Vikings First Depth Chart

The Minnesota Vikings released their first depth chart of 2016. Here is that much-anticipated depth chart.

Quarterback
Teddy Bridgewater
Shaun Hill
Joel Stave

Halfback
Adrian Peterson
Jerick McKinnon
Matt Asiata
Jhurrell Pressley
C.J. Ham
Kevin Monangai

Fullback
Zach Line
Blake Renaud

Wide Receiver
Stefon Diggs
Cordarrelle Patterson/Adam Thielen
Jarius Wright
Moritz Boehringer
Marken Michel

Wide Receiver
Charles Johnson
Laquon Treadwell
Isaac Fruechte
Terrell Sinkfield
Troy Stoudermire

Tight End
Kyle Rudolph
MyCole Pruitt
David Morgan
Brian Leonhardt
Kyle Carter

Left Tackle
Matt Kalil
Jeremiah Sirles
Carter Bykowski

Left Guard
Alex Boone
Zac Kerin
Willie Beavers

Center
John Sullivan
Joe Berger
Nick Easton

Right Guard
Brandon Fusco
Isame Faciane
Sean Hickey

Right Tackle
Andre Smith
T.J. Clemmings
Austin Shepherd

Left End
Brian Robison
Dannielle Hunter
Zach Moore
Theiren Cockran

Defensive Tackle
Sharrif Floyd
Tom Johnson
Scott Crichton
Travis Raciti
Claudell Louis

Nose Tackle
Linval Joseph
Shamar Stephen
Kenrick Ellis
Toby Johnson

Right End
Everson Griffen
Justin Trattou
Stephen Weatherly
Denzell Perine

Weak-side Linebacker
Chad Greenway
Emmanuel Lamur
Brandon Watts

Middle Linebacker
Eric Kendricks
Audie Cole
Kentrell Brothers

Strong-side Linebacker
Anthony Barr
Edmond Robinson
Jake Ganus
Terrance Plummer

Left Cornerback
Terence Newman
Trae Waynes
Jabari Price
Tre Roberson

Right Cornerback
Xavier Rhodes
Captain Munerlyn
Mackensie Alexander
Marcus Sherels
Melvin White

Strong Safety
Andrew Sendejo
Michael Griffin
Jayron Kearse

Free Safety
Harrison Smith
Anthony Harris
Antone Exum Jr.

Punter
Jeff Locke

Kicker
Blair Walsh

Long Snapper
Kevin McDermott

Holder
Jeff Locke

Kick Returner
Cordarrelle Patterson
Marcus Sherels
Troy Stoudemire

Punt Returner
Marcus Sherels
Adam Thielen
Troy Stoudemire

There really aren't too many surprises here.

Some talking heads and fans paused a bit when they saw that receiver Jarius Wright was listed behind the Cordarrelle Patterson/Adam Thielen combo at one outside receiver spot. The dependable Wright isn't buried on the depth chart. He's probably still the first on the field at slot receiver in three-wide sets. Offensive line was supposed to have some of the most competitive position battles of training camp. Right tackle Phil Loadholt's retirement and right guard Mike Harris' injury/illness pretty much ended two of those competitions before they started. Andre Smith and Brandon Fusco should form the right side of the Vikings offensive line when the season starts. Johns Sullivan and Joe Berger are battling at center.

On defense, 2015 starters Terence Newman and Andrew Sendejo are still starters at left corner and strong safety. Trae Waynes is making a serious run at Newman's job. I expect it to be a successful run. Michael Griffin, Anthony Harris, Jayron Kearse, and Antone Exum Jr. all have a legitimate shot at Sendejo's starting spot.

The Vikings travel to Cincinnati tonight for two days of practices with the Bengals in advance of their preseason game on Friday. Fun times.