Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings’ summer schedule is heating up. Here is our full breakdown: Quarterbacks Starter: Sam Darnold On the roster: J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens Out: Jaren Hall The Vikings do not want to rush McCarthy’s development. Wide receivers Starters: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison On the roster: Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Nailor Out: Trishton Jackson, N’Keal Harry, Lucky Jackson, Daylen Baldwin, Ty James, Devron Harper, Malik Knowles, Thayer Thomas, Jeshaun Jones It still feels like the Vikings could add another receiver to the mix. GO DEEPER Vikings UDFA signings: 17 thoughts on the 17 post-NFL Draft additions Offensive line Starters: LT Christian Darrisaw, LG Blake Brandel, C Garrett Bradbury, RG Ed Ingram, RT Brian O’Neill On the roster: David Quessenberry, Dan Feeney, Walter Rouse, Michael Jurgens Out: Jeremy Flax, Matthew Cindric, Doug Nester, Spencer Rolland, Henry Byrd, Tyrese Robinson Until free agent Dalton Risner lowers his monetary ask, it’s difficult to see a path toward his return. GO DEEPER Revealing the identity of Prospect X, the most overlooked player in the 2024 NFL Draft Edge rushers Starters: Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel On the roster: Dallas Turner, Pat Jones II, Jihad Ward Out: Andre Carter II, Gabriel Murphy, Owen Porter, Bo Richter The year-over-year transformation of this position group is eye-popping.

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