After a highly competitive training camp, the Vikings have finally settled on their initial 53-man roster.
There were a number of undrafted free agents that proved to be success stories, including quarterback Max Brosmer, receiver Myles Price, tight end Ben Yurosek, offensive guard Joe Huber, defensive tackle Elijah Williams, linebacker Austin Keys, and edge rusher Chaz Chambliss.
There were also some surprising cuts, including receiver Lucky Jackson, who was taking reps with the starters in training camp, and edge rusher Gabe Murphy, who looked like he had worked himself into the rotation.
It’s almost a certainty that the 53-man roster will end up looking much different when the Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field.
You should expect the Vikings to make some additional moves in the near future.
Will they find a way to trade for veteran receiver Adam Thielen? Will they add depth in the secondary by signing veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore? Will they seek out a reliable returner veteran receiver Mecole Hardman?
All of those questions will be answered soon enough.
Here’s a look at where everything stands for the Vikings right now:
Quarterback (3)
J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer
Running Back (4)
Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, Ty Chandler, Zavier Scott
Fullback (0)
(C.J. Ham ham was placed on injured reserve designated for return)
Receiver (5)
Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor, Tai Felton, Tim Jones, Myles Price
Tight End (3)
T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek
Offensive Line (10)
Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Brian O’Neill, Justin Skule, Walter Rouse, Blake Brandel, Joe Huber, Michael Jurgens
Defensive Line (6)
Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Elijah Williams
Edge Rusher (5)
Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Bo Richter, Chaz Chambliss
(Tyler Batty was placed on injured reserve designated for return)
Linebacker (5)
Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace Jr., Eric Wilson, Kobe King, Austin Keys
Cornerback (4)
Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, Jeff Okudah, Dwight McGlothern
Safety (5)
Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus, Theo Jackson, Jay Ward, Tavierre Thomas
Specialists (3)
Will Reichard (K), Ryan Wright (P), Andrew DePaola (LS)
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