Minnesota Vikings Training Camp 2018: Day 16 recap
By Adam Patrick
Offense on Day 16:
Wright improving each day
For the first few Vikings training camp practices this year, wide receiver Kendall Wright struggled a bit to find his fit in the team’s offense. Lately, however, Wright seems to be getting more comfortable in Minnesota.
The receiver had a number of impressive catches on Wednesday and he has reportedly been performing well during the Vikings’ last few practices.
Beebe shining bright
A few more people are aware of Minnesota rookie receiver Chad Beebe after he caught a touchdown pass in the team’s preseason win over the Denver Broncos last Saturday. Beebe actually finished the game against the Broncos with a total of three receptions for 22 yards and a score.
On Wednesday, the undrafted rookie continued his efforts to land a spot on the Vikings’ 2018 roster.
Chad Beebe was excellent in the DB/WR drill. Had a great corner route on Canady and had extensive separation across the middle on Hayden. Diggs and Thielen won their reps, too. #Vikings
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 15, 2018
Price injures knee
Currently fighting to be among Minnesota’s final 53 this year, tight end Josiah Price cannot afford to miss any practice time if he wants a spot on the team. Unfortunately for Price, he may have to miss a few of the Vikings’ upcoming practices due to an injury he sustained on Wednesday.
Price is being carted off, couldn’t put any weight on right leg.
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) August 15, 2018
Josiah Price just got carted off the field. He covered his face with his jersey as the cart drove away and had to be helped into the facility. #Vikings
— Dane Mizutani (@DaneMizutani) August 15, 2018
No report yet on the severity of the tight end’s injury.
Thielen and Cousins building a connection
For those who watched Minnesota’s preseason game last Saturday, it was made pretty clear that quarterback Kirk Cousins has already formed a good connection with wide receiver Stefon Diggs. But don’t think Cousins is ignoring the other top receiver on the Vikings’ roster, Adam Thielen.
Out there making it look easy. #VikingsCamp pic.twitter.com/ehNuNE5Ld6
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 15, 2018
So for those worrying about Thielen not getting a target in Minnesota’s first preseason matchup, the team’s new quarterback has not even come close to forgetting about him.