Vikings training camp: Tai Felton’s 1-handed catch biggest early highlight
Vikings training camp: Kevin O'Connell impressed by Tai Felton's 1-handed catch
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters before Tuesday's training camp practice at TCO Performance Center. He talked about Kyler Murray, Tai Felton's impressive one-handed catch, Jordan Addison and spending time with the state champion Rosemount girls flag football team.
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings have had five training camp practices at TCO Performance Center, including the first full day in pads on Monday.
Tai Felton makes highlight-reel 1-handed grab
The backstory:
Monday’s practice was largely won by the defense, which isn’t surprising for the first day in pads. But Tai Felton might have the biggest highlight of training camp so far. He made a leaping one-handed touchdown catch in the back of the end zone during a 7-on-7 drill.
He’s battling for a wide receiver spot behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings.
"Obviously everybody sees the big one-handed catch yesterday, but I thought the route to get the separation that he did. He’s off to a really good start, now it’s putting it together and continuing to show up," Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell before Tuesday’s practice.
Rosemount flag football team visits camp
Why you should care:
The Rosemount girls flag football team is at TCO Performance Center on Tuesday. The recent state champions got to hang out with the Vikings, will attend practice and are part of a youth camp at TCO Stadium.
O’Connell’s daughter is also one of the attendees, and he got to spend time with the Rosemount team before practice.
"As somebody with two daughters, my daughter is taking part in the flag football camp. I told them this is big-time stuff to set the path for young girls to think ‘I can grow up, be a quarterback, receiver, I can be a corner’ and have a place to go play and compete and win state championships," O’Connell said. "I think it’s absolutely awesome."
Jordan Addison on contract: 'Right now I'm being where my feet are'
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison spoke before Tuesday's training camp practice at TCO Performance Center. Addison is entering his fourth season, and is seeking a contract extension to stay in Minnesota.
Jordan Addison talks contract
What they're saying:
Jordan Addison is entering his fourth season with the Vikings, and has already had has fifth-year option picked up by the team. He’s under contract for the next two seasons, and is guaranteed $18 million in 2027.
Addison was a first round pick in 2023 and has 2,396 yards and 22 touchdowns over his first three seasons. He’s also had three separate off-the-field incidents, but none this past offseason. Addison was asked about his contract situation and the chances of an extension on Tuesday.
"Right now I’m being where my feet are. I’m just putting the work in right now, going through camp and making sure I’m becoming a better receiver. I feel like everything is going to take care of itself, work itself out," Addison said.
O’Connell said he’s seen Addison mature since coming to the Vikings.
"He loves football, he’s a great teammate. I think he’s learned, matured and knows exactly what’s out in front of him," O’Connell said.