the new opportunity.
"A position change is always unique, but we're hoping we're developing a guy that can grow into a real third down weapon, red zone weapon with his skill set," O'Connell said. "The more and more he can do from an all-down standpoint will only help his value as we continue to really put together that tight ends group."
Minnesota also has returned Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt. Third-year pro Nick Muse underwent what O'Connell described as "a small clean up on his knee" and is expected to be a full participant at training camp.
6. Offensive line approach at guard | by Lindsey Young
When it comes to the Vikings offensive line, they're set at tackle and center, with Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill bookending the unit and Garrett Bradbury – or "Mr. Reliable," as Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell recently called him – anchoring the line at center.