Kevin O’Connell began devising his schedule for training camp months ago. He spent long hours meticulously crafting a daily plan for Minnesota Vikings players, coaches and support staff to follow practically down to the minute.

Here are more takeaways from Day 4 of training camp: Fittingly, McCarthy flashed his ability with layered throws early in practice on Saturday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. There was a well-placed ball to Jalen Nailor on the sideline, for example, as well as a pinpoint pass to T.J. Hockenson over the middle.

Josh Metellus is a huge talking point as the Minnesota Vikings kick off their training camp on Wednesday. The Vikings drafted Metellus at No. 205 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Metellus had only three starts to his name in his first three seasons in Minnesota.

We’ve got to come out (this season) with some real momentum,” O'Connell said Tuesday. "How do you do that? You have a good training camp."

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Friday.

Minnesota Vikings head coach, Kevin O'Connell, has given an update on Justin Jefferson's training camp injury on Friday.

Minnesota Vikings versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a multi-year extension, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Saturday.

The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal.

McCarthy, 22, is the unquestioned starting quarterback of the Vikings. But that doesn't mean they aren't setting an expectation for ups and downs.