The Minnesota Vikings got some positive news this morning as both running back Jerick McKinnon and wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson participated in the team’s walk-thru. Whether or not they will be on the practice field this afternoon has yet to be determined.

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2:35pm – During the Vikings break in between their walk-thru and afternoon practice, the team announced the signing of running back Kevin Monangai. Minnesota’s roster is now at the 90-man limit.

#Vikings fill open roster spot with RB Kevin Monangai, who went undrafted out of Villanova in 2015 — Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) August 4, 2016

2:45pm – The Cordarrelle Patterson watch is over today just as fast as it begun. Minnesota’s fourth-year receiver will not participate in the team’s practice this afternoon.

Patterson was participating in the morning walk-thru, but is not participating in practice. #Vikings — Eric Oslund (@EDOslund) August 4, 2016

2:55pm – It seems like the Vikings were teasing everyone with McKinnon and Patterson this morning as neither will be on the field for today’s practice. But the newest running back in Minnesota is already in pads and ready to go.

Jerick McKinnon also isn’t in pads for afternoon practice. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

RB Kevin Monangai is already at #VikingsCamp, in full pads. Wearing #39. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

3:00pm – Practice is finally starting to begin as the team goes right into working on their kickoff returns and their coverage.

3:00 and players are still filtering out to the field. Should get going shortly. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

Vikings opening practice with kick return work. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

Stoudemire and Diggs also back working as returners #VikingsCamp — The Purple Report (@Purple_ReportJM) August 4, 2016

3:10pm – The Vikings are done with kickoff scenarios and have now broken off into their positional groups to do some drills. Based on when practice started today and the lack of anxiousness on the field so far, Minnesota’s players might be starting to really feel the effects of training camp.

OL is doing some work with softballs. Testing squat and knee bend. Also some hand technique too. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

WRs taking there sweet ass time getting going today. Half the group over doing KR stuff, half running through routes — The Purple Report (@Purple_ReportJM) August 4, 2016

Team stretches taking place. pic.twitter.com/vs2bP8AQeH — Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) August 4, 2016

3:20pm – The Vikings are now back to practicing their goal line scenarios. A lot of emphasis has been put on this throughout training camp as it is obviously an area the coaching staff would like to see the offense improve upon in 2016.

A little goal line 11-on-11. Smith nearly picks off Bridgewater as he attempts a pass in the flat to Peterson. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

Goal line passing rendered a fun rep with MoBo high pointing a ball over Melvin White, then White ripping it out on the way down. — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) August 4, 2016

3:30pm – Rookie wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has had an impressive camp so far. Some struggles early today, but nothing that cannot be corrected with some proper coaching.

Treadwell struggling so far in individual QB-WR drills. He and Teddy aren’t connecting. Stewart now harping on Treadwell. — Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) August 4, 2016

Treadwell getting pointers on his footwork/route running from George Stewart. Got a bit crossed up in QB-WR drills sans defense. — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) August 4, 2016

3:35pm – New offensive line coach Tony Sparano has been a breath of fresh air for the Vikings during camp so far. It would be very surprising if the offensive line does not progress from a season ago.

Watching OL individual work. Sparano is fun to watch coach. Sully, Shepherd, Boone stood out. Beavers, Kerin, and Clemmings weren’t as good. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

O line getting coached up by Sparano. #VikingsCamppic.twitter.com/oL7LD1W496 — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

3:40pm – Minnesota’s wide receivers seem to be a bit sloppy today with multiple drops. I hope they have not forgotten who their head coach is and they he will make sure they hear about it after practice.

Thielen had a bad drop in the flat with Kendricks breathing down his neck. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

Stoudermire has a Stave pass go through his hands. Kearse with good coverage on the play. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

3:45pm – Some great battles going on between the wide receivers and the defensive backs right now. Charles Johnson vs Xavier Rhodes and Laquon Treadwell vs Trae Waynes have been two of the most intriguing matchups in camp so far.

