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Muse Announce 2023 North American Tour With Evanescence

Muse  bring their "Will of the People Tour" to stateside fans when the English rock band visits venues in the U.S. and Canada for a North American tour in early 2023. Evanescence  provide support on the bill.

Are you ready to rock?  Get Muse tickets here.

Will of the People is Muse's latest album. The futuristically anthemic rockers' ninth studio effort, it emerged last month. It contains the singles "Won't Stand Down," "Compliance," "Kill or Be Killed," "You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween" and the title track.

Muse singer  Matt Bellamy said that  Slipknot influenced the album, thanks to his son's love of the metal band .

General on-sale for Muse tickets starts Oct. 7 at 10AM. Pre-sale begins Oct. 4. Go to  willofthepeopletour.com  and get info here . See the dates below.

Muse + Evanescence 2023 North American Tour Dates

Feb. 25 – Chicago, Ill. @ United Ctr Feb. 26 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Target Ctr Feb. 28 – Austin, Texas @ Moody Ctr March 2 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Ctr March 3 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena March 7 – Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena March 9 – Toronto, Canada @ Scotiabank Arena March 11 – Quebec City, Canada @ Videotron Ctr March 14 – Montreal, Canada @ Bell Ctr March 17 – New York, N.Y. @ MSG March 19 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Ctre April 2 – Glendale, Ariz @ Desert Diamond Arena April 4 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena April 6 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Crypto.com Arena April 8 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ T-Mobile Arena April 10 – San Diego, Calif. @ Pechanga Arena April 12 – Anaheim, Calif. @ Honda Ctr April 16 – Portland, Ore. @ Moda Ctr April 18 – Seattle, Wash. @ Climate Pledge Arena April 20 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Vivint Arena

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• Song played from tape Intro: Chant Play Video
• Will of the People Play Video
• Interlude Play Video
• Hysteria Play Video
• Song played from tape [Drill Sergeant] Play Video
• Psycho Play Video
• Citizen Erased ( first performance in Canada since 2016 ) Play Video
• Won't Stand Down Play Video
• Song played from tape Kill or Be Killed ( Felsmann + Tiley Reinterpretation ) Play Video
• Compliance Play Video
• Thought Contagion Play Video
• Verona Play Video
• Song played from tape Interstitial 'Parkour' Play Video
• Time Is Running Out Play Video
• The 2nd Law: Isolated System Play Video
• Undisclosed Desires Play Video
• You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween ( Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor' intro ) Play Video
• Madness Play Video
• We Are Fucking Fucked Play Video
• The Dark Side ( Alternate Reality Version, Instrumental ) Play Video
• Supermassive Black Hole Play Video
• Song played from tape Interstitial 'Driving' Play Video
• Plug In Baby Play Video
• Behold, the Glove ( Matt Bellamy  song) Play Video
• Uprising Play Video
• Prelude Play Video
• Starlight Play Video
• Song played from tape Simulation Theory Theme / [JFK] ( Matt Bellamy  song) Play Video
• Kill or Be Killed Play Video
• Knights of Cydonia ( Ennio Morricone's "Man with a Harmonica" Intro ) Play Video

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• The 2nd Law: Isolated System
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Muse is an English rock band from Teignmouth in Devon that formed in 1994

It includes frontman, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Bellamy, bassist and backing vocalist Christopher Wolstenholme, and drummer Dominic Howard. Muse is known for a unique style of alt-rock, with electronic music leanings and a blend of classical music, which lends to an ethereal, melancholic sound.

Starting in the early ’90s under the original name Gothic Plague, the band toured relentlessly with bands such as Skunk Anansie. The band released its first EPs to a loyal fan base and was met with relative success in the UK indie charts. This earned the group crucial backing from the likes of Steve Lamacq and NME, and its debut studio album Showbiz was released in 1999, scoring relative chart success. The album has since gone on to become a certified platinum album in the UK.

Muse’s second album, released in 2001, revealed a growth in sound and ambition that is still evident in its records today. Origin of Symmetry saw the band shift into progressive rock territory, producing momentous singles like “New Born” and “Bliss.” The album acted as a catalyst that moved Muse into commercial and critical success for years to come. Its next four albums all topped the UK album charts, and the band has sold over 15 million albums worldwide.

