Minnesota didn't get the memo on Monday. As the Vikings trotted onto the grass at TCO Performance Center, they ushered in their first padded practice of 2025 training camp in a sweltering current of 90-degree sun.

McCarthy missed all of his rookie season last year due to a knee injury. He missed valuable time, but the Vikings are still very confident in his ability. However, the questions remain about his ability to take over the starting job.