We’re just a few days away from the Minnesota Vikings lining things up for the first time since January, as they’re set to host the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium in this year’s preseason opener. The team has released their first depth chart of the season ahead of Saturday’s contest, and while there might not be a whole lot to read into it as things stand right now, it’s always interesting to look at.
Here’s a look at the depth chart, based on what the Vikings have put on the official team website.
Offense
Quarterback
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Starter: J.J. McCarthy
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Backups: Sam Howell, Brett Rypien, Max Brosmer
Running Back
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Starter: Aaron Jones Sr.
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Backups: Jordan Mason, Ty Chandler, Zavier Scott, Tre Stewart
Fullback
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Starter: C.J. Ham
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Backups: None
Wide Receiver 1
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Starter: Justin Jefferson
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Backups: Jalen Nailor, Tai Felton, Dontae Fleming, Myles Price, Robert Lewis
Wide Receiver 2
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Starter: Jordan Addison
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Backups: Lucky Jackson, Rondale Moore, Tim Jones, Jeshaun Jones, Thayer Thomas, Silas Bolden
Tight End
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Starter: T.J. Hockenson
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Backups: Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek or Giovanni Ricci, Bryson Nesbit or Nick Vannett
Left Tackle
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Starter: Christian Darrisaw
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Backups: Justin Skule, Logan Brown
Left Guard
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Starter: Donovan Jackson
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Backups: Blake Brandel, Joe Huber, Vershon Lee
Center
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Starter: Ryan Kelly
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Backups: Michael Jurgens, Zeke Correll
Right Guard
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Starter: Will Fries
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Backup: Henry Byrd
Right Tackle
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Starter: Brian O’Neill
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Backups: Walter Rouse, Leroy Watson IV
Defense
Defensive Line
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Starters: Jonathan Allen, Harrison Phillips, Javon Hargrave
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Backups: Levi Drake Rodriguez, Jalen Redmond, and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins; Jonathan Harris, Taki Taimani, and Travis Bell; Elijah Williams
Outside Linebacker
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Starters: Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel
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Backups: Dallas Turner and Gabriel Murphy; Bo Richter and Tyler Batty; Chaz Chambliss
Inside Linebacker
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Starters: Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace Jr.
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Backups: Eric Wilson and Brian Asamoah II; Kobe King and Austin Keys; Dorian Mausi
Cornerback
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Starter: Byron Murphy Jr.
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Backups: Mekhi Blackmon, Dwight McGlothern, Ambry Thomas, Zemaiah Vaughn
Cornerback
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Starter: Isaiah Rodgers
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Backups: Jeff Okudah, Reddy Steward, Keenan Garber
Safety
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Starter: Harrison Smith
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Backups: Jay Ward, Mishael Powell, Gervarrius Owens
Safety
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Starter: Josh Metellus
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Backups: Theo Jackson, Tavierre Thomas, Kahlef Hailassie
Special Teams
Punter/Holder
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Starter: Ryan Wright
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Backup: Oscar Chapman
Kicker
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Starter: Will Reichard
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Backup: None
Long Snapper
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Starter: Andrew DePaola
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Backup: None
Punt Returner
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Starter: Rondale Moore
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Backups: Lucky Jackson, Silas Bolden, Myles Price
Kick Returner
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Starter: Tai Felton
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Backup: Ty Chandler
There you have it, folks. . .the first unofficial depth chart of 2025 for your Minnesota Vikings.
Is there anything that stands out to you?
Daily Norseman
