The Minnesota Vikings, similar to other teams, have been given permission to re-open their team facilities on Tuesday. Despite being given the go-ahead to re-open, Minnesota will continue to operate remotely this offseason, per Mark Craig of the Star Tribune.
The NFL laid out guidelines for teams re-opening facilities on Tuesday. Within the memo they sent, they want to make sure each team adheres to their local and state government. Also, if a team can re-open, they are limited to the number of people that can enter the building.
Furthermore, coaches aren't permitted to enter the facilities. Neither are players unless they are entering the facility to treat an injury they are recovering from. Jeff Anderson, the Vikings vice president, shared Minnesota's plans to re-open their facilities.
“We have submitted a comprehensive plan to the NFL outlining the team’s procedures to return to work in a methodical manner that emphasizes the health and safety of our players, coaches, staff and broader community,” Vikings vice president, strategic and corporate communications Jeff Anderson said. “At this time, front office staff will continue to work remotely while we further evaluate when to begin reintroducing employees to the facility in the near future. As we have throughout this situation, we will follow any future guidelines set by Governor Walz and state and local public health officials and adhere to the policies directed by the NFL.”
As a result of the coronavirus, teams have been operating virtually this offseason. Instead of normal offseason programs, players have been connecting with teammates and coaches virtually. Unlike some teams, the Vikings are able to return to their team facilities.
Nevertheless, they are being precautious and choosing to continue conducting their offseason remotely. It appears the Vikings are putting their player's safety above everything else.
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