The Vikings Roster — after 1st Wave of Free Agency

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Mar 14, 2025
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings’ free-agent dealings have not disappointed, adding Ryan Kelly (C), Will Fries (G), Jonathan Allen (DT), Javon Hargrave (DT), and Isaiah Rodgers (CB).

The Vikings Roster — after 1st Wave of Free Agency

More players will be on the way, and the NFL Draft is six weeks away.

But to get you caught up to speed, this is the Vikings’ roster following free agency’s first wave, and one might call it much improved.

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

— Offensive Roster —

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) drops back against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Quarterback

QB1: J.J. McCarthy
QB2: Brett Rypien

Free Agents: n/a

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Zavier Scott

Free Agents: Cam Akers

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Free Agents: n/a

Wide Receiver

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Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) reacts with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after scoring his first career touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins (not pictured) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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

Free Agents: Brandon Powell

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver

Free Agents: n/a

Left Tackle

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

Free Agents: Cam Robinson

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Justin Skule
RT3: Leroy Watson

Free Agents: David Quessenberry

Center

C1: Ryan Kelly
C2: Garrett Bradbury

Free Agents: Dan Feeney

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Henry Byrd

Free Agents: n/a

Right Guard

RG1: Will Fries
RG2: Michael Jurgens

Free Agents: Dalton Risner

— Defensive Roster —

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans 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

Defensive End

DE1: Jonathan Allen
DE2: Javon Hargrave
DE3: Jalen Redmond
DE4: Levi Drake Rodriguez
DE5: Jonathan Harris
DE6: 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

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images.

MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Eric Wilson
MLB3: Max Tooley

Free Agents: Kamu Grugier-Hill

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Brian Asamoah

Free Agents: n/a

Cornerback

CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Mekhi Blackmon
CB3: Isaiah Rodgers
CB4: Dwight McGlothern
CB5: Tavierre Thomas
CB6: NaJee Thompson
CB7: Nahshon Wright
CB8: Ambry Thomas
CB9: Reddy Steward
CB10: Kahlef Hailassie

Free Agents: Stephon Gilmore | Shaquill Griffin | Fabian Moreau

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Josh Metellus
S3: Theo Jackson
S4: Jay Ward
S5: Bubba Bolden

Free Agents: n/a

— Special Teams Roster —

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Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright (17) practices before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images.

Kicker

K1: Will Reichard

Free Agents: n/a

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Free Agents: n/a

Long Snapper

LS1: Andrew DePaola

Free Agents: n/a

Kick Returner

KR1: Ty Chandler

Punt Returner

PR1: Jalen Nailor

Vikings Roster
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

The Vikings have fabulously addressed almost all offseason roster needs in the last few days, so much so that the draft in six weeks could be used to select the best player available, regardless of position.

The draft is 41 days away.

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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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