Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
At long last, the day has arrived. The Minnesota Vikings have completed the preseason. The focus is now firmly on where things are going with the final roster. To that end, consider a Vikings 53-man roster projection. Needing to see some more info for who was employed by the Vikings means being able to check out the team website.
However, all of the Vikings’ 91 players going into cut weekend are included below in some form. Hit me up on social media — @VikingsGazette — if you think I’m incorrect. A Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection
Offense — 25 Players
Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton (13) catches a pass as Baltimore Ravens safety Silas Walters (36) defends during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
QB | 3:
QB1 Kyler Murray
QB2 Carson Wentz
QB3 J.J. McCarthy
Cut: Max Brosmer
RB | 3:
RB1 Jordan Mason
RB2 Aaron Jones
RB3 Zavier Scott
Cut: Demond Claiborne, Jermar Jefferson
FB | 1:
FB1 Max Bredeson
— READ MORE: A Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection as Training Camp Begins —
— READ MORE: Who Stays, Who Goes?
A 53-Man Roster Projection —
WR | 6:
WR1 Justin Jefferson
WR2 Jordan Addison
WR3 Jauan Jennings
WR4 Tai Felton
WR5 Myles Price
WR6 Dillon Bell
Cut: Jeshaun Jones, Dontae Fleming, Trayvon Rudolph, Marcus Sanders, Terrill Davis, Michael Briscoe
TE | 3:
TE1 T.J. Hockenson
TE2 Josh Oliver
TE3 Gavin Bartholomew
Cut: Ben Yurosek, Bryson Nesbit, Marshall Lang, Matt Lauter
OL | 9:
OL1 Christian Darrisaw
OL2 Brian O’Neill
OL3 Ryan Van Demark
OL4 Walter Rouse
OL5 Donovan Jackson
OL6 Will Fries
OL7 Blake Brandel
OL8 Michael Jurgens
OL9 Caleb Tiernan
Cut: Gavin Gerhardt, Joe Huber, Tristan Leigh, Henry Byrd, Vershon Lee, Joshua Gray, Delby Lemieux, Tomas Rimac
Defense — 25 Players
Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver (34) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jake Golday (41) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
EDGE | 6:
EDGE1 Andrew Van Ginkel
EDGE2 Dallas Turner
EDGE3 Ty Ingram-Dawkins
EDGE4 Tyler Batty
EDGE5 Bo Richter
EDGE6 Chaz Chambliss
Cut: Cam’Ron Stewart, Kenny Dyson
DL | 5:
DT1 Jalen Redmond
DT2 Levi Drake Rodriguez
DT3 Domonique Orange
DT4 Caleb Banks
DT5 Elijah Williams
Cut: Isaiahh Loudermilk, Jonathan Harris, Jahvaree Ritzie, Smith Vilbert
LB | 4:
LB1 Blake Cashman
LB2 Eric Wilson
LB3 Jake Golday
LB4 Ivan Pace Jr. Cut: Jacob Roberts, Bangally Kamara, Josh Ross
CB | 4:
CB1 Byron Murphy Jr. CB2 Isaiah Rodgers
CB3 James Pierre
CB4 Chuck Demmings
Cut: Zemaiah Vaughn, Da’Veawn Armstead, Marcus Allen, Tre Hawkins III, Bryce Phillips, Jarod Washington
S | 6:
S1 Josh Metellus
S2 Theo Jackson
S3 Jay Ward
S4 Jacob Thomas
S5 Jakobe Thomas
S6 Tavierre Thomas
Cut: Kahlef Hailassie
Special Teams — 3 Players
Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
K | 1:
K1 Will Reichard
P | 1:
P1 Brett Thorson
Cut: Johnny Hekker
LS | 1:
LS1 Andrew DePaola
Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD .
Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian.
Jude 1:24-25.
