Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart 2025-26 - CBS Sports

Offensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Quarterback	J. McCarthy Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Good to go J.J. McCarthy Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Good to go	M. BrosmerMax Brosmer	C. Wentz Shoulder: IR. Injured Reserve Carson Wentz Shoulder: IR. Injured Reserve
Running Back	A. Jones Vikings' Aaron Jones: Cleared to play Aaron Jones Vikings' Aaron Jones: Cleared to play	J. MasonJordan Mason	Z. ScottZavier Scott T. Chandler Vikings' Ty Chandler: Questionable but still on IR Knee: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14 Ty Chandler Vikings' Ty Chandler: Questionable but still on IR Knee: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14
Fullback	C. HamC.J. Ham	—	—
Wide Receiver	J. JeffersonJustin Jefferson	J. AddisonJordan Addison	J. NailorJalen Nailor M. PriceMyles Price T. FeltonTai Felton R. Moore Knee: IR. Injured Reserve Rondale Moore Knee: IR. Injured Reserve
Tight End	T. HockensonT.J. Hockenson	J. OliverJosh Oliver	B. YurosekBen Yurosek B. SimsBen Sims G. Bartholomew Back: Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return - Week 14 Gavin Bartholomew Back: Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return - Week 14
Left Tackle	C. Darrisaw Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Downgrades to DNP Knee: Full Practice on Friday. Questionable for Week 14 vs. Washington Christian Darrisaw Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Downgrades to DNP Knee: Full Practice on Friday. Questionable for Week 14 vs. Washington	J. SkuleJustin Skule	—
Left Guard	D. Jackson Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Bumps up to limited practice Ankle: Limited Practice on Friday. Questionable for Week 14 vs. Washington Donovan Jackson Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Bumps up to limited practice Ankle: Limited Practice on Friday. Questionable for Week 14 vs. Washington	J. HuberJoe Huber	—
Center	R. Kelly Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Logs full practice Thursday Ryan Kelly Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Logs full practice Thursday	M. JurgensMichael Jurgens	B. Brandel Vikings' Blake Brandel: Able to practice in full Thursday Blake Brandel Vikings' Blake Brandel: Able to practice in full Thursday
Right Guard	W. FriesWill Fries	J. HuberJoe Huber	—
Right Tackle	B. O'NeillBrian O'Neill	J. SkuleJustin Skule	W. RouseWalter Rouse M. Nelson Undisclosed: IR. Injured Reserve Matt Nelson Undisclosed: IR. Injured Reserve

Defensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Left Defensive End	J. AllenJonathan Allen	L. Rodriguez Neck: Out for Week 14 vs. Washington. Expected Return - Week 15 Levi Drake Rodriguez Neck: Out for Week 14 vs. Washington. Expected Return - Week 15	—
Nose Tackle	J. RedmondJalen Redmond	—	—
Right Defensive End	J. HargraveJavon Hargrave	T. Ingram-DawkinsTyrion Ingram-Dawkins	E. WilliamsElijah Williams
Left Inside Linebacker	B. CashmanBlake Cashman	A. KeysAustin Keys	—
Right Inside Linebacker	E. WilsonEric Wilson	I. Pace Jr.Ivan Pace Jr.	B. RichterBo Richter
Strongside Linebacker	A. Van GinkelAndrew Van Ginkel	D. TurnerDallas Turner	—
Weakside Linebacker	J. Greenard Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Set to suit up Jonathan Greenard Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Set to suit up	C. ChamblissChaz Chambliss	T. BattyTyler Batty
Right Cornerback	B. MurphyByron Murphy	—	—
Left Cornerback	I. RodgersIsaiah Rodgers	F. MoreauFabian Moreau	J. Okudah Concussion: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14 Jeff Okudah Concussion: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14
Slot Cornerback	T. Jackson Vikings' Theo Jackson: Ruled out with neck issue Neck: Out for Week 14 vs. Washington. Expected Return - Week 15 Theo Jackson Vikings' Theo Jackson: Ruled out with neck issue Neck: Out for Week 14 vs. Washington. Expected Return - Week 15	T. ThomasTavierre Thomas	—
Strong Safety	J. Metellus Vikings' Josh Metellus: Ready for Sunday Josh Metellus Vikings' Josh Metellus: Ready for Sunday	—	—
Free Safety	H. SmithHarrison Smith	J. WardJay Ward	—

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. PriceMyles Price	—	—
Kick Returner	M. PriceMyles Price	T. FeltonTai Felton	T. Chandler Vikings' Ty Chandler: Questionable but still on IR Knee: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14 Ty Chandler Vikings' Ty Chandler: Questionable but still on IR Knee: IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return - Week 14