Breaking Down the Vikings' Offensive Depth Chart After the Kyler Murray Signing

Kyler Murray has signed with the Vikings, meaning he's the top quarterback on the depth chart, and J.J. McCarthy has been pushed into a No. 2 role, barring a surprise in which he wins any hypothetical QB competition that might exist in Minnesota.

Let's take a look at the Vikings' offensive depth chart now that Murray is in the mix.

Quarterback

Position	Player
QB1	Kyler Murray
QB2	J.J. McCarthy
QB3	Max Brosmer

We sincerely doubt there will be an actual quarterback competition. Murray is QB1, and McCarthy is the backup entering the 2026 season.

The big mystery is what happens in 2026 and how it'll impact Murray and McCarthy. If Murray shines, Minnesota will want to re-sign him. McCarthy would then likely want to be traded for a chance to start elsewhere. If Murray gets injured or struggles and McCarthy takes over, his fate would be determined on the field.

What if Murray and McCarthy both struggle in 2026? That sets the Vikings on a path to drafting a quarterback in 2027, or on another free agency adventure with hopes of finding someone who can be the signal caller for an extended period of time.

Skol. pic.twitter.com/pluMd4wp0k
— Kyler Murray (@K1) March 12, 2026

Offensive line

Position	Starter	Backup	Third String
LT	Christian Darrisaw	Walter Rouse	Caleb Etienne
LG	Donovan Jackson	Henry Byrd	Vershon Lee
C	Blake Brandel	Michael Jurgens	Zeke Correll
RG	Will Fries	Joe Huber	Vershon Lee
RT	Brian O'Neill	Walter Rouse	Caleb Etienne

Christian Darrisaw will be two years removed from the torn ACL that he returned from a few weeks into last season. There are questions about whether he can return to the form that made him great before the injury, but there's optimism that he'll be able to do that.

Brian O'Neill is back at right tackle for his ninth season with the Vikings. A sprained MCL suffered in Week 4, followed by a heel injury late in the season, made 2025 difficult for him. If healthy, he's an elite right tackle.

The guards are set with Will Fries on the right and Donovan Jackson, whom Minnesota selected in the first round of last year's draft, on the left.

Blake Brandel is the favorite to start at center unless Minnesota finds someone late in free agency, through a trade, or in the draft. If Brandel isn't the guy, it might mean Michael Jurgens, a seventh-round pick in 2024, has taken a significant leap to earn the job.

Wide receiver

Position	Player
WR1	Justin Jefferson
WR2	Jordan Addison
WR3	Tai Felton
WR4	Myles Price
WR5	Jeshaun Jones
WR6	Dontae Fleming
WR7	Joaquin Davis

Justin Jefferson is the top dog, and Jordan Addison is the clear-cut No. 2, though Minnesota does need to decide whether to pick up Addison's fifth-year option by May 1.

The battle for the third, fourth, and fifth WR spots is currently uncontested, with Tai Felton and Myles Price looking like the only semi-sure things. Felton was Minnesota's third-round pick last year, and there are reports that the Vikings are intrigued by his explosiveness. That said, he did next to nothing last season. The same goes for Myles Prices, whose ability as a returner helped him make the team as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

They also have Jones, Fleming, and Davis signed to reserve/futures contracts, so they'll be on the 90-man roster this summer.

Running back

Position	Player
RB1	Aaron Jones
RB2	Jordan Mason
RB3	Zavier Scott

After Aaron Jones re-signed at a reduced salary, the Vikings appear to be running it back in the running backs room with Jones, Jordan Mason, and Zavier Scott.

Tight end

Position	Player
TE1	T.J. Hockenson
TE2	Josh Oliver
TE3	Ben Yurosek
TE4	Gavin Bartholomw
TE5	Bryson Nesbit

Similar to the running backs, Minnesota is running it back at tight end after T.J. Hockenson restructured his contract. Josh Oliver is also under contract to return as the top blocking tight end.