In 2003, Muse released its third album, Absolution. This album debuted at number one in the UK, and with time, became certified gold in the US. This album is widely considered the band’s breakthrough album, with key hits such as “Time Is Running Out” and “Hysteria” topping the charts. In support of this album, Muse headed out on a year-long international tour.

In 2006, Muse released its fourth studio album, Black Holes and Revelations. This album debuted at number one on the charts in five countries. From this album, two singles, "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Knights of Cydonia," became chart-toppers, reaching the top 10 hits in the UK.

Muse’s live shows also followed the same ambitious, gargantuan elevation of music. Famed for its tours, the band has won two Brit Awards for Best Live Act, and it sells out arenas and stadiums around the globe with ease. Muse has become a legendary force on the festival circuit, and has headlined Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, and Glastonbury over the years. At Glastonbury Festival 2010, a gigantic crowd to its pyramid stage set up at the latter event in 2010.

Around the same time, Muse’s latest album The Resistance was conquering all corners of the UK. The band then scooped three Grammy nominations and a win for Best Rock Album, which helped it officially break into the US. Its explosion in popularity led to its performance at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London – and to its single “Survival” becoming the official anthem of the event.

Since its acclaimed Olympic performance, Muse has gone on to produce three more albums. Released in 2015, Drones was an album that aimed to return to the original rock sound for which Muse was originally known, but weaved in a powerful statement on the dehumanization of modern warfare. with the release of Drones, Muse began another tour focused on small venues throughout the UK and theAlong US. Drones an immediate hit, topping charts globally.

After touring the globe, including headlining at major festivals, Muse continued its path forward with another album release in 2018 — Simulation Theory. This kicked off the Simulation Theory World Tour, which took the band all the way from Houston, Texas, to a final stop in Lima, Peru.

At the end of 2019, Muse released a special compilation box titled Origin of Muse. This included remastered versions of its albums and previously unreleased music. This special edition is a dream come true for Muse fans. The box contains a 48-page book, nine CDs, four vinyl records. One of the highlights of the set is a fully-remastered version of the band’s debut album Showbiz.

Most recently, in 2022, Muse released the Will of the People. This album showcases the darker, heavier side of Muse’s music, with singles “Won’t Stand Down” and “Compliance” quickly becoming fan favorites.

Known for its flawless performances, Muse continues to capture the depth of its musical history in every show. Fans, who are often referred to as Musers, flock to see the band perform at large arenas around the world. Most shows sell out, and in order to find a position near the front of the stage, Musers arrive hours ahead of showtime.

Not only does Muse deliver an incredibly dynamic and energetic live show, but its sound production is renowned for being top-quality. Bellamy’s vocals can be heard clearly, along with every accompanying instrument. Recently, touring member Morgan Nicholls was replaced by Dan Lancaster. Lancaster now plays additional keys, percussion, and guitar, as well as providing backup vocals.

To snag tickets to a Muse tour date, make sure to pay attention to recently released tour schedules. Muse’s 2022-2023 “The Will of the People World” Tour reaches far and wide.

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Enjoyed the band but not the show. The organizers failed in everything they could fail. Believe me, I've been to a lot of international shows here in Argentina and Chile, and this was the first time ever that I couldn't hear the music some times.

The "Complejo al Río" is in a great zone of Vicente López, really near to buses, subway, and two of the most important avenues (Av. Santa Fe/Cabildo/Maipú and Av. Libertador); so I got there without any troubles and even had some food because there were a lot of places to eat or drink near it.

It all went down when the showtime was getting near: I got in without getting checked, as most people, really dangerous; then, the entrance was full of construction debris (dangerous x2). Once I was in, I realized that the venue was pretty much a cement parking lot with a couple of bleachers, wouldn't be much of a problem if it weren't that: a) there were holes in the floor, so somebody could have get hurt while jumping and; b) it was on downhill, so that meant that in certain areas of the "campo trasero" you couldn't see anything.

