Where the Vikings Need to Double Dip to Keep Beefing Up the Roster
The Vikings need to double dip at several roster spots.
Standing above all other roster needs is the quarterback depth (or lack thereof). Minnesota had just J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer going into free agency. But while that has been addressed, the Vikings still need another arm (preferably an arm that has some miles on the odometer). Consider the other roster spots that most obviously need further enhancement.
The Vikings Need Help at LB, RB, and CB
If everything goes perfectly, Minnesota can add a high-end corner or linebacker in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Adding Sonny Styles would be a dream scenario for the Vikings. He’s young and is coming out of a major college program, details that Minnesota tends to like in high selections. So, too, does Styles play a position of need. His upside is that of being a matchup weapon, someone who can spy quarterbacks and shut down tight ends.
The Vikings’ effort in recent days has been to address the linebacker position. More specifically, the moves have been to extend Eric Wilson and tender Ivan Pace Jr. Double dipping at linebacker makes a pile of sense, though, since Wilson is older. Ditto for Blake Cashman.
At running back, a young option makes a ton of sense.
The Vikings are moving ahead with RB1 Aaron Jones, RB2 Jordan Mason, and RB3 Zavier Scott. Not bad, but in need of youth. Roll out the double dip by going for someone in the draft.
Next to no chance, folks, that Jeremiyah Love falls to No. 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft (the Vikings’ top selection unless there’s a trade). Seeing him drop down the board means Minnesota would be foolish to overlook the Notre Dame talent. If Love gets scooped up, the Vikings would still be wise to prioritize the position, possibly with one of a pair of the 3rd-Round selections.
Finally, consider corner.
Rolling with James Pierre alongside the in-house top pair — Byron Murphy and Isaiah Rodgers — is a decent spot. No urgent need there. What is needed is promising talent in the pipeline. Ideally, a highly-picked young fella who can be solid immediately and sizzling in the future.
The Vikings no longer have a gaping hole at corner. The need still does exist, though. Being proactive is the way to go. Add a young fella who doesn’t need to step into the spotlight in Week 1. If he proves to be capable, then send him on the field. If not, the call is to slowly develop.
The 2026 NFL Draft takes place in Pittsburgh. The three-day event will roll from Thursday, April 23rd until Saturday, April 25th. Afterwards, there’s a feeding frenzy to scoop up the remaining talents, many of whom should have been drafted. Current Vikings such as RB Jordan Mason, DT Jalen Redmond, and LB Eric Wilson (among others) got picked up within undrafted free agency.
Minnesota doesn’t have a ton of crazy, backbreaking roster needs. Free agency has addressed essentially all of them (apart from punter, perhaps center).
Nevertheless, the Vikings are probably going to double dip in certain areas to keep enhancing the roster competition, depth, and overall talent.
