Yes, yes, there are training camp battles every year across the NFL. But for the Vikings, this year is different.
This is a new-look Vikings team after a mass exodus in free agency, and a big haul of rookie talent.
Younger players from previous seasons will have to step up, and first-year players could become starters in what’s gearing up to be an incredibly unconventional NFL season.
The Vikings will have at least two new starters on offense after the team traded Stefon Diggs and terminated the contract of Josh Kline.
On defense, Minnesota will have at least four new starters after Everson Griffen, Trae Waynes, Xavier Rhodes and Linval Joseph all left the team. It should be said that Griffen has yet to sign with a different NFL team.
As training camp starts up for the whole roster on July 28, there are plenty of positions up for grabs.
Here are the most enticing battles for spots next season: