July 26, 2025

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Jefferson Sidelined by Mild Hamstring Strain

Justin Jefferson has been held out of Minnesota’s training camp after suffering a mild left hamstring strain. Head coach Kevin O’Connell described the injury as minor and said Jefferson will be re-evaluated next week. The Vikings do not anticipate any impact on Jefferson’s availability for the Sept. 8 opener against Chicago. Meanwhile, the team’s first public practice of camp is sold out as fans await updates on their star receiver.

Seven Key Vikings Training Camp Storylines to Follow

EAGAN, Minn. — As Minnesota’s 2025 training camp kicks off ahead of a July 25 fan day and a preseason opener two weeks later, seven pivotal storylines are poised to shape the Vikings’ season. From undrafted free agents vying for 53-man roster spots—among them Logan Brown, Silas Bolden and Tyler Batty—to a high-stakes left guard battle between rookie Donovan Jackson and Blake Brandel, every position group will face intense evaluation.

Contract negotiations, like safety Josh Metellus’ push for a new deal, and cornerback uncertainties behind Byron Murphy Jr. add off-field intrigue, while on-field questions swirl around Jordan Addison’s pending suspension and rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s ability to lead. Atop the list is left tackle Christian Darrisaw’s ACL recovery, with the 2021 first-rounder eyeing full availability by Week 1.

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Jordan Mason’s Arrival Threatens Aaron Jones’ 2025 Workload

The Minnesota Vikings have added short-yardage specialist Jordan Mason from the 49ers, creating the first credible complement behind veteran Aaron Jones. Last season at age 30, Jones defied the typical running-back decline by posting career highs in carries (255), touches (306), and rushing yards (1,138), along with 51 catches and seven touchdowns.

Mason excelled in short-yardage and red-zone situations in San Francisco, and head coach Kevin O’Connell envisions deploying both backs. In practice, however, Mason’s presence points to a true split in goal-line and red-zone carries—roles that fantasy managers know drive top-20 performances. Jones currently sits at RB26 in PPR drafts, and analysts caution that his 2025 volume—and thus upside—could look very different.

Blake Cashman’s Deal Emerging as a Vikings Bargain

Blake Cashman’s contract with the Vikings is quietly paying dividends. In 14 games last season, the veteran middle linebacker racked up 112 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 11 QB hits, 8 tackles for loss and 8 passes defended, all while carrying a modest $7.24 million cap hit in 2025.

With a 94 percent snap share under Brian Flores, Cashman has firmly established himself as Minnesota’s defensive anchor.

Looking ahead, his cap charge jumps to $9.05 million in 2026, and an extension next March could carve out roughly $4.63 million in additional space, locking in a proven play‐caller at linebacker.

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Justin Jefferson Sidelined by Hamstring Strain, Vikings Expect Week 1 Availability