Vikings Projected Starters in 2024 | Post-Minicamp
Minnesota Vikings training camp minicamp is about 5.5 weeks away, as the club concluded minicamp last week.
Vikings Projected Starters in 2024 | Pre-Minicamp
The following is an early peek at what a 53-man roster might look like, featuring starters on offense and defense. Starters are noted in bold.
Note: Men crossed off the list could land on the practice squad and avoid outright release.
— Offensive Roster —
Quarterback (3)
QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: J.J. McCarthy
QB3: Jaren Hall
Out: Nick Mullens
Running Back (3)
RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
Out: DeWayne McBride | Myles Gaskin
**We predict the Vikings will eventually re-sign Cam Akers.
Fullback (1)
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver (5)
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Brandon Powell
WR4: Trent Sherfield
WR5: Jalen Nailor
Out: Lucky Jackson | Malik Knowles | Thayer Thomas | Trishton Jackson | N’Keal Harry | Ty James | Jeshaun Jones | Devron Harper
**N’Keal Harry may convert to tight end, but that doesn’t much help his roster safety.
***We also believe Powell and Sherfield will basically split WR3 targets.
Tight End (3)
TE1: T.J. Hockenson (PUP)
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Robert Tonyan
TE4: Johnny Mundt
Out: Nick Muse | Trey Knox | Sammis Reyes
Left Tackle (2)
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Walter Rouse
Out: Doug Nester
Right Tackle (2)
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry
Out: Spencer Rolland
Center (2)
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney
Out: Michael Jurgens
Left Guard (1)
LG1: Dalton Risner
Out: Henry Byrd | Tyrese Robinson
Right Guard (2)
RG1: Blake Brandel
RG2: Ed Ingram
Out: Jeremy Flax
— Defensive Roster —
Outside Linebacker (6)
OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Dallas Turner
OLB3: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB4: Andre Carter II
OLB5: Patrick Jones II
OLB6: Gabriel Murphy
Out: Jihad Ward | Owen Porter | Bo Richter
Defensive End (4)
DE1: Jerry Tillery
DE2: James Lynch
DE3: Jaquelin Roy
DE4: Levi Drake Rodriguez
Out: Jonathan Bullard | Jonah Williams | Tyler Manoa
Nose Tackle (1)
NT1: Harrison Phillips
Out: Taki Taimani
Middle Linebacker (2)
MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Kamu Grugier-Hill
Out: Abraham Beauplan | Dallas Gant
Weakside Linebacker (2)
WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Brian Asamoah
Out: KJ Cloyd
Cornerback (6)
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Shaquill Griffin
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Andrew Booth
CB5: Khyree Jackson
CB6: NaJee Thompson
Out: Akayleb Evans | Jaylin Williams | A.J. Green III | Dwight McGlothern
Safety (5)
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
Out: Lewis Cine
**Cine could be traded for a late-round draft pick, rendering this roster cut moot.
— Special Teams Roster —
Kicker (1)
K1: Will Reichard
Out: Parker Romo
Punter (1)
P1: Seth Vernon
Out: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper (1)
LS: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: Ty Chandler
Punt Returner
PR1: Brandon Powell
The Vikings are expected to win around seven games this season, according to oddsmakers.
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