These 11 Vikings Players Remain in Limbo

Dustin Baker |

Mar 29, 2025

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings offseason is humming, with about a dozen new players joining the franchise and a similar amount unsigned as of March 29th.

These 11 Vikings Players Remain in Limbo

Free agency has ground to a halt, for the most part. Most attention has shifted to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Heading into April, these 11 Vikings players from the 2024 roster have not joined new teams and need NFL homes. They’re listed alphabetically.

1. Cam Akers (RB)

Through three waves of free agency, Akers has signed nowhere and may now have to wait until after the draft when general managers examine their RB fallout.

vikings — Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) and linebacker E.J. Speed (45) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

Akers is a dependable RB2 or RB3 and will find a team before too long.

2. Jonathan Bullard (DT)

Quietly, Bullard played for the Vikings in three consecutive seasons. However, in previous offseasons, he would’ve signed back in Minnesota by now.

Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) celebrates his tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Bullard is a sweet run-stopper who evidently doesn’t have a roster spot with Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen in the mix.

3. Dan Feeney (iOL)

Dan Feeney didn’t play much for the 2024 Vikings, but he could’ve filled in at center or guard in a pinch.

Dec 19, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Dan Feeney (67) leaves the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports. NFL Los Angeles Chargers offensive line Dan Feeney.

He and his sweet haircut will fill out some team’s iOL depth after the draft.

4. Stephen Gilmore (CB)

“I’m probably the last corner playing. So, definitely going to sit down with my family and think about what’s best for me and go from there,” Gilmore said in January about his 2012 draft class, mentioning that his body was “feeling it.”

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

When Gilmore injured his hamstring in a win over the Arizona Cardinals in December, it seemed the Vikings would take his recovery cautiously. They did, causing Gilmore to miss two games. On the whole, however, Gilmore’s stop in Minnesota was rather successful. He produced a 63.9 Pro Football Focus grade this season, decent by most standards, along with a 99.4 passer-rating-against.

Retirement seems like his next stop.

5. Shaquill Griffin (CB)

Minnesota could sign Griffin if it decides a spot-starting corner is needed this summer.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) runs back an interception against the Green Bay Packers during their football game Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

For example, last summer, rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson passed away, and Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL right away at training camp.

The Vikings could call Griffin in a pinch if bizarre stuff went down.

6. Kamu Grugier-Hill (LB)

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signed Eric Wilson — a blast from the past — this month, perhaps cancelling a Grugier-Hill reunion.

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) runs back his interception against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

But the veteran linebacker will sign somewhere before Week 1.

7. Fabian Moreau (CB)

Another veteran depth corner, Minnesota won’t need Moreau in 2025 unless emergencies hit.

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) and linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) celebrate a play against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

Moreau has ample NFL experience.

8. Brandon Powell (WR)

Rondale Moore became a Viking in free agency, and he’s a younger man’s Brandon Powell.

Oct 8, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

The Powell era in Minnesota is kaput.

9. David Quessenberry (OT)

Justin Skule, a reservist offensive tackle, took Quessenberry’s job this offseason. Some organization will require OT depth after the draft and give Quessenberry a jingle.

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota tackle David Quessenberry (76) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

For his role on a team, Quessenberry is an excellent LT2 or RT2.

10. Dalton Risner (G)

This poor guy never gets signed during the first few weeks of free agency.

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikngs guard Dalton Risner (66) reacts with the crowd after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

It’s an annual tradition for Risner, and he’ll hang out this spring until a guard-needy hits his line.

11. Jihad Ward (OLB)

Dallas Turner is poised to earn more defensive snaps for the 2025 Vikings, rendering Ward an odd man out, at least through three weeks of free agency.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota linebacker Jihad Ward (52) celebrates after the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.

A general manager will notice his defensive line versatility and sign him this spring or summer.

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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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