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Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Michael Sam and the Vikings, depth chart updated and more

By Matt Vensel

September 3, 2014 at 12:09PM

Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— Would signing DE Michael Sam have made sense for the Vikings?

— The Vikings listed S Robert Blanton and MLB Jasper Brinkley as starters.

— The Vikings added rookie OT Austin Wentworth to the practice squad.

— I did another chat with Vikings fans, hitting a variety of topics.

— Expect the unexpected this NFL season — except for maybe the NFC North champs.

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— Waived by the Rams, Sam is joining the Cowboys' practice squad.

— What will newly-acquired QB Case Keenum bring to the Rams?

— The Rams will again be one of the youngest teams in the NFL.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings practice at 12:50 p.m. Head coach Mike Zimmer and starting QB Matt Cassel will talk to reporters. Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and QB Shaun Hill will speak on conference calls.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

RB Adrian Peterson needs two more 200-yard games to break O.J. Simpson's all-time record of six. As someone who just started covering the team and has only been able to admire Peterson from afar, I couldn't help but think one thing when I first saw that stat… He only has five?