But that didn't stop Thursday's joint session from providing bleachers full of Vikings faithful with some fireworks. Especially as it pertained to the young quarterbacks. Which side got the best of Thursday's practice,

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel got knocked down attempting to break up a player fight during a joint practice with the Vikings on Thursday.

The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other.

The Las Vegas Raiders held a productive joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. One of the bigger storylines to monitor was the play of the defensive line. Superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby was elite as always. Elsewhere, the defensive tackle position occasionally struggled, but recent acquisition Thomas Booker was a standout.

The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos conduct a joint practice on Thursday, Aug. 14, and we'll keep you updated on any and all developments.

J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.

That said, Mike Evans showcased his talents well for the Buccaneers as he reportedly destroyed the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks during the two teams’ practice on Thursday. The Tampa Bay Times’s Rick Stroud attended, relaying the offense’s general dominance but specifically highlighting Evans, who enters his 12th campaign.

Take a look at all the latest updates and highlights from the Rams' joint practice with the Saints on Thursday.