Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart 2025-26 - CBS Sports

Offensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Quarterback	J. McCarthy Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Could face competition this year Hand: Questionable for start of Training Camp J.J. McCarthy Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Could face competition this year Hand: Questionable for start of Training Camp	C. Wentz Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp Carson Wentz Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp	M. BrosmerMax Brosmer J. WolfordJohn Wolford B. RypienBrett Rypien
Running Back	A. Jones Vikings' Aaron Jones: Set to be released barring trade Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp Aaron Jones Vikings' Aaron Jones: Set to be released barring trade Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. MasonJordan Mason	T. ChandlerTy Chandler Z. ScottZavier Scott
Fullback	C. HamC.J. Ham	—	—
Wide Receiver	J. Jefferson Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Simple contract restructure Justin Jefferson Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Simple contract restructure	J. AddisonJordan Addison	J. NailorJalen Nailor T. FeltonTai Felton J. JonesJeshaun Jones M. Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Myles Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp D. FlemingDontae Fleming J. DavisJoaquin Davis
Tight End	T. Hockenson Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp T.J. Hockenson Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. Oliver Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Josh Oliver Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	G. Bartholomew Back: Questionable for start of Training Camp Gavin Bartholomew Back: Questionable for start of Training Camp B. YurosekBen Yurosek B. SimsBen Sims B. NesbitBryson Nesbit
Left Tackle	C. Darrisaw Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Christian Darrisaw Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. SkuleJustin Skule	J. FlaxJeremy Flax
Left Guard	D. JacksonDonovan Jackson	J. HuberJoe Huber	—
Center	R. Kelly Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Ryan Kelly Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp	M. JurgensMichael Jurgens	V. LeeVershon Lee Z. Correll Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Zeke Correll Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp
Right Guard	W. FriesWill Fries	H. ByrdHenry Byrd	—
Right Tackle	B. O'NeillBrian O'Neill	B. BrandelBlake Brandel	W. RouseWalter Rouse M. Nelson Undisclosed: Questionable for start of Training Camp Matt Nelson Undisclosed: Questionable for start of Training Camp C. EtienneCaleb Etienne

Defensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Left Defensive End	L. Rodriguez Vikings' Levi Drake Rodriguez: Registers 2.0 sacks in Year 2 Levi Drake Rodriguez Vikings' Levi Drake Rodriguez: Registers 2.0 sacks in Year 2	—	—
Nose Tackle	J. Redmond Vikings' Jalen Redmond: Tendered by Minnesota Jalen Redmond Vikings' Jalen Redmond: Tendered by Minnesota	T. TaimaniTaki Taimani	—
Right Defensive End	J. Hargrave Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Set to be cut by Minnesota Javon Hargrave Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Set to be cut by Minnesota	T. Ingram-DawkinsTyrion Ingram-Dawkins	E. Williams Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Elijah Williams Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp
Left Inside Linebacker	B. CashmanBlake Cashman	B. RichterBo Richter	J. RossJosh Ross
Right Inside Linebacker	E. WilsonEric Wilson	I. Pace Jr.Ivan Pace Jr.	—
Strongside Linebacker	A. Van GinkelAndrew Van Ginkel	T. BattyTyler Batty	—
Weakside Linebacker	J. Greenard Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Could be traded Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jonathan Greenard Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Could be traded Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp	D. TurnerDallas Turner	C. ChamblissChaz Chambliss
Right Cornerback	B. MurphyByron Murphy	F. MoreauFabian Moreau	Z. VaughnZemaiah Vaughn
Left Cornerback	I. RodgersIsaiah Rodgers	D. McGlothern Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp Dwight McGlothern Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. Okudah Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jeff Okudah Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Z. VaughnZemaiah Vaughn
Slot Cornerback	T. Jackson Vikings' Theo Jackson: In and out of starting role in 2025 Theo Jackson Vikings' Theo Jackson: In and out of starting role in 2025	T. ThomasTavierre Thomas	—
Strong Safety	J. Metellus Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp Josh Metellus Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp	K. HailassieKahlef Hailassie	—
Free Safety	H. SmithHarrison Smith	J. Ward Vikings' Jay Ward: Moves up to bigger role in 2025 Jay Ward Vikings' Jay Ward: Moves up to bigger role in 2025	—

Special Teams Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Punter	R. WrightRyan Wright	—	—
Kicker	W. ReichardWill Reichard	—	—
Long Snapper	A. DePaolaAndrew DePaola	—	—
Holder	R. WrightRyan Wright	—	—
Punt Returner	M. Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Myles Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. JonesJeshaun Jones	—
Kick Returner	M. Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Myles Price Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	T. FeltonTai Felton	T. ChandlerTy Chandler