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 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.

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

Running back depth for the Minnesota Vikings has been an issue for the last few years. It's been in a rough spot for them under head coach Kevin O'Connell, which has led to them trading for running back Cam Akers in each of the last two seasons.

Male cheerleaders being included in more NFL teams has divided football fans, and now the performers have hit back.

Minnesota Vikings defender Josh Metellus plays numerous positions. He hopes that he's recognized for being a "great football player" above all else.