When it started, everyone was excited, jumping, but two songs in we realised that we couldn't hear sometimes: the sound came and then go away. You could literally heard people talking over the music! And this wasn't an acoustic show! The low-volume stayed the whole gig, and it ruined songs like Madness that I could literally not hear. Bonus track: Matt confused Argentina with Uruguay and used their flag here. Everyone shouting "NOOO" which meant hearing even less.

Going strictly to the show: the band pulled out a pretty good one, they didn't interacted with the public a lot but considering videos I've seen, that's just how they are. The setlist was the very same of two days ago in Chile, so there's nothing to complain about though we Argentinians are used to the fact that the bands always play more songs here, or change the setlist a bit. Muse was not the case.

I still had a great time and would totally go to see this band again, specially because I feel like I didn't got the full experience. It's too much to know that they never come with the full stages and theatrics to add the fact that they came without speakers.

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This was the 3rd concert I have seen Muse at. I have to say as far as concerts go, you won't find one with any more to it than a Muse concert. I have been to many concerts and I love them all. Music made in a studio is never going to capture the real live sound. Music is made to be played live!

The Simulation tour was simply amazing. Visually, audibly and just being there. Having trombones being played, actually played not recorded and being a part of the opening was simply astonishing. It as a great sound and visually it was amazing. The same with Pressure, having the trombones out there added to the song and made it unbelievable.

They also played Dig Down the acoustic gospel version live. With Dom, Matt and Chris playing center of the stadium. Chris on the acoustic guitar, Matt on the piano and Dom obviously on the drums. What a neat set to see them playing so close together and the gospel signers on stage lit up by their costumes. Very well done!

Our son didn't(teenager) didn't understand the Close Encounters of the 3rd kind part. Where Matt was playing the guitar and the mother ship was responding. He is too young. :-) My wife and I got it.

Watching Matt play his guitar by his tong! What? I had never seen anything like it. He is amazing. Chris is just amazing on bass and Dom on drums. These guys can do it all!

What a fun show. I really appreciate what Muse has done to give back to their fan's. Too many bands don't care as long as they sell their tickets. Muse doesn't appear to be like that. Even purchasing tickets, they allow the true fans to purchase first getting the best seats.

I look forward to seeing them again! Great show, great music, and a great time. Playing for almost 2 hours. Great job Muse!

Over the course of two decades, Muse’s live show has evolved into one of the most sensational spectacles in the world - an experience worthy of four (!) live DVDs churned out since the release of Hullabaloo in 2001.

From humble beginnings touring the UK dive bar circuit, the band’s intellectual prog-rock quickly earned them the heavy burden of ‘the next Radiohead’: a stigma brushed aside, and a prophecy fulfilled.

The band’s trajectory to international stardom was driven in the early noughties by huge success around ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ and ‘Absolution’; a pair of records that delivered sold out arena shows across the globe.

From that point on, Muse poured everything into their live show. From huge satellite dishes beaming light into the sky to monumental, rotating pillars, each tour delivers something totally unexpected, and utterly jawdropping. And that’s prior to any mention of the crazy, crazy talent exhibited on stage. Matt Bellamy, one of the few true rockstars of the modern age, thrashes and strokes at his guitar in equal measure, and delivers stunning falsetto vocals. Though the band have recruited extra, ‘behind-the-scenes’ members over recent years, the amount of noise produced by the three piece remains astounding.

With Glastonbury and Coachella headline slots - and just about everything other accolade - under their belts, where now for Muse? Somehow, the only way, still, is up. And it’s guaranteed to be totally bombastic.

Since their incarnation in 1994, the Devon trio has evolved from a garage rock band into a momentous live act that has conquered the largest stages and festivals all around the planet with their space-themed apoco-pop rock. The band has six albums in its discography, which was not seem like very much for an artist that has reached a reputation as saintly as Muse, yet it is what Matt Bellamy and co transform their music into onstage which continues to wow audiences.

