Vikings’ middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D


              Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) looks on at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
            
              FILE -Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings are transitioning to a 3-4 defense and leaning on returner Dalvin Tomlinson and newcomer Harrison Phillips to anchor the interior of the line and serve as the primary run-stoppers for a unit trying to bounce back from a second straight substandard season.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
            
              Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) laughs with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
            
              Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) jokes with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vikings’ middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D