Vikings Depth Chart with Free Agency 3 Weeks Out

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Feb 21, 2025
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) reacts with the crowd after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason recently hit Week No. 6 and has showcased the contract extension of head coach Kevin O’Connell to date. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores will also return for Year No. 3 after failing to earn a head coaching gig.

Vikings Depth Chart with Free Agency 3 Weeks Out

NFL free agency is 17 days away, and the 2025 NFL Draft is six weeks after that.

The team has also signed 16 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 —

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

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

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Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks at the big screen during second half of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-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 | 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 —

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Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates a sack with linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-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

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: 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: Jay Ward

Free Agents: Theo Jackson | Camryn Bynum | Harrison Smith

— Special Teams Roster —

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a 41-yard field goal out of the hold of punter Ryan Wright (17) in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

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

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Nov 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks to the video board in the third quarter game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports.

Minnesota has approximately $63 million to spend on in-house and external free agents as of February 21st. The Vikings primary offseason roster needs include cornerback, interior defensive line, interior offensive line, and running back.

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