Here are more takeaways from Day 16 of training camp: After his best performance of camp last week against the New England Patriots, McCarthy experienced some growing pains in his first time going back against his teammates in practice.

The Vikings' 2022 draft class is one of their worst in recent memory. One analyst believes the team should cut one of the two remaining members.

Another Saints free agent is off the market. The Minnesota Vikings are signing a former Saints running back just in time for their preseason finale:

The Vikings defense under Brian Flores is the only one of its kind in the NFL, and shape-shifter Josh Metellus is its embodiment.

The Minnesota Vikings have added more depth to its backfield, signing running back Xazavian Valladay. NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reports that Valladay's agent confirmed the 27-year-old is heading to Minnesota, having spent much of the past season with the New Orleans Saints.

The Minnesota Vikings are ranked favorably in ESPN's latest Power Rankings, even if their draft process could be reevaluated after the season.