Vikings Daily Opener, August 23rd, 2023: Happy Joint Practice Day!

Welcome to the Vikings Daily Opener! We've got some exciting updates on the Minnesota Vikings for you. First, due to expected high temperatures, the Vikings have changed the start time of Wednesday's practice session with the Arizona Cardinals to 11 A.M. instead of noon. This change should ensure a smoother practice that isn't interrupted by the heat, although additional water breaks may be included. Undrafted free agent NaJee Thompson has been making a name for himself as a standout punt gunner this preseason. His blend of speed, power, smarts, and toughness has been on full display, as he has been making a significant impact on punt coverage. Thompson's impact on the numbers has also been impressive, opponents have only returned the ball for 2 yards in the four punt coverage reps he has been on the field for this preseason. Reporters Alec Lewis and Dane Mizutani have provided further observations on the Vikings' recent practices. On Monday's practice, the Vikings signed former XFL QB Jordan Ta’Amu, while Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor returned to practice after nursing a leg injury for weeks. On Tuesday's practice, rookie defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy took a notable number of snaps with some of the starters. Tight end T.J. Hockenson is taking a cautious approach to his return to the field and is focused on being ready for week 1 and gameday on Sundays, with ongoing contract negotiations. While the situation is not entirely clear, it appears that Hockenson is not holding out. His balance from his ear infection is improving, and the plan is for him to be ready by week 1. Overall, the Vikings Daily Opener has everything you need to know about the latest updates and analysis on the Minnesota Vikings. Stay tuned for all the latest news and insights as we gear up for the upcoming season. Don't miss a moment of the Vikings Daily Opener! What do we say? SKOL VIKINGS! Hosted by Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! #Vikings #VikingsDailyOpener #Vikings1st&SKOL #SKOL _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Our YouTube live shows can be found here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices