Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will not begin training camp on a restricted list, signaling his rapid recovery from torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments and a positive omen as Minnesota introduces another new starting quarterback.

After Addison avoided a trial on a drunken driving case in California by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last week, the adjudication paved the way for the league to issue discipline. NFL policy on substances of abuse calls for a three-game suspension for a first offense of an alcohol-related violation of the law.

The Minnesota Star Tribune in Monday’s print edition and other outlets have a list of the rules that must be followed for those planning to attend a Vikings public practice during what is the current version of “training camp” at the team’s complex in Eagan.

Minnesota Vikings training camp is finally here, which means we are one step close to the start of the J.J. McCarthy era. On Sunday, the rookies and quarterbacks reported and the rest of the team will report on Tuesday.

NFL’s training camp season officially began over the weekend, but most teams, including the Vikings, report on Tuesday.

As Vikings training camp kicks off, they still haven't answered their biggest defensive concern. And it could shape the season ahead.

Ham is the second-longest tenured Viking behind only Harrison Smith. He doesn't play a lot anymore on offense, but Ham has become both a big leader and important player on special teams. Without the best number three tight end in the NFL Johnny Mundt, we may see Ham get some more snaps this season.