The addition of free agent receiver Michael Floyd, defensive tackle Will Sutton, and the signing of undrafted guard Freddie Tagaloa forced another viewing of the Minnesota Vikings 90-Man Roster.
Quarterbacks
Sam Bradford
Teddy Bridgewater
Case Keenum
Taylor Heinicke
Wes Lunt
Bridgewater will most likely start training camp and season on the PUP list.
Running backs
Latavius Murray
Jerick McKinnon
Dalvin Cook
C.J. Ham-fullback
Bishop Sankey
Terrell Newby
C.J. Ham's chances of making the final roster improved greatly with his move to fullback. He's the only one on the roster.
Receivers
Stefon Diggs
Adam Thielen
Laquon Treadwell
Michael Floyd
Jarius Wright
Moritz Boehringer
Isaac Fruechte
Rodney Adams
Stacy Coley
R.J. Shelton
Cayleb Jones
Mitch Matthews
This group looks much different with Michael Floyd's addition to it.
Tight ends
Kyle Rudolph
David Morgan
Bucky Hodges
Kyle Carter
Josiah Price
Nick Truesdell
If the Vikings keep four tight ends I wouldn't be surprised if the fourth is Josiah Price. For his blocking more than his catching.
Offensive line
Riley Reiff
Alex Boone
Pat Elflein
Joe Berger
Mike Remmers
Jeremiah Sirles
Danny Isidora
T.J. Clemmings
Nick Easton
Willie Beavers
Rashod Hill
Zac Kerin
Austin Shepherd
Aviante Collins
Freddie Tagaloa
Reid Fragel
This group has to improve. The offensive line saw a thorough overhaul this offseason. The Vikings might not sport one of the more physically gifted lines but if they can work well as a unit they can be very effective. It's a tough group and Sam Bradford shouldn't see as many unblocked pass rushers as he saw last year. Rashod Hill and Aviante Collins are youngsters with intriguing potential.
Defensive line
Everson Griffen
Sharrif Floyd
Linval Joseph
Danielle Hunter
Brian Robison
Datone Jones
Jaleel Johnson
Tom Johnson
Shamar Stephen
Stephen Weatherly
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Will Sutton
Dylan Bradley
Tashawn Bower
Caleb Kidder
Sam McCaskill
The health/availability of Sharrif Floyd is the biggest question with the line group. The competition for the final 3-4 spots on the roster is going to be fierce. This is the Vikings' deepest, most talented position group.
Linebackers
Anthony Barr
Eric Kendricks
Emmanuel Lamur
Kentrell Brothers
Edmond Robinson
Ben Gedeon
Eijah Lee
Shaan Washington
Eric Wilson
Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks are the only certainties at linebacker.
Cornerbacks
Xavier Rhodes
Trae Waynes
Mackensie Alexander
Terence Newman
Marcus Sherels
Tre Roberson
Jabari Price
Horace Richardson
Terrell Sinkfield
Trae Waynes finally gets his shot to start. Mackensie Alexander gets a shot at nickel. The ageless Terence Newman, 39 years young before the season starts, is still around if the youngsters struggle. Tre Roberson is a wildcard here.
Safeties
Harrison Smith
Andrew Sendejo
Anthony Harris
Jayron Kearse
Antone Exum, Jr.
Jack Tocho
Andrew Sendejo has been a reliable, if limited, starter for the last couple years. He'll have to fend off younger, perhaps more talented, contenders again.
Kicker
Kai Forbath
Marshall Koehn
Punter
Taylor Symmank
Ryan Quigley
Long snapper
Kevin McDermott
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