Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster

The Minnesota Vikings completed the difficult task of reducing the roster to 53 players. It’s important to stress that this is an initial 53-man roster. An NFL roster is a very fluid thing. It will change. It’ll change as early as today. Here’s the initial 53-man roster of the 2025 season.

2025 Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (3)
J.J McCarthy
Carson Wentz
Max Brosmer

Running Backs (4)
Aaron Jones Sr.
Jordan Mason
Zavier Scott
Ty Chandler

Fullback (0)

Note: C.J. Ham was placed on Injured Reserve-Designated for return on Tuesday

Receivers (5)
Justin Jefferson
Jalen Nailor
Tai Felton
Tim Jones
Myles Price

Suspended for three games: Jordan Addison

Tight Ends (3)
T.J. Hockenson
Josh Oliver
Ben Yurosek

Offensive Line (10)
Christian Darrsisaw
Donovan Jackson
Ryan Kelly
Will Fries
Brian O’Neill
Justin Skule
Blake Brandel
Walter Rouse
Michael Jurgens
Joe Huber

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (6)
Jonathan Allen
Javon Hargrave
Jalen Redmond
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Elijah Williams

Outside Linebackers (5)
Jonathan Greenard
Andrew Van Ginkel
Dallas Turner
Bo Richter
Chaz Chambliss

Note: Tyler Batty was placed on Injured Reserve-Designated to return on Tuesday

Inside Linebackers (5)
Ivan Pace Jr.
Blake Cashman
Eric Wilson
Kobe King  
Austin Keys

Cornerbacks (4)
Byron Murphy Jr.
Isaiah Rodgers
Jeff Okudah
Dwight McGlothern

Safeties (5)
Harrison Smith
Josh Metellus
Theo Jackson
Jay Ward
Tavierre Thomas

Special Teams (3)

Kickers (1)
Will Reichard

Punter (1)
Ryan Wright

Long Snapper (1)
Andrew DePaola

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A Few Thoughts on the Roster:

First of all, the injured reserve designations of C.J. Ham and Tyler Batty are a curiosity. The Vikings website says that they are designated to return on Tuesday. That might not be correct. The players might be out for the first four weeks of the season. 

Perhaps the greatest curiosity of the initial 53-man roster is the presence of seven undrafted rookies.

Max Brosmer
Myles Price
Ben Yurosek
Joe Huber
Elijah Williams
Chaz Chambliss
Austin Keys

The number bumps to eight if Tyler Batty (IR) is included. 

At the start of training camp, offensive tackle Logan Brown and cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn may have been the undrafted free agents most expected to make the roster. Neither made it but seven others did. The Vikings continue to do remarkable work in the undrafted market. 

Speaking of rookies, four of the Vikings five draft picks made the initial roster.

Donovan Jackson
Tai Felton
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Kobe King

The fifth, Gavin Bartholomew, is on injured reserve.

Other thoughts:
-Keeping four running backs is a surprise. Ty Chandler’s hold on a roster spot might not be strong one.
-Joe Huber’s performance forced the Vikings to keep 10 offensive linemen.
-I would expect an outside receiver to be added to the roster as early as today.
-With only four cornerbacks on the initial roster, I also expect a corner signing. Or trade. 


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