As the bass rumbles and begins 'Supremacy', the band appear all at once surrounded by fire and pyrotechnics as they wage some solar war all within their own minds. As they run through their hits such as 'Supermassive Black Hole' and 'Starlight' at blistering speeds, the audience have no choice to watch on in blind amazement. Matt Bellamy is a frontman often likened to the late, great Freddie Mercury and after seeing him perform you realise there is serious weight behind these lofty claims.

No matter how big his crowd, Matt throws himself into every blistering guitar solo and whips crowds into frenzies like no other. When the finale of 'Knights Of Cydonia' kicks in, the audience has completely surrendered itself to the supernatural, surreal world of Muse and simply hope they will never return.

Santiago de Chile - October 13th

The first good surprise was with the opening band, Kaiser Chiefs. The show was short but a very good one! The singer, Ricky Wilson, is very charismatic and an excellent dancer!

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the sound was very good, the instruments were heard in good frequency and also the voices.

The band has a strong connection on stage and a great dynamic between them.

The setlist was very well chosen, mixing successful songs from previous albums, like Hysteria, Supermassive and Starlight; and new album hits like: Algorithm, Propaganda and Thought Contagion.

The songs were similar to other shows that they played on this tour in all Latin America, but they surprised Santiago with the song Bliss (not in other setlists).

Lead singer Matt sings very well live can make different tones of voice, is incredible, just like the albums!

In addition, the lighting games and dancers who were on the stage during the show further contributed to the whole presentation.

The show finished with Knights of Cydonia and made everyone very happy!

A great night! Thank you Muse!

I had seen Muse a few times at various festivals over the years (Reading twice, V Festival, Download) and wanted to see them in their own show and I thought what better place than to do that than at Londons O2 Arena.

Muse played for 2 hours with a faultless performance. Belting out classics such as Plug In Baby, Stockholm Syndrome and completing the evening with the infectious Knights Of Cydonia as well as promoting songs from the current Drones album.

My only regret of the evening was having to be upstairs on Level 4 for this concert. People standing in the Floor areas and Level 1 seem to be able to let loose and enjoy themselves but upstairs really didn't know how to behave at a rock concert with he majority remaining seated and I was even asked to sit down by the person behind me. Unfortunately the big arenas can bring out the punters who aren't used to what a rock concert can be about but i'll balance this comment by saying that I should have been downstairs if I really wanted to rock out.

Great performance by band, disappointed with the crowd as a whole.

We came in from Houston to see Muse in Austin. I've had to miss their TX shows in the past because I didnt have the money or time, but this year I said fuck it, I'm going to this show and I wont miss them again. It was so worth it. They sounded amazing, the whole band are great performers. They posted the whole concert on facebook so I thought that was cool. I can watch it again if I want. So, so worth it. The stage was really cool with these stacks of video monitors in the back and they were staggered. It's hard to describe, but it looked really good. The only complaint I had was that I bought an actual seat but everyone stood the whole time, so it was kind of pointless, but I'm glad I had something to lean on if I got too tired. It was kind of hard to see the band on stage because people were in the way, but I'm sort of short so...oh well. It was a very minor complaint and nothing against Muse. If (I should say WHEN) I see them again, I'll try to get a seat on the rail with no one in front of me, but you know how it goes.

An impressive start with "Psycho" brought all the energy to the Olympia-halle without any warming up. The setlist was loaded with the tracks of their latest Best-Rock-Album-Grammy winner, "Drones", but also included some classics as "Plug In Baby", "Stockholm Syndrome", and an amazing performance of "Citizen Erased", a song from "Origin of Symmetry" rarely played in the latest years shows.

The stage in itself deserves recognition as it was meant to rotate, while holding a structure from where around ten drones came into the show flashing and wandering around some meters over the crowd. In addition, a series of interactive projections were prepared in accordance to every song lyrics.

Bellamy asked people to help on singing the already classic "Time Is Running Out", as well as "Starlight" and the whole chorus for "Uprising".

A great show that clarifies why they are one of the best live bands at the moment.

There is a reason these guys play in big arenas. It’s not just a few guys on a stage playing their music, it’s a production. Even up in the nosebleeds it was a great show.

