As the Vikings open training camp at TCO Performance Center, this particular group of players understands the task at hand.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was pleased to announce today that three injured players have recovered well enough to be on the practice field for the start of training camp.

J.J. McCarthy is set to make his first regular-season appearance with the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie season due to an injury. The Vikings' quarterback coach, Josh McCown, always had some task for McCarthy to keep him close to the gridiron.

Veteran defensive lineman Jihad Ward is visiting the Vikings on Tuesday, according to insider Jordan Schultz. Ward was an important, perhaps underrated piece of Minnesota's D-line rotation last season under Brian Flores. He's since gone unsigned over the course of this offseason.

The Vikings made a massive investment for J.J. McCarthy in linemen Christian Darrisaw and Will Fries, who avoided the PUP list to begin camp.

Justin Jefferson has shattered and set multiple league and franchise records en route to four Pro Bowl honors in his five seasons in the NFL. At 26, the Minnesota Vikings star is the league's consensus top wide receiver.

Darrisaw and Fries both avoided the PUP list, meaning they'll be able to perform in some capacity as camp begins.

The Vikings get at least 10 home games this season between eight regular season games and two exhibitions. And the general public can purchase single-game tickets beginning Thursday morning via Ticketmaster,