The Vikings Depth Chart — with Free Agency 3 Days Away

Dustin Baker |

Mar 7, 2025

J.J. McCarthy warms up before the Vikings’ preseason game against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. — Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) goes through pregame warmups before facing the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium, displaying early poise and focus in his debut preseason action under the home lights. The rookie’s routine drew plenty of attention from fans eager to see his first snaps. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings have about 25 players on the docket to hit free agency in three days — and about $63 million to spend during the process (maybe a bit less now that Theo Jackson has been re-signed). Most expect Minnesota to spend big next week.

The Vikings Depth Chart — with Free Agency 3 Days Away

NFL free agency kicks off Monday (“legal tampering”), and the 2025 NFL Draft is six weeks after that.

The team has also signed 17 players since losing in the postseason to the Los Angeles Rams, so here’s a look at the current depth chart.

The following roster includes active players and free agents, which are noted in each section.

— Offensive Roster —

Quarterback

QB1: J.J. McCarthy
QB2: Brett Rypien

Free Agents: Sam Darnold | Daniel Jones | Nick Mullens

Running Back

RB1: Ty Chandler
RB2: Zavier Scott

Free Agents: Cam Akers | Aaron Jones

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Free Agents: n/a

Wide Receiver

Vikings Depth Chart — Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Jeshaun Jones
WR5: Thayer Thomas
WR6: Lucky Jackson

Free Agents: Brandon Powell | Trent Sherfield

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver

Free Agents: Johnny Mundt

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Walter Rouse
LT3: Marcellus Johnson

Free Agents: Cam Robinson

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Leroy Watson

Free Agents: David Quessenberry

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury

Free Agents: Dan Feeney

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Henry Byrd

Free Agents: n/a

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Michael Jurgens

Free Agents: Dalton Risner

— Defensive Roster —

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.

Outside Linebacker

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Bo Richter
OLB5: Gabriel Murphy

Free Agents: Jihad Ward | Patrick Jones II

Defensive End

DE1: Jalen Redmond
DE2: Levi Drake Rodriguez
DE3: Jonathan Harris
DE4: Travis Bell
*Please Note: Most NFL terminology considered this spot “defensive tackle.”

Free Agents: Jonathan Bullard | Jerry Tillery

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani

Free Agents: n/a

Middle Linebacker

Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.

MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Max Tooley

Free Agents: Kamu Grugier-Hill

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Brian Asamoah

Free Agents: n/a

Cornerback

CB1: Mekhi Blackmon
CB2: Dwight McGlothern
CB3: NaJee Thompson
CB4: Nahshon Wright
CB5: Ambry Thomas
CB6: Reddy Steward
CB7: Kahlef Hailassie

Free Agents: Stephon Gilmore | Shaquill Griffin | Fabian Moreau | Byron Murphy

Safety

S1: Josh Metellus
S2: Theo Jackson
S2: Jay Ward

Free Agents: Camryn Bynum | Harrison Smith

— Special Teams Roster —

Kicker

K1: Will Reichard

Free Agents: n/a

Punter

P1: None

Free Agents: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS1: Andrew DePaola

Free Agents: n/a

Kick Returner

KR1: Ty Chandler

Punt Returner

PR1: Jalen Nailor

Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

The Vikings’ primary offseason roster needs include cornerback, interior defensive line, interior offensive line, and running back. The club could need a safety, too, if Harrison Smith retires and/or Camryn Bynum leaves next week.

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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 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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