Patriots, Vikings Plan Joint Practices Ahead Preseason Game

The New England Patriots will hold joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their second preseason game on August 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium, continuing a tradition of such collaborations that benefit both teams with game-like repetitions. These practices, scheduled at the Vikings' TCO Performance Center in Eagan, will follow a home joint practice with the Washington Commanders before the Patriots travel to Minnesota, as confirmed by Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel, who has prior experience organizing joint practices with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell from their time with the Titans, emphasized the value of these sessions for team preparation, especially with key matchups like Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez facing Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Vikings have a history of hosting joint practices to enhance player readiness while minimizing injury risks, although past sessions have occasionally resulted in injuries, such as last year in Cleveland. The Patriots, coming off back-to-back 4-13 seasons and a coaching change, hope these joint practices will help improve their performance under Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye. Overall, these joint practices represent a strategic effort by both teams to sharpen skills and build momentum ahead of the regular season.