Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. is looking to take a step forward as a starter for the Vikings in his second year. He changed his uniform number to 0 and is feeling comfortable in his role, alongside new linebackers like Blake Cashman, Kamu Grugier-Hill, and replacements for Jordan Hicks. Pace is focused on improving his coverage this season and hopes to become the defensive signal-caller for the team.

New Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown has a memorable play from his career that Vikings fans still talk about. He threw a game-winning touchdown pass in 2003 that ended the Vikings' season, but he is now part of the organization and enjoying his time with the team.