A Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection Prior to Preseason Week 3 vs. Cardinals

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Aug 25, 2023
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The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals in their final preseason game.

This is a very important weekend for potential roster bubble players, and ahead of the final preseason matchup, here is a Vikings 53-man roster projection for the 2023 season.

Offense

Vikings 53-Man Roster
Aug 3, 2023; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Nick Mullens (12) and Kirk Cousins (8) talk during warm ups at TCO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback (3)

  • Kirk Cousins
  • Nick Mullens
  • Jaren Hall

Cuts: Jordan Ta’amu

Running Back (4)

  • Alexander Mattison
  • Ty Chandler
  • Kene Nwangwu
  • C.J. Ham

Cuts: Aaron Dykes, Abram Smith, DeWayne McBride

Wide Receiver (6)

  • Justin Jefferson
  • K.J. Osborn
  • Jordan Addison
  • Jalen Nailor
  • Jalen Reagor
  • Brandon Powell

Cuts: Jacob Copeland, Lucky Jackson, Trishton Jackson, Garett Maag, Blake Proehl, Thayer Thomas

Tight End (4)

  • T.J. Hockenson
  • Josh Oliver
  • Johnny Mundt
  • Nick Muse

Cuts: Ben Sims, Colin Thompson

Offensive Tackle (4)

  • Christian Darrisaw
  • Brian O’Neill
  • Blake Brandel
  • Vederian Lowe

Cuts: Christian DiLauro, Chim Okorafor, Oli Udoh, Jarrid Williams

Interior Offensive Line (5)

  • Ezra Cleveland
  • Garrett Bradbury
  • Ed Ingram
  • Austin Schlottmann
  • Alan Ali (or outside player)

Cuts: Chris Reed, Jack Snyder, Josh Sokol

Defense

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) celebrates the win after the game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Outside Linebacker (5)

  • Danielle Hunter
  • Marcus Davenport
  • D.J. Wonnum
  • Patrick Jones
  • Luiji Vilain

Cuts: Andre Carter, Tanner Vallejo

Defensive Line (5)

  • Dean Lowry
  • Harrison Phillips
  • Khyiris Tonga
  • Jaquelin Roy
  • Esezi Otomewo

Cuts: Junior Aho, Calvin Avery, Ross Blacklock, Jonathan Bullard, T.J. Smith

Off-Ball Linebacker (3)

  • Jordan Hicks
  • Brian Asamoah
  • Ivan Pace

Cuts: Troy Dye, Wilson Huber, Troy Reeder, Tanner Vallejo, Abraham Beauplan

Cornerback (6)

  • Byron Murphy
  • Akayleb Evans
  • Andrew Booth
  • Mekhi Blackmon
  • Joejuan Williams
  • NaJee Thompson

Cuts: Kalon Barnes, C.J. Coldon, Tay Gowan, Jaylin Williams

Safety (5)

  • Harrison Smith
  • Cam Bynum
  • Josh Metellus
  • Lewis Cine
  • Jay Ward

Cuts: Theo Jackson, Jake Gervase

Special Teams

Vikings
Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Kicker

  • Greg Joseph

Punter

  • Ryan Wright

Long-Snapper

  • Andrew DePaola
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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.