Another early day

Running back Chester Taylor, linebacker Ben Leber (calf), wide receiver Aundrae Allison (hamstring) and running back Wendell Mathis (leg) all sat out the afternoon practice, which coach Brad Childress cut short by 25 minutes.

Rookie linebacker David Herron had the defensive play of the day, punching the ball out of fullback Naufahu Tahi's hands and intercepting a Tarvaris Jackson pass.

Wide receiver Troy Williamson got the biggest ovation, however, when he went to the ground to pull in a Jackson rocket.

Williamson dropped an earlier pass and rookie running back Adrian Peterson heard it from the coaches after an unsuccessful attempt at a one-handed catch.