The Vikings’ Depth Chart as Week 10 Hits the Schedule
For at least a pair of reasons, the Vikings’ depth chart is looking different.
First, the week featured the NFL trade deadline. Running back Cam Akers and left tackle Cam Robinson got added prior to the deadline arriving. The main day hit the calendar and Minnesota decided to stay on the sidelines, but the recent additions have nevertheless proven to be important.
But then there are the injuries. In particular, Matt Daniels’ special teams have been hit hard. All Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola needs to step away and so, too, does rookie sensation Will Reichard. The end result is 2/3 of the Vikings’ special teams group needing some time in the infirmary.
John Parker Romo, who was in Minnesota for the offseason kicking competition, is back to handle field goals, extra points, and kickoffs. Snapping the football will be Jake McQuaide (read more about those moves on PurplePTSD).
Otherwise, consider how the roster hierarchy looks as Minnesota ventures down to Jacksonville to take on Doug Pederson’s Jags. Pulling off the win would mean climbing up to a mighty fine 7-2 record.
The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 10
Offense
Quarterback
QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Brett Rypien
Running Back
RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Cam Akers
RB3: Ty Chandler
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trent Sherfield
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
Left Tackle
LT1: Cam Robinson
LT2: Walter Rouse
Left Guard
LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Michael Jurgens
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Dalton Risner
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry
Defense
Edge Rusher
OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Jihad Ward
OLB5: Patrick Jones
Defensive Line
DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: Jerry Tillery
DT/DE4: Jalen Redmond
DT/DE5: Levi Drake Rodriguez
Inside Linebacker
LB1: Blake Cashman
LB2: Ivan Pace
LB3: Kamu Grugier-Hill
LB4: Brian Asamoah
Cornerback
CB1: Stephon Gilmore
CB2: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB3: Shaq Griffin
CB4: Akayleb Evans
CB5: Fabian Moreau
CB6: Dwight McGlothern
Safety
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
Special Teams
Kicker
K1: John Parker Romo
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS1: Jake McQuaide
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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, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.