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The Minnesota Vikings are back on the field as they gear up for the 2025 NFL regular season. Kevin O'Connell has been extended to lead this team into the future. Young quarterback J.J. McCarthy is set to take over as QB1 and will look to exceed expectations.
This offseason, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah utilized significant cap space to supplement a roster that needed a lot of fixing, especially on the interior of the offensive line, both of which have now been heavily infused with talent.
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One position the MN Vikings have been set at for a few years now, which is offensive tackle, thanks to Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill. With the former coming off ACL injury that required season-ending surgery however, most were expecting him to sit out much of Minicamp this week.
Minnesota Vikings have Christian Darrisaw back on the field
But on Tuesday, to the surprise of gathered media members, Christian Darrisaw ran out onto the TCO performance practice fields in Eagan and participated in individual drills just 229 days removed from his date of injury (October 24).
CD!!! @chrisdarrisaw71 has returned to practice for individual drills. pic.twitter.com/6aEWWmi6lB
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 10, 2025
As Vikings Entertainment Network posted, Christian Darrisaw was back on the field today at minicamp for the first time since tearing his ACL and MCL last fall. pic.twitter.com/22yAjvV4Pw
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) June 10, 2025
Darrisaw obviously isn't 100%, and he certainly isn't going to be a full participant right out of the gate. However, his return to the field this early is an incredibly positive development. Healing can take different amounts of time for each person, but everyone seems to agree that this feels well ahead of expectations.
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The Vikings need Christian Darrisaw back ASAP
The ability for McCarthy to thrive under center will largely reflect the performance of his offensive line. The additions of Ryan Kelly , Donovan Jackson , and Will Fries should give him a great chance to succeed. Having a stellar blindside protector in the form of Christian Darrisaw is a huge part of that equation.
Last season, following Darrisaw's injury, the Minnesota Vikings swung a trade for Cam Robinson . He has since signed with the Houston Texans in free agency.
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Darrisaw's status for Week 1 will be a talking point throughout the preseason, but his presence on the field this early bodes well for his chances. If Darrisaw isn't ready by week one, newly acquired Justin Skule is expected to start in his place
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