The Vikings opened training camp practice on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center without pass-rusher extraordinaire Danielle Hunter. According to Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, Hunter has reported to camp but isn’t taking part in practice.
Unhappy that he is set to make a well-below-market value of $5.5 million this season, Hunter is staging what is known as a “hold-in.” That means he isn’t holding out, but he also isn’t practicing and, thus, isn’t being fined $50,000 per day for staying away.
But while Hunter wasn’t involved in the action, there was plenty going on during a hot and humid day in Eagan. Here’s a few highlights.