The NFL’s roster deadline just hit, and the Minnesota Vikings dropped their initial 53-man squad, revealing a quarterback room that’s got everyone buzzing with *four* signal-callers on the list. Max Brosmer, J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray, and Carson Wentz are all on board, making that position group arguably the most intriguing part of their early season roster.
That Quarterback Room Is Stuffed
Talk about an unexpected depth chart! Having Brosmer, McCarthy, Murray, and Wentz all on the 53 is a bold move, and it’s definitely going to spark some debate around the league. How do you split reps there? Who gets the nod? On the offensive side, they’re rolling with three running backs in Demond Claiborne, Aaron Jones Sr., and Jordan Mason, with Max Bredeson holding down the fullback spot. Wide receiver is stacked with six guys: Jordan Addison, Dillon Bell, Tai Felton, Justin Jefferson, Jauan Jennings, and Myles Price. That’s a good mix of veteran talent and some younger names ready to make an impact. The tight end room is also looking deep with Gavin Bartholomew, T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, and Ben Yurosek. Up front, eight offensive linemen made the cut: Blake Brandel, Christian Darrisaw, Will Fries, Joe Huber, Donovan Jackson, Brian O’Neill, Caleb Tiernan, and Ryan Van Demark.
Initial Roster Surprises and What’s Next
Flipping to the defense, the Vikings kept six on the defensive line, including Caleb Banks, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Domonique Orange, Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez, and Elijah Williams. At linebacker, there’s Blake Cashman, Jake Golday, Ivan Pace Jr., and Eric Wilson. The outside linebacker group brings the heat with Chaz Chambliss, Bo Richter, Dallas Turner, and Andrew Van Ginkel. In the secondary, five cornerbacks , Charles Demmings, Byron Murphy Jr., James Pierre, Isaiah Rodgers, Zemaiah Vaughn , and five safeties , Theo Jackson, Joshua Metellus, Jacob Thomas, Jakobe Thomas, and Jay Ward , are set. Special teams are locked in with kicker Will Reichard, punter Brett Thorson, and long snapper Andrew DePaola. Don