Daily Norseman
Well, the final 53 and practice squad is set. I think it is a little strange to only have 4 corners on the actice roster amd 2 on the practice squad. This cant be final right? They need at least one more on the 53 man roster IMHO. Maybe they think of the corners that are on the practice squad is enough?
I asked Google Gemini (and ChatGPT) this …
How many times have nfl teams only had 4 cornerbacks on the final 53 man roster?
Here is the response …
Information on the exact number of times NFL teams have kept only four cornerbacks on their final 53-man roster is not a readily available statistic. This kind of data would require a comprehensive historical analysis of every NFL team’s roster for every season, which is not compiled in a public, easily searchable database.
However, based on general knowledge of NFL roster construction and recent news, here’s what we do know:
It is rare, but it happens. Teams typically carry 5-7 cornerbacks on their 53-man roster, as the position is crucial for depth and special teams. Four is considered a very low number, and it often signals that the team either has a great deal of confidence in its top players or plans to add more cornerbacks after the initial roster is set (e.g., from waiver claims).
A recent example: A recent news report from August 2025 indicated that the Minnesota Vikings had only four cornerbacks on their initial 53-man roster. This is a good example of this practice in action.
Roster trends vary. The number of players a team keeps at each position can change based on the team’s defensive scheme, the talent on the roster, and the emphasis on special teams. Some teams might prioritize having more defensive linemen or linebackers, while others might stack up on defensive backs.
… I have to believe they have a player in mind besides the two on the practice squad.
Vikings Pay ‘Heavy Price’ in Adam Thielen Trade
The Vikings sent a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 fourth-rounder to the Carolina Panthers for Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round selection and 2027 fifth-round pick
“This is a pretty heavy price for the Vikings to pay,” Breer posted on X. “But they initiated the talks, and had to get the Panthers on board.”
New Details Emerge from Adam Thielen Trade
If Thielen doesn’t play much — presumably because of an injury — Minnesota’s 7th-Rounder would morph into a 6th-Rounder. It’s conditional.
Charlotte Observer‘s Mike Kaye tweeted, ‘Per league source, conditions for the 7th round pick heading to Vikings from Panthers: Becomes a 2026 sixth-round pick if Adam Thielen is not active for 10 games or not on 53-man roster for 14 games. He played 10 games last year, fwiw, while dealing with a hamstring injury.”
Kaye also added, “The Panthers got the equivalent of a fourth-round pick for a 35-year-old WR on a lame-duck deal...
