Who made the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster? Take a look...

The Minnesota Vikings roster is set for the 2025-26 season, though some changes will inevitably be made before the regular season opens Sept. 8 against the Chicago Bears.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) in the background. | Image courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings

The 3 p.m. deadline arrived Tuesday and the Minnesota Vikings trimmed their roster to 53 players. Here's a position-by-position look at the players that made the team.

Players are not ordered by any sort of official depth chart.

Quarterbacks (3)

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) before the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

1. J.J. McCarthy
2. Carson Wentz
3. Max Brosmer (rookie)

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No surprises here after Sam Howell was traded and Brett Rypien was cut. Brosmer is one of a whopping seven undrafted rookies on the initial 53.

Running backs/fullback (4)

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) runs with the ball against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

1. Aaron Jones
2. Jordan Mason
3. Zavier Scott
4. Ty Chandler

Fullback C.J. Ham was placed on IR with a designation to return.

Wide receivers (5)

Aug 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) throws to a fan against the Tennessee Titan during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

1. Justin Jefferson
2. Jalen Nailor
3. Tim Jones
4. Tai Felton (rookie)
5. Myles Price (rookie)

Jordan Addison is on the reserve/suspended list. The Vikings will inevitably add at receiver, given Addison's suspension and Nailor's hand injury. Price made it after impressing both as a receiver and as a kick/punt returner. Lucky Jackson, Jeshaun Jones, and Thayer Thomas were all waived.

Tight ends (3)

Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) takes part in drills during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

1. T.J. Hockenson
2. Josh Oliver
3. Ben Yurosek (rookie)

Sixth-round pick Gavin Bartholomew lands on the PUP reserve list.

Offensive linemen (10)

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and center Ryan Kelly (78) warm up before the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

1. LT: Christian Darrisaw
2. LG: Donovan Jackson (rookie)
3. C: Ryan Kelly
4. RG: Will Fries
5. RT: Brian O'Neill
6. Justin Skule (T)
7. Blake Brandel (T, G)
8. Michael Jurgens (C)
9. Joe Huber (G) (rookie)
10. Walter Rouse (T)

Huber, an undrafted rookie, is a slight surprise. That's a lot of OL depth.

Defensive linemen (6)

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (61) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

1. Jonathan Allen
2. Javon Hargrave
3. Jalen Redmond
4. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (rookie)
5. Levi Drake Rodriguez
6. Elijah Williams (rookie)

There's still plenty of depth here without Harrison Phillips. Williams making it after starting out as a rookie tryout player is a great story.

Edge/outside linebackers (5)

Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43), linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) talk during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

1. Jonathan Greenard
2. Andrew Van Ginkel
3. Dallas Turner
4. Bo Richter
5. Chaz Chambliss (rookie)

Chambliss over Gabriel Murphy certainly qualifies as a surprise. Special teams may have been a factor. Tyler Batty was placed on IR — designated to return.

Inside linebackers (5)

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

1. Blake Cashman
2. Ivan Pace Jr.
3. Eric Wilson
4. Kobe King (rookie)
5. Austin Keys (rookie)

Keys making it is a pretty major surprise.

Safeties (5)

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) celebrates a tackle against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

1. Harrison Smith
2. Josh Metellus
3. Theo Jackson
4. Jay Ward
5. Tavierre Thomas

No Kahlef Hailassie, who had a strong preseason. Thomas is a special teams ace.

Cornerbacks (4)

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 | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

1. Byron Murphy Jr.
2. Isaiah Rodgers
3. Jeff Okudah
4. Dwight McGlothern

At least one addition is obviously coming.

Specialists (3)

Aug 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) against the Tennessee Titan during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

1. Will Reichard (K)
2. Ryan Wright (P)
3. Andrew DePaola (LS)

It's the same trio as last year.

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