The Minnesota Vikings won't open the doors to training camp for another three weeks. That makes this the perfect time to take another stab at the their 53-man roster. Most of the roster is fairly set but there are a few interesting position battles, like at center, weak-side linebacker, and nickle cornerback. So here's another Flea Flicker 53-Man Roster Projection.
Quarterbacks
Sam Bradford
Teddy Bridgewater-PUP
Case Keenum
Taylor Heinicke
Whether Teddy Bridgewater will be ready to play this season will be an ever-present storyline throughout training camp and into the season.
Running backs
Latavius Murray
Jerick McKinnon
Dalvin Cook
C.J. Ham-fullback
Receivers
Stefon Diggs
Adam Thielen
Laquon Treadwell
Michael Floyd
Jarius Wright
Rodney Adams
On the bubble: Stacy Coley, Isaac Freuchte
Tight ends
Kyle Rudolph
David Morgan
Bucky Hodges
On the bubble: Nick Truesdell, Josiah Price, Kyle Carter
Offensive line
Riley Reiff
Alex Boone
Pat Elflein
Joe Berger
Mike Remmers
Jeremiah Sirles
Danny Isidora
T.J. Clemmings
Nick Easton
Rashod Hill
On the bubble: Zac Kerin, Aviante Collins, Willie Beavers, Reid Fragel. Freddie Tagaloa, Austin Shepherd
Defensive line
Everson Griffen
Sharrif Floyd-PUP
Linval Joseph
Danielle Hunter
Brian Robison
Datone Jones
Jaleel Johnson
Shamar Stephen
Stephen Weatherly
On the bubble: Will Sutton, Ifeadi Odenigbo, Dylan Bradley, Tashawn Bower
This is the most talented position group on the team. As a result the final cuts will be tough.
Linebackers
Anthony Barr
Eric Kendricks
Edmond Robinson
Kentrell Brothers
Ben Gedeon
Eijah Lee
On the bubble: Emmanuel Lamur, Eric Wilson
If this projection holds, Emmanuel Lamur moves from potential starter at weak-side linebacker to off the roster. That's due more to my projecting the Vikings keeping youngsters than Lamur's abilities. I'd like to keep seven linebackers but I don't think that will fit in the final numbers game.
Cornerbacks
Xavier Rhodes
Trae Waynes
Mackensie Alexander
Terence Newman
Marcus Sherels
Tre Roberson
On the bubble: Jabari Price, Horace Richardson
Safeties
Harrison Smith
Andrew Sendejo
Jayron Kearse
Jack Tocho
On the bubble: Anthony Harris, Antone Exum, Jr.
As with the linebackers, I'd like to keep one more safety than the final numbers permit. I'd hate to see Anthony Harris cut.
Kicker
Marshall Koehn
On the bubble: Kai Forbath
Punter
Taylor Symmank
On the bubble: Ryan Quigley
Long snapper
Kevin McDermott
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