The Vikings Depth Chart — With 2 Days until LAC

Jordan Addison Eyeing
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches his first career pass for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings hope to avoid an 0-3 record in 2023, as only four teams in the last 33 years have overcome such a hole to later reach the postseason.

The Vikings Depth Chart — With 2 Days until LAC

Minnesota hosts Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, also 0-2, at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Here’s the current unofficial depth chart with two days until showtime.

— Offensive Roster —

With 2 Days until
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands the ball off to running back Alexander Mattison (2) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback

QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Jaren Hall

Running Back

RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Cam Akers
RB3: Ty Chandler
RB4: Myles Gaskin

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; USC wide receiver Jordan Addison reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings twenty-third overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. | Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on during warmups before a wild card game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: K.J. Osborn
WR3: Jordan Addison
WR4: Brandon Powell

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: David Quessenberry

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann

Left Guard

LG1: Ezra Cleveland
LG2: Dalton Risner

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Blake Brandel

— Defensive Roster —

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (11) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) talk during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Outside Linebacker

OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: Marcus Davenport
OLB3: Patrick Jones
OLB4: D.J. Wonnum
OLB5: Andre Carter

Defensive End

DE1: Jonathan Bullard
DE2: Dean Lowry
DE3: Jaquelin Roy

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Khyiris Tonga

Middle Linebacker

Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) runs with the ball past Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports.

MLB1: Ivan Pace
MLB2: Brian Asamoah

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Jordan Hicks
WLB2:Troy Dye

Cornerback

CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Akayleb Evans
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Andrew Booth
CB5: NaJee Thompson

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Lewis Cine
S6: Jay Ward

— Special Teams Roster —

Aug 3, 2023; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) during training camp at TCO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Kicker

K1: Greg Joseph

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS: Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

KR1: Ty Chandler
KR2: Brandon Powell

Punt Returner

PR1: Brandon Powell

after revenge game
Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reacts during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

Injured Reserve

  • William Kwenkeu (LB)
  • James Lynch (DT)
  • Jalen Nailor (WR)
  • Kene Nwangwu (RB)

Non-Football Injury List

  • Malik Knowles (WR)
  • Chris Reed (OG)

Practice Squad

  • Hakeem Adeniji (OT)
  • Junior Aho (DE)
  • Henry Byrd (OG)
  • C.J. Coldon (CB)
  • Sheldon Day (NT)
  • N’Keal Harry (WR)
  • Lucky Jackson (WR)
  • Trishton Jackson (WR)
  • DeWayne McBride (RB)
  • Tyrese Robinson (OG)
  • T.J. Smith (NT)
  • Benton Whitley (OLB)
  • Joejuan Williams (CB)
  • Jaylin Williams (CB)
  • Luiji Vilain (OLB)
  • Nick Vigil (LB)

The Vikings have +7,000 Super Bowl odds as of mid-September and are forecasted to win 7.5 games by sportsbooks. Both sets of odds have changed for the worse since the 0-2 start.


Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band).

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