Johnson-Rhodes has been really fun to watch. — Andy Carlson (@AndyCarlsonShow) August 4, 2016

Treadwell beats Mack Alexander on quick slant. Antone Exum with good closing speed to breakup comeback to J-Wright. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

WR vs DB drills. Freuchte just flat out ran into Price and knocked him over. Not sure what route that was supposed to be. — Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) August 4, 2016

3:50pm – The young safeties on this Vikings roster have been performing really well. Current starting strong safety Andrew Sendejo should continue to watch his back as there are plenty of players capable of taking his spot sooner than later.

Anthony Harris is really impressing these past couple days with his physical play and ball skills over the middle. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

Quick slant to Fruchete knocked away nicely by Jayron Kearse. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

4:00pm – Minnesota’s should not worry about their offensive line’s ability to create holes for Adrian Peterson this season. As for being able to pass block for Teddy Bridgewater, that has yet to be determined. Good luck Teddy…

Run blocking for both offensive lines has been much more solid than the pass blocking. Creating some nice holes for RBs. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

Griffen beats Kalil with a spin move an strong interior pressure backs into Teddy closing the pocket in team drills. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

The OL is getting abused right now in 11 on 11 — The Purple Report (@Purple_ReportJM) August 4, 2016

4:15pm – Vikings kicker Blair Walsh takes a break from answering questions about his missed kick last year and has begun booting balls through the uprights.

Walsh is kicking 40 yd FGs over the uprights AND the scissor lift sitting 10 yards behind the goalposts. The leg strength is still there. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

FG team on now. First kick Blair hits the guy taping on the lift — The Purple Report (@Purple_ReportJM) August 4, 2016

Had a bad angle but looked like Walsh went 8-for-8 on kicks from about 29 to 48 yards. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

4:35pm – As practice begins to come to an end, the team lines up for some 11-on-11s. Interested to see how Peterson performs during the passing plays given that McKinnon is out today. Second year cornerback Trae Waynes also getting the opportunity to work with the first team defense today.

Waynes with a pick of Teddy to start 11s. Jumped a Diggs out. Crowd floored. — Andy Carlson (@AndyCarlsonShow) August 4, 2016

Trae Waynes, getting run w/ 1’s today, picks off Teddy Bridgewater on the first play of team drills. — Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) August 4, 2016

Crowd goes wild as Teddy looks off Griffin and fires a perfect deep ball to Diggs who beat Mack Alexander. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

4:40pm – Good day for the offense today, which is good for a young Minnesota passing attack that ranked near the bottom of the league at the end of 2015.

Offensive 1s and 2s got the better of the defense in 11s. Stave had two straight drops to wrap up the 3s. — Andy Carlson (@AndyCarlsonShow) August 4, 2016

4:45pm – Wide receiver Charles Johnson is continuing to have an excellent training camp today. The Vikings are hoping he can rebound from last season where he was hampered by a rib injury for most of the year.

By the way, I think 2014 Charles Johnson might be back, you guys. #VikingsCamp — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

Red zone 11v11 now. Teddy looks off coverage, finds CJ who got behind Rhodes and Sendejo along left sideline for TD. — Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) August 4, 2016

Charles Johnson continues his strong day with a TD in red zone team work. Caught it with contact too… #Vikings — The Purple Report (@Purple_ReportJM) August 4, 2016

4:55pm – Waynes having a strong day for Minnesota today. This should help a lot of fans breathe easier this season as the team should be able to pair him with Xavier Rhodes (who is having a good camp himself) at the start of the season without too much questioning.

2-minute drill work now. Waynes with a beautiful pass breakup on Thielen quick slant. — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

Best day of camp so far for Waynes. Physical, not yielding any ground. — Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 4, 2016

Rhodes picks off Bridgewater in the end zone. Goes up and over Thielen to get the ball. #Vikings — Eric Oslund (@EDOslund) August 4, 2016

5:00pm – Minnesota now ending practice with more focus on their kickoff units. That will be all from us here at Vikings Territory today.

Special teams session now to close out practice. Working on kick coverage — Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) August 4, 2016

Join us again here in the morning for the Vikings seventh day of training camp in Mankato!

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