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As the Vikings prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers in the regular season opener Sunday, the team’s roster is all but set. So here we are, getting you caught up after a busy Labor Day weekend that included a whole bunch of roster transactions.
After a busy offseason for the Minnesota Vikings that included moving into a new headquarters, landing two prolific free agents, losing an offensive lineman to a season-ending injury, trading for a center, dishing out extensions and going 3-1 in the preseason, it’s finally time to set the regular season roster.
The Minnesota Vikings will undergo a roster transformation no more than two days after the final preseason game. By Saturday, September 1st (the 53-man roster deadline), more than a third of the players on the team will be waived.
The offense excelled despite missing three starters on the offensive line. A day after many football fans witnessed an inspiring performance by former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, the new man in Minnesota quickly countered the feat with an impressive outing of his own.
On Tuesday, in advance of the Saturday showdown against the Denver Broncos, the Minnesota Vikings released the first preseason depth chart of 2018. Although roles may change leading up to the regular season, here’s a look at how the 90-man roster is currently comprised in eyes of the coaching staff.
Between hiring a new offensive coordinator, combining nearly all of the organization’s staff under one roof, saying goodbye to some familiar faces and announcing two of the most exciting free agent deals in team history, the Minnesota Vikings had a very busy offseason.