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Had it all! Glowing glasses, lit up suits, giant robots, a piano that shoots lasers, dancers with flashlights, smoke machines and glowing batons, and a special appearance by Eddie! People hanging from wires, surprises coming up from trap doors, lasers, lasers and more lasers! The set was a blistering 26 songs lasting a little over two hours!

I will definitely see them again the next time they come to town. Though not from the balcony. They say “Don’t look down if you have a thing about heights.” That’s where the stage is!

Great show.

Saw them in Milan 20/5. I've been attending concerts for more than 10 years now and this gig goes into my top 5!! The show, the energy, the sound (!!) was amazing! I was blown away by Matt's voice, so clear and beautiful, Chris's dexterity with the bass (for me the second best bass player ever) and Dominic's drum solos. I loved the round stage in the center of the arena, you can really see them well from wherever you are standing/seating. I really wish more bands could afford this kind of technology, oh well... And the video projections, especially the puppeteering part during The Handler... genious and scary! The setlist included almost all the songs I wanted to hear live (I only missed Stockholm Syndrome and Bliss). All in all, kudos to the guys, really, I hope too see them again very soon.

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Vikings minicamp takeaways: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold and some under-the-radar standouts

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson’s extension eliminated all of the possible hoopla. Once the superstar wide receiver signed his $140 million deal, the Minnesota Vikings’ mandatory minicamp became about football and nothing else.

Minnesota practiced for nearly two hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each position group was stationed on a particular side of the field for individual drills. The practices finished with a full-team competition.

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How did J.J. McCarthy look?

Overarching quarterback observations are largely unimportant at this stage, and none are a referendum on McCarthy’s potential.

The Vikings structured their practices with little 11-on-11 work. The quarterbacks mostly threw on their own, with some seven-on-seven competition mixed in. Even when they did include the full roster, few players ran full speed.

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McCarthy missed some passes over the first two days. He grounded one to fullback C.J. Ham in the flat. He hummed a throw over the middle Wednesday that safety Theo Jackson lunged and tipped.

Thursday, though, McCarthy looked much better. He lasered one over the middle to tight end Robert Tonyan . He feathered a completion to receiver Trent Sherfield on the far right sideline. Tracking passes feels like a fruitless exercise right now — so many variables factor into these throws, and all a basic stat line does is falsely sway the narrative — but Thursday was easily the rookie’s most efficient day.

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This isn’t surprising. McCarthy is practicing new concepts and throwing to new receivers. He is using different footwork. Defenders are moving across his line of vision faster than he has ever experienced. Inconsistency should be the expectation. And the frustrated McCarthy clapped at himself after some throws. After good ones, he high-fived fellow quarterbacks Sam Darnold , Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall and patted the helmets of receivers.

Tonyan complimented McCarthy on Thursday for his affinity for “ripping it.” Other than that, the Vikings staffers and players remained mostly quiet about McCarthy’s performance. That isn’t surprising, either.

They want to take this slow. To help him develop confidence. To allow him to try throws, make mistakes and learn. Head coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff believe that’s the best path to long-term success, and everyone seems on board.

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What should we take away from Darnold’s showing?

Darnold looked calm, confident and prepared for what is likely to be another starting opportunity.

Thursday, he surveyed receivers in a seven-on-seven rep, then placed the ball perfectly in stride toward second-year receiver Jordan Addison . Once Addison caught the ball and turned upfield, multiple teammates who had been watching from behind Darnold yelled, “Thatta boy, Sam!”

Darnold’s consistency stood out for three days. He connected with Jefferson on a couple of over routes Wednesday, dropping the ball into hard-to-see windows. He anticipated cuts and displayed touch.

“I know firsthand how much arm talent he has,” said defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (Stanford), who played against Darnold (USC) in college. “This is the best team he’s been on. This is the best system for him. He’s hopefully going to find the ceiling of his play this season for us.”

Darnold took every first-team rep. When the Vikings split the fields between the starters and the developmental groups, he stayed with the starting group with Mullens while McCarthy and second-year man Hall trotted over to the other field.

Again, this is not a definitive sign of where McCarthy stands.

Which other new additions stood out?

