Training Camp Report, Minnesota Vikings

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Summary from the Final Week of Camp

Quarterbacks

Kirk Cousins sits comfortably atop the depth chart and has adjusted well to new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Cousins’ refusal to get vaccinated could test the team’s ability to manage week to week and argues for possibly keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Rookie Kellen Mond outperformed Jake Browning and should be the backup, although nothing is official yet. Regardless of who wins the No. 2 job, their lack of experience could prove problematic if Cousins is unavailable.

Running Backs

Dalvin Cook had an uneventful summer, which is great news considering he has nothing to prove and could be the league’s most productive running back, if healthy. Alexander Mattison has also been relatively quiet and is locked in as Cook’s handcuff. Fullback C.J. Ham rounds out the roster locks. A.J. Rose was a preseason darling but likely heads for the practice squad in favor of Kene Nwangwu. Veteran Ameer Abdullah seemed like a lock as the team’s No. 3 because of his versatility and special teams prowess, but he was released on Tuesday.