Reaction following Vikings-Broncos joint practice
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Following the first of two joint practices with the Vikings and Broncos, KSTP spoke with DT Michael Pierce, LB Eric Kendricks, RT Brian O’Neill, and Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater.
***Click the video box above to watch post-practice interviews***
The Vikings and Broncos will practice together again on Thursday in Eagan, then will meet on Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game.
Bad news from the day: Vikings WR Blake Proehl went down with a knee injury and had to be carted off. An update on his status is expected Thursday. WR Bisi Johnson went down earlier in training camp with a season-ending knee injury.
These Vikings sat out Wednesday’s joint practice: DE Danielle Hunter, WR Justin Jefferson, WR Dede Westbrook, OL Christian Darrisaw, and QB Nate Stanley.
Vikings DT Michael Pierce talks with KSTP Sports following Wednesday's practice in Eagan.[KSTP/Scott Wise]
The Vikings are 20-5 under coach Mike Zimmer in preseason games. Their projected starting defense has seven players who weren’t on the roster last season.