How about 28-year-old cornerback Shaquill Griffin?

Jefferson jawed with Griffin after an incompletion Thursday in a seven-on-seven rep. Griffin seemed amused by the conversation. He’ll likely pay for the back and forth in training camp, but his confidence is unmistakable.

“It almost gives me that same feeling as Patrick Peterson when he came into the building,” safety Josh Metellus said Wednesday. “He’s a guy who has seen a lot of football, and he’s giving us tidbits, especially the young guys in the corner room.”

The Vikings tried to rely on Akayleb Evans and Mekhi Blackmon in 2023. Both struggled at times, forcing Byron Murphy Jr. outside. Griffin’s presence allows defensive coordinator Brian Flores to move Murphy back inside in nickel packages.

“You’ve got a guy in Byron who has been primarily inside his whole career,” Metellus said. “Now you’ve got a guy in Shaq who has been primarily outside. So, you get the best of both worlds in that room.”

Another significant aspect is Griffin’s comfort in man coverage, which the Vikings used more of this week than last year. Expect Flores to spin the coverage dial more in 2024 to stay unpredictable.

Who else should fans be keeping their eyes on?

One defender and one skill player.

Theo Jackson and Ty Chandler .

Countless staffers and players brought up Jackson’s name this week. He filled in for some of safety Cam Bynum’s first-team snaps when he left the field for a brief rest. Metellus even said, “I’ve been telling (Jackson) for a few weeks, ‘You’ve been balling.’”

Chandler’s name should not be a surprise here. Right tackle Brian O’Neill said last year he’d long felt Chandler was one of the team’s most explosive players. Phillips reiterated that message Thursday.

“I see us as having a one-two punch at running back (alongside Aaron Jones ),” Phillips said, “almost like they have in Detroit. I don’t know if that’s what’s happening on the offensive side, but I know that we have two true No. 1 running backs. I’d buy stock in Ty Chandler if I could.”

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What about a player who has not been in the building until this year?

The Vikings worked out the former Detroit Lions , Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears tight end a few weeks ago and were blown away. They signed the tight end who caught 52 passes in 2020 and 53 in 2023. He already looked like a favorite target of the quarterbacks’ this week.

Tonyan played only 28 percent of the Bears’ offensive snaps last year. He described the dip in opportunity as a “tough situation, going from playing 60 snaps a game to 10.” He wants to prove the Bears’ decision not to use him was a miscalculation.

Is there an undrafted player to pay attention to?

Dwight McGlothern , a cornerback who played in college at LSU and Arkansas.

McGlothern played at LSU for current Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones, who at the time was LSU’s defensive coordinator. McGlothern met with Jones before his pro day at Arkansas, and their relationship played a role in McGlothern’s signing with the Vikings.

Thursday, McGlothern was one of the final players on the field, listening intently to Murphy, who passed along tidbits about techniques to use when pressing receivers.

“In college, there are formations that other teams would come out in, and I would already know the play (they were going to run),” McGlothern said. “Here, so far, you just have to rely on your technique, alignment and leverage.”

McGlothern spent most of this week with the developmental group, but Thursday, the Vikings tossed him in with some of the starters. Neither size nor length is an issue. He stands 6 feet 2 and is as lanky as Evans, who is big for the position.

Who didn’t show up and why?

Jalen Nailor , who was one of the more impressive Vikings performers throughout the first few organized team activities, was not present this week. The Vikings said he missed workouts due to an illness. Absences have been a theme for the 2022 sixth-round pick, who lost time last year because of a lower-leg injury and concussion. His uncertainty also raises a question: Do the Vikings need another receiver beyond Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield? (If you’re asking me, the answer is yes.)

Fourth-round cornerback Khyree Jackson did not practice Thursday due to an illness, and the team said tight end Nick Muse was not there because of an undisclosed injury. During all three practices, tight end T.J. Hockenson and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel jogged on a side field. Both are progressing well, according to O’Connell.

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Alec Lewis is a staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. He grew up in Birmingham, Ala., and has written for Yahoo, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Kansas City Star, among many other places. Follow Alec on Twitter @ alec_lewis