The Vikings’ Depth Chart on the Eve of NFL Free Agency
K. Joudry
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The day is almost here, folks. Some people will be as giddy as a young one on December 24th. Others are simply looking forward to the merciful end of relentless speculation.
Regardless of where you find yourself, the hope is that the Vikings’ depth chart will be a useful refresher. A lot of talent remains and yet there are also plenty of roster weaknesses. After all, Minnesota has pretty deliberately been moving themselves into a chaotic couple days. Much remains uncertain about the 2024 roster.
The Kirk Cousins domino is the almighty one. Once the QB decision is made, the Vikings will be able to make a pile of other decisions.
But then there’s the reality that the front seven needs an overhaul. And then there’s the issue at running back. And don’t forget about the lack of depth along the offensive line. Oh, and another corner couldn’t hurt and neither would a bit more help at receiver.
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to compete in 2024. Aiding them in their task is a budget that’s sitting at roughly $35 million, per Over the Cap. And, of course, there are a pile of free agents who have the potential to help the Vikings.
Take a look at the depth chart to see Minnesota’s current strengths and weaknesses.
The Vikings’ Depth Chart Ahead of Free Agency
Offense
Quarterback
QB1: Nick Mullens
QB2: Jaren Hall
Running Back
RB1: Ty Chandler
RB2: Kene Nwangwu
RB3: Myles Gaskin
RB4: DeWayne McBride
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: N’Keal Harry
WR5: Trishton Jackson
WR6: Lucky Jackson
WR7: Thayer Thomas
WR8: Daylen Baldwin
WR9: Malik Knowles
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Tyrese Robinson
Left Guard
LG1: Henry Byrd
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Coy Cronk
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
Defense
Edge Rusher
OLB1: Patrick Jones
OLB2: Andre Carter
Defensive Line
DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jaquelin Roy
DT/DE3: Dean Lowry
Inside Linebacker
LB1: Ivan Pace
LB2: Brian Asamoah
LB3: William Kwenkeu
LB4: Abraham Beauplan
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Mekhi Blackmon
CB3: Akayleb Evans
CB4: Andrew Booth Jr.
CB5: Jaylin Williams
CB6: Joejuan Williams
CB7: NaJee Thompson
CB8: A.J. Green III
Safety
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
S6: Lewis Cine
Special Teams
Kicker
K1:
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS1: Andrew DePaola
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K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter and as a co-host for Notes from the North, a humble Vikings podcast.