Vikings Roster Cut Tracker — 2024

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Aug 26, 2024
Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride (27) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Josh Jobe (28) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings have until 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 27th, to trim the roster from 91 players to 53. When it’s all said and done, about 700+ players around the NFL will hit open free agency, while others hope to join practice squads.

Vikings Roster Cut Tracker — 2024

Minnesota’s cuts began Monday morning with the release or waiver of 14 players.

Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Corral (17) drops back against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports.

These are those men.

Released on Monday, 8/26

  • Matt Cindric (OL)
  • Matt Corral (QB)
  • Chuck Filiaga (OL)
  • A.J. Green III (CB)
  • Justin Hall (WR)
  • Mo Ibrahim (RB)
  • Neal Johnson (TE)
  • Tyler Manoa (DL)
  • DeWayne McBride (RB)
  • Doug Nester (OL)
  • Owen Porter (OLB)
  • Sammis Reyes (TE)
  • Spencer Rolland (OL)
  • Jaylin Williams (CB)

This page will continue to update in real-time with roster updates.

Released on Tuesday, 8/27

  • Jaquelin Roy (DT)
  • Myles Gaskin (RB)
  • Andre Carter II (OLB)
  • Kene Nwangwu (RB)
  • James Lynch (DT)
  • Bobby McCain (S)
  • Bo Richter (OLB)
  • Tyrese Robinson (OL)
  • Lewis Cine (S)
  • Nahshon Wright (CB)
  • Henry Byrd (OL)
  • Lucky Jackson (WR)
  • Thayer Thomas (WR)
  • Dallas Gant (LB)
  • N’Keal Harry (TE)
  • Duke Shelley (CB)
  • Robert Tonyan (TE)
  • Jonah Williams (DT)
  • Malik Knowles (WR) Waived/Injured

Placed on IR

  • Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) IR

Below is the team’s live depth chart, although unofficial. Rookies are in bold.

Offense

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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Quarterback

QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Jaren Hall

IR: J.J. McCarthy

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trishton Jackson
WR6: Trent Sherfield

Tight End

TE1: Josh Oliver
TE2: Johnny Mundt
TE3: Nick Muse

PUP: T.J. Hockenson

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Walter Rouse

IR: Jeremy Flax

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Michael Jurgens

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram

IR: Dalton Risner

Defense

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Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) celebrates after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.

Outside Linebacker

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

IR: Gabriel Murphy

Defensive End

DE1: Jerry Tillery
DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DE3: Levi Drake Rodriguez
DE4: Jalen Redmond

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani

Middle Linebacker

MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Brian Asamoah

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Kamu Grugier-Hill

IR: Jabril Cox | Jordan Kunaszyk

Cornerback

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

IR: Mekhi Blackmon, NaJee Thompson

Safety

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

Special Teams

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (46) celebrates his game-winning kick against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

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
PR2: Jalen Nailor

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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 Vikings 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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