Players to watch at Minnesota Vikings 2019 training camp

Fresh off solid second season that saw him gain 920 total yards in 11 games, Dalvin Cook is the Vikings’ starter at running back. But behind him it’s a bit unclear. Mattison, Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah will fight for the backup roles in the Vikings’ offense now that Roc Thomas, who saw 10 touches for 51 yards last season, was waived Monday. At 5-11 and 221 pounds, the rookie Mattison is a natural pick for Minnesota to rely on in short-yardage situations, while Abdullah is the best pass-catcher in the group and could be the Vikings’ answer for a situational third-down back. Boone, on the other hand, earned a roster spot last year after impressing in the preseason and logged 11 carries for 47 yards (4.3 average) in the regular season. You’ll really want to watch all three of those backs in training camp, but Mattison’s status as a third-round pick makes him the biggest unknown.

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