The Vikings did get some key players back on Monday.
Left tackle Matt Kalil (leg) and cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) returned to practice after being held out prior to the Aug. 28 preseason game against San Diego. Both resumed their spots during the portion of practice open to media.
Running back Jerick McKinnon (undisclosed) also returned to practice after he was held out last week.
Quarterback Shaun Hill was the lead quarterback in the passers’ position drills with newly-acquired Sam Bradford in tow. The Vikings traded with Philadelphia for Bradford on Saturday, with Monday marking just his second practice in Minnesota.
Starting split end Charles Johnson (undisclosed) was still sidelined as he watched teammates run through drills Monday. So were tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee), tackle Jeremiah Sirles and center Nick Easton.
The Vikings open the regular season Sunday against the Titans in Tennessee.
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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