The Vikings’ First Regular Season Depth Chart Is Here

Josh Frey |

Sep 5, 2023

Grading the Vikings Position Groups: Offense

Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings are set to begin their 2023 regular season this weekend when they play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 10th.

Ahead of this regular season opener, the Vikings’ first regular season depth chart has been released. Here is a look at where all 53 players stand heading into the regular season.

Offense

Quarterback

Starter: Kirk Cousins
Backups: Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall

Running Back

Starter: Alexander Mattison
Backups: Ty Chandler, Myles Gaskin

Wide Receiver

Starters: Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn
Backups: Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor; Brandon Powell

Tight End

Starter: T.J. Hockenson
Backups: Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse

Offensive Tackle

Starters: Christian Darrisaw (LT) and Brian O’Neill (RT)
Backups: David Quessenberry (LT) and Oli Udoh (RT)

Interior Offensive Line

Starters: Ezra Cleveland (LG), Garrett Bradbury (C), and Ed Ingram (RG)
Backups: Austin Schlottmann (C) and Blake Brandel (RG)

Defense

First Regular Season Depth Chart — Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates a sack during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive End

Starters: Jonathan Bullard and Dean Lowry
Backup: Jaquelin Roy

Nose Tackle

Starter: Harrison Phillips
Backup: Khyiris Tonga

Outside Linebacker

Starters: Marcus Davenport and Danielle Hunter
Backups: Patrick Jones and D.J. Wonnum; Andre Carter

Inside Linebackers

Starters: Brian Asamoah and Jordan Hicks
Backups: Troy Dye and Ivan Pace

Cornerback

Starters: Akayleb Evans and Byron Murphy
Backups: Andrew Booth and Mekhi Blackmon; NaJee Thompson

Safeties

Starters: Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith
Backups: Lewis Cine and Josh Metellus; Theo Jackson and Jay Ward

Special Teams

Kicker

Starter: Greg Joseph

Punter

Starter: Ryan Wright

Long-Snapper

Starter: Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

Starter: Ty Chandler
Backup: Brandon Powell

Punt Returner

Starter: Brandon Powell

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Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh enjoys running, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.