Potential 2026 Minnesota Vikings Starters

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks. And especially Sam Darnold. Someone had to win the Super Bowl this year. 

Now on to more important things.

Just for post-Super Bowl giggles, here’s a look at a potential 2026 Minnesota Vikings lineup. Until Harrison Smith makes it official, I have him riding off into his much deserved retirement with a Super Bowl win.

2026 Minnesota Vikings Starters?

Offense

Quarterback 

J.J. McCarthy

Running Back

Jordan Mason

Travis Etienne (free agent)

Fullback

?

C.J. Ham has retired. It will be interesting to see if the Vikings add another fullback or join the teams pushing for the extinction of the position. 

Wide Receiver

Justin Jefferson

Jordan Addison

Tight End

T.J. Hockenson

Tackles

Christian Darrisaw

Brian O’Neill

Guards

Donovan Jackson

Will Fries

Center

Jake Slaughter (rookie)

Defense

Defensive Line

Jalen Redmond

Lee Hunter (rookie)

Jonathan Allen

Linebackers

Jonathan Greenard

Blake Cashman

Eric Wilson

Andrew Van Ginkel

Dallas Turner isn’t among the above but he’ll get the snaps of a starter. 

Cornerbacks

Byron Murphy Jr.

Isaiah Rodgers

Mansoor Delane (rookie)

Safeties

Harrison Smith

Joshua Metellus

Kyle Louis (rookie)

Special Teams

Kicker

Will Reichard

Punter

Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

Andrew DePaola

Returner

Myles Price