Ravens and Vikings Give Each Other a Valuable Test on the First Day of Joint Practice
Joint practices before Saturday's preseason game offer the Vikings and Ravens a critical opportunity to evaluate roster battles and young talent against tough competition.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TCO Performance Center for the first of two joint practice sessions ahead of Saturday's preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Joint practices provide a more realistic test than typical preseason games, allowing head coach Kevin O'Connell to evaluate roster hopefuls against unfamiliar schemes as he finalizes the 53-man roster.
- Despite early inconsistencies, quarterback Kyler Murray and backup J.J. McCarthy finished strong with touchdown passes to wide receiver Justin Jefferson and wide receiver Myles Price during situational drills.
- Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unit maintained discipline against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson; linebacker Eric Wilson praised the team's intense, physical approach throughout the session.
- Both teams will hold a second joint practice on Thursday before transitioning focus to Saturday's preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium to conclude preparations.
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Ravens and Vikings give each other a valuable test on the first day of joint practice
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