Rookie minicamp would be difficult to pull off without somebody to toss the pigskin. The Vikings snagged a pair of arms to address the deficit.

Consider what Ben Goessling of The Star Tribune had to say: “The two QBs for the #Vikings’ rookie minicamp this weekend are Aidan Bouman — son of former Vikings QB Todd Bouman — and veteran invite Cooper Rush, who made his first NFL start at U.S. Bank Stadium in 2021, when he led the Cowboys to a Sunday night win over Mike Zimmer’s final team.”

Vikings Snagged Two Passers for Minicamp

Lately, the news has been focused on WR Jauan Jennings. Bringing him to town greatly enhances the danger of the offensive attack. No longer is there concern about the (potential) drop off at WR3.

Lingering in the background of those receiver quibbles — concerns that are largely satisfied by Mr. Jennings — are the young fellas who have been tossed into the mix. UDFA signing Dillon Bell has generated optimism. Likewise, there have been other young receivers tossed into the equation, such as Luke Wysong, Marcus Sanders Jr., and Shaleak Knotts (among others).

Who is going to pass the ball to these guys?

Last year, the Vikings had Max Brosmer as a rookie. He could shoulder a lot of the burden as he got acclimated to life as a pro. Such is not the case for the current iteration of the Minnesota Vikings due to no quarterbacks being added via the draft or undrafted free agency. A pivot toward a pair of arms therefore makes sense.

Aidan Bouman makes sense as a regional guy, having played college ball at South Dakota (which is to say nothing of the family connection Goessling highlights). The likelihood of him proving so impressive that he gets invited back to compete for a roster spot as a member of the 90-man offseason roster is low, but all a ball player can ask for is a chance. The focus shifts to him making the most of his opportunity.

For Cooper Rush, the intrigue is a bit higher since he has proven to be a capable NFL passer, if only in a depth capacity.

The 32-year-old boasts a pretty nice build for the position at 6’3″ and 225 pounds. The great majority of his experience came down in Dallas but he snagged some work in Baltimore, as well. Since 2017, Rush has played in 42 games while starting 16. His career stats show a 61.1% completion rate alongside a 20/14 TD-to-INT ratio.

Now, that’s not to say the Vikings are looking to acquire Cooper Rush.

What he offers, though, is a veteran presence who now has a touch more familiarity with the team’s coaching staff. A future where the position gets walloped by injury yet again could involve giving him a call to see about coming in as a QB3 or practice squad passer.

Craig Peters offers a broader list of everyone who is involved with the festivities at rookie minicamp. Lots of the participants are the drafted players alongside the UDFA haul, but there’s a ton of tryout players, too. Sometimes, those guys impress, earning a contract to come back for other portions of the offseason.

Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.

The Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream premiered on May 8, 2026, showcasing the content for the upcoming update. Besides three new characters, there will be a brand new Archon Quest available, which will bridge the gap between the next story chapter of Snezhnaya and that of Nod-Krai. The upcoming patch is set to release on May 20, 2026.

This article will cover everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream.

Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream overview

1) New characters

Nicole, Prune, and Lohen will be the three new characters in the Luna VII update to become playable. Nicole and Lohen are 5-star characters, while Prune will be a 4-star.

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2) New weapons

Two new weapons will be available during the Luna VII update:

• Angelos’ Heptades: Signature weapon of Nicole (5-star Catalyst)
• Disaster and Remorse: Signature weapon of Lohen (5-star Polearm)

3) New Story Quests and Boss

Two new quests will be available, one of which will be a main story mission (Archon Quest), titled the Truth Amongst the Pages of Puranas. The second one is a main story quest related to Lohen, and is called Lepus Miles Chapter: Act 1.

After you complete the Archon Quest, a new weekly boss, Exiled Master of the Heretical Path, will be available.

4) New Artifacts

Two new artifact sets will be available, as was announced during the Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream:

• Celestial Gift
• Disenchantment in Deep Shadows

5) Banners

The following banners will be available during the Genshin Impact Luna VII update:

Phase 1

• Nicole (5-star Pyro)
• Durin (5-star Pyro)
• Prune (4-star Anemo)

Phase 2

• Lohen (5-star Cryo)
• Mavuika (5-star Pyro)

Each of the 5-star characters will also receive a banner for their signature weapons.

New Events

The following events will be available as part of the upcoming update:

• Phantasmal Pals
• Kaleidoscopic Color Chase
• Trials of the Brave Warrior

Gameplay updates and quality-of-life changes

The following QoL patches were announced during the Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream:

• New feature that will showcase when the story auto-saves
• A new feature allowing you to read key events from past main story quests.
• New rewards are claimable after obtaining the Stella Fortuna from the To Temper Thyself and Journey Afar mode.

Genshin Impact Luna VII livestream codes and other key details

Here are the codes from the Genshin Impact Luna VII special program:

• BacktoSumeru: Primogems x100, Mystical Enhancement Ore x10
• NiColaCoco: Primogems x100, Hero’s Wit x5
• WilltoWin: Primogems x100, Mora x50000

The codes will expire on May 11 at 12 AM (UTC+8). The special preview program also showcased a clip from the upcoming region of Snezhnaya.

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