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Here are five observations from Wednesday's session presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud Ophthalmology Partner of the Minnesota Vikings:
1. Cleveland at LG along new-look O-line
It appears Ezra Cleveland and Dakota Dozier have switched spots along the offensive line.
Cleveland, who started nine games at right guard as a rookie, lined up at left guard Wednesday. He was flanked by left tackle Rashod Hill and center Garrett Bradbury.
Dozier was at right guard after starting all 16 games at left guard in 2020. Brian O'Neill was in his usual spot as the starting right tackle.
A pair of rookie offensive linemen were with the second team Wednesday. First-rounder Christian Darrisaw was at left tackle, while third-rounder Wyatt Davis was at right guard.
The rest of the second unit included left guard Dru Samia, center Mason Cole and right tackle Olisaemeka Udoh.
Minnesota's third-team line consisted of, from left to right: Evin Ksiezarczyk, Kyle Hinton, Blake Brandel, Cohl Cabral and Zack Bailey.
2. Peterson makes strong early impression
Don't tell Patrick Peterson that it's only May.
The 10-year veteran brought a noticeable veteran presence to the practice field, and had some strong play to back it up.
Besides bringing focus on each rep, Peterson also swooped in for a pair of pass breakups while defending Adam Thielen during team drills.
Peterson, an eight-time Pro Bowler, was added as a free agent this offseason. He was with the first-team defense along with fellow cornerback Kris Boyd.
3. Divvying up reps at QB
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was obviously leading the starting offense in practice, and looked sharp as he enters Year 4 in Purple.
Cousins connected with tight end Irv Smith, Jr., a few times, and also displayed the usual chemistry with Thielen and Justin Jefferson.
Behind Cousins, a trio of quarterbacks all took reps with the second and third units.
Jake Browning and Nate Stanley divvied up snaps with the second team while rookie Kellen Mond mostly led the third team.
All in all, Cousins took more than half the snaps in 7-on-7 or full team drills, while the three youngsters split the other reps.