After learning that he was being suspended for three games without pay for violating the NFL’s policy and program on substances of abuse, receiver Jordan Addison talked to reporters on Wednesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center and said he doesn’t plan to appeal.

“I’m going to let it go as it is,” Addison said. “Just put it behind me and keep coming out here with my teammates.”

This has been a long time coming for Addison following his July 2024 arrest in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence. He pleaded no contest to a lesser charge last month before training camp. He has been waiting to learn his punishment from the NFL ever since.

“I was ready for whatever the league had to give to me,” Addison said. “I’m going to work through it, and whenever I’m back I’m going to ball out.”

The length of the suspension means Addison will not be eligible to play for the Vikings until Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland. He can still participate in training camp and play in the exhibition season.

What has he learned about himself throughout the process?

“I learned a lot,” Addison said. “Now I’m ready to focus on ball.”

Here are more takeaways from Day 1 of training camp:

How is McCarthy?

There was a lot to like from McCarthy in practice as he looked confident while leading the offense. It’s pretty clear that he’s getting more comfortable with everything head coach Kevin O’Connell is asking him to do on a daily basis.

There were a number of very good throws from McCarthy, including a rocket to tight end T.J. Hockenson in the red zone, and a layered ball to Addison along the sideline. The fact that McCarthy has shown marked improvement with his touch is a good sign.

It wasn’t all good for McCarthy, however, as he appeared to get sped up with pressure in his face during 11-on-11 drills, which resulted in him throwing an ill advised pass that was intercepted by linebacker Blake Cashman.

Who stood out?

Though it’s hard to gauge how effective the ground game is when tackling isn’t allowed, there have been times throughout training camp when the Vikings have looked pretty dynamic running the ball.

There were some noticeably effective runs from running backs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason during 11-on-11 drills. There was also a long run by speedy running back Ty Chandler on which he showed some burst to get to the outside.

It might be time to star talking about reserve running back Zaiver Scott, too, as he has been impressive throughout training camp and could push for a spot on the roster.

Quote of the day

“Those are my brothers. No matter who it is I’m the first guy in the fight. No matter what. They know that. I know they would do the same thing for me. Just being a former hockey player — I used to be the enforcer out there believe it or not — I love that stuff.”

— McCarthy, on coming to the defense of Aaron Jones earlier in camp

Injury report

Edge rusher Gabe Murphy was able to finish practice after looking like he had suffered a serious injury in special teams drills. He crumbled to the ground after the play and stayed down for a few minutes while being tended to by trainers.

Not long after, however, Murphy popped up, dusted himself off, and returned to practice. He then proceeded to make his presence felt during 11-on-11 drills. That was good news for the Vikings because Murphy has been a standout in camp.

What’s next?

Another practice on Thursday before scheduled rest Friday. The preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium is slowly starting to come into focus.

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By ALEXA ST. JOHN

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore up the National Weather Service after deep cuts this spring raised concern about dangerous understaffing, the Trump administration confirmed Wednesday.

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NOAA was granted permission to fill critical positions at its weather arm, including openings for meteorologists, hydrologists and electronics technicians, Trump administration officials said. The hirings are part of an exemption to a freeze on federal hiring in place through at least Oct. 15.

NOAA declined to comment further.

The planned hiring was first reported by CNN.

The Department of Government Efficiency has gutted NOAA and the National Weather Service, which are key for the nation’s daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring and more. Hundreds of NOAA forecasters and other employees have been cut, and NWS offices around the country have had a number of vacancies.

The administration has also weighed ending the sharing of satellite data that is key to effective storm tracking and stopped tracking the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters.

Meteorologists and climate scientists have warned of consequences with fewer workers in positions that are crucial, especially as the hurricane season got underway. After deadly flash flooding that killed dozens of people in Texas last month, some local officials and Democrats suggested that the deep staffing cuts may have contributed to endangering lives, though others defended the agency’s work.

Experts cautiously applauded the exemption for hirings as positive news.

“While this new development is great news for the NWS and the American public, I would like to see that the hiring actions are actually underway,” said Louis Uccellini, former NOAA administrator for weather services and NWS director.

The hirings are said to include the “mission-critical field positions” that the agency announced it would hire for in June “to further stabilize front line operations.” The agency did not say at the time how many roles would be filled.

Alexa St. John is an Associated Press climate reporter. Follow her on X: @alexa_stjohn. Reach her at ast.john@ap.org.

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Right-hander Taj Bradley became the second of the Minnesota Twins’ pitchers acquired at the MLB trade deadline to post a strong organizational debut.

Bradley — like Mick Abel last weekend — couldn’t push the St. Paul Saints to a victory. St. Paul lost 7-4 at home to Iowa on Wednesday.

But Bradley, who had plenty of major league experience with Tampa Bay and was traded for reliever Griffin Jax, allowed just one run in six innings. He gave up five hits and walked none, while striking out four. He faced the minimum through his first four innings.

However, the game was 1-1 when Bradley left after throwing 73 pitches, 47 for strikes. Brooklyn Park native John Klein then made his Triple-A debut and gave up six runs on five hits and two walks in 2/3 of an inning.

Noah Cardenas hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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By MATTHEW PERRONE

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and patients about safety issues with two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths.

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The Food and Drug Administration issued two alerts Wednesday about electrical problems tied to the company’s heart-zapping defibrillator systems and a separate issue with a heart implant used to reduce stroke risk.

The agency said some of the company’s Endotak Reliance defibrillator wires can become calcified, leading to failures in delivering life-saving shocks to the heart, according to the FDA.

Defibrillators are surgically placed in the upper chest, where they monitor irregular heartbeats and use electrical shocks to jolt the heart back to normal.

As of July 24, Boston Scientific has reported 386 serious injuries and 16 deaths associated with this issue, the agency said.

Ten of the deaths were judged to be due to the device failing to function properly, the company said in an email. Four were linked to attempts to surgically remove the devices from patients and two others were deemed unrelated to the implants.

Boston Scientific’s wires were distributed between 2002 and 2021 and are no longer available, the company noted in its letter to doctors. Some patients will need to have the devices replaced, though physicians should weigh the risks of the removal procedure.

In a separate notice, the FDA said Boston Scientific recently updated instructions for implanting its Watchman device, which closes a portion of the heart’s left atrium to reduce the risk of stroke.

In a letter to physicians, the company noted that there is an increased risk of blockages in the bloodstream depending on the level of anesthesia for patients undergoing the initial implantation procedure. Watchman is an alternative to long-term treatment with blood thinners for patients at increased risk of stroke.

As of July 30, the company has reported 120 serious injuries and 17 deaths related to the issue, the FDA said.

A company investigation concluded that the safety issue “is not associated with the design or manufacture of any component of the Watchman system.

Heart devices, including defibrillators and other implants, are Boston Scientific’s largest business, making up two-thirds of its $5 billion in revenue for the most recent quarter.

Shares of Boston Scientific Corp. fell nearly 1.8 percent Wednesday to close at $102.95 in trading.

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