Vikings depth chart against the Lions
By Andrew Harbaugh, USA Today – January 1, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are getting NFC North momentum as they are coming off their most impressive win of the year. They fended off a tough Packers team on Sunday and were able to secure the win with some big plays down the stretch.
The Vikings roster has had players emerge and become playmakers of their own; on Sunday, we saw some on defense; they will need all of them on Sunday.
The offense has seen some newer faces, especially Josh Oliver, emerge and make plays in recent weeks. The veteran tight end has proven to be a security blanket for Darnold but is banged up coming out of the Titans game. On defense, they got back Ivan Pace Jr. after a stint on the injured reserve, and now that side of the ball seems to be healthy.
These are just some of the players and stories on the depth chart expected to see some playing time. Here is everyone else and where they stand on the chart:
Quarterback
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Sam Darnold
Nick Mullens
Running Back
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) runs with the ball against Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Aaron Jones
Cam Akers
Ty Chandler
Wide Receiver
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) catches a touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Justin Jefferson
Jordan Addison
Jalen Nailor
Brandon Powell
Trent Sherfield Sr
Tight End
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
T.J. Hockenson
Johnny Mundt
Josh Oliver
Offensive Tackle
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Left Tackle
Cam Robinson
Walter Rouse
Right Tackle
Brian O’Neill
David Quessenberry
Guard
Aug 27, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Left Guard
Blake Brandel
Dan Feeney
Right Guard
Ed Ingram
Dalton Risner
Center
Nov 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) on the sidelines during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports © Vikings Wire
Garrett Bradbury
Michael Jurgen
Defensive Line
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson (26, second from right) leads a dance with cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1), safety Camryn Bynum (24), safety Josh Metellus (44), defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) and cornerback Dwight McGlothern (29) following his interception against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Defensive End
Jonathan Bullard
Jalen Redmond
Nose Tackle
Harrison Phillips
Defensive Tackle
Jerry Tillery
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Linebackers
Nov. 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Outside Linebacker
Jonathan Greenard
Andrew Van Ginkel
Dallas Turner
Patrick Jones II
Jihad Ward
Bo Richter
Inside Linebacker
Blake Cashman
Brian Asamoah II
Kamu Grugier-Hill
Cornerbacks
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrates his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Outside Cornerbacks
Stephon Gilmore
Shaq Griffin
Dwight McGlothern
Byron Murphy Jr.
Fabien Moreau*
Nickel
Joshua Metellus
Safety
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) to throw an interception during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Harrison Smith
Camryn Bynum
Jay Ward
Theo Jackson