Vikings Training Camp 2023: Top takeaways from padded practice

The first padded practice at Minnesota Vikings training camp is in the books and there are some interesting takeaways from the day's events.

Players and coaches have been hard at work during Minnesota Vikings training camp to not only earn a role with the team but to prepare themselves for whatever the 2023 NFL season may bring for the purple and gold.

The fifth training camp practice on Monday, July 31 saw the pads come out on the practice fields in Eagan, Minnesota and the players got an opportunity to be more physical with each other during drills.

With so much on the line for some of these players, being able to make a positive impression during training camp could be the difference between making the 53-man roster, earning a spot on the practice squad, or looking for a new opportunity.

Let's take a look at five of the biggest takeaways from the first padded practice for the Minnesota Vikings and what these observations could mean for the players and the team heading into the 2023 NFL season.