The Updated Vikings Depth Chart — vs. Colts

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The Minnesota Vikings started 5-0 out of the gate, tabulating wins over the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets. They then enjoyed a bye week — that did the team no good.

The Updated Vikings Depth Chart — vs. Colts

Minnesota has lost two straight to the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams, desperately needing a dub this weekend on Sunday Night Football.

Next up is the Indianapolis Colts in three days, a club showcasing an even-steven .500 record.

So, with a 5-2 record and the Colts on the horizon, here’s the Vikings’ 53-man roster. Starters are noted in bold.

— Offensive Roster —

Depth Chart
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Quarterback

QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Brett Rypien

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Cam Akers

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

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WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trent Sherfield

Tight End

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

IR: Nick Muse

Left Tackle

LT1: Cam Robinson
LT2: Walter Rouse

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry (Questionable)

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Dalton Risner (Designated for Return)
RG3: Michael Jurgens

Defensive Roster

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Outside Linebacker

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Patrick Jones II
OLB4: Dallas Turner
OLB5: Jihad Ward
OLB6: Bo Richter

IR: Gabriel Murphy

Defensive End

DE1: Jerry Tillery
DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DE3: Levi Drake Rodriguez

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani (Questionable)

Middle Linebacker

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MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Kamu Grugier-Hill

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Blake Cashman (Questionable)
WLB2: Brian Asamoah

IR: Jordan Kunaszyk

Cornerback

CB1: Stephon Gilmore
CB2: Byron Murphy
CB3: Shaquill Griffin
CB4: Fabian Moreau
CB5: Akayleb Evans
CB6: Dwight McGlothern

Safety

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

— Special Teams Roster —

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Kicker

K1: Will Reichard

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS: Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

KR1: Ty Chandler
KR2: Brandon Powell

Punt Returner

PR1: Brandon Powell

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Practice Squad

  • Henry Byrd (OL)
  • Andre Carter II (OLB)
  • Myles Gaskin (RB)
  • Trishton Jackson (WR)
  • Lucky Jackson (WR)
  • Jeshaun Jones (WR)
  • Bobby McCain (S)
  • Calvin Munson (LB)
  • Julian Pearl (OT)
  • Jalen Redmond (DT)
  • Sammis Reyes (TE)
  • Tyrese Robinson (OL)
  • Zavier Scott (RB)
  • Robert Tonyan (TE)
  • Max Tooley (LB)
  • Thayer Thomas (WR)
  • Nahshon Wright (CB)

The last time Minnesota dueled Indianapolis, it created the greatest comeback in NFL history.


Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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