Christian Darrisaw will enter training camp without restrictions on his surgically repaired left knee, a welcome development for a Minnesota Vikings offense that spent too much of 2025 shuffling protection plans. The 2021 first-round pick tore ligaments in his left knee back in October 2024. Christian Darrisaw gives Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings room to breatheMinnesota's offensive line works differently when Darrisaw can erase the quarterback's left edge without constant help. O'Connell and Minnesota general manager Nolan Teasley addressed reporters on Tuesday, the same day Darrisaw and the rest of the Vikings' veteran players arrived at the team facility. The first practice open to fans is on Saturday, August 1, and that's when Darrisaw's movement and workload become easier to monitor.