**EAGAN, Minn. —** "Big Dog" is getting back in action.
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw on Tuesday participated in individual drills as Minnesota opened its three-day minicamp.
Those words are quite encouraging for the fifth-year pro in his return from a season-ending knee injury suffered in Week 8 last year (Oct. 24 at the Los Angeles Rams).
Darrisaw has started 46 of 48 regular-season games played, a run that began when he opened Minnesota's thrilling overtime win at Carolina on Oct. 17, 2021.
The 23rd overall selection of the 2021 NFL Draft was tracking at a Pro Bowl-caliber level when he suffered the injury just before halftime.
The Vikings worked out a trade for Cam Robinson just ahead of the trade deadline last year, but Robinson became a free agent and signed with Houston this spring.
Minnesota signed veteran Justin Skule (17 starts in 66 games played for the 49ers and Buccaneers) during free agency, and Skule has been with the first offensive line group during the Vikings offseason program.
After wrapping this week's minicamp, Minnesota's players and coaches will have a break until time to report for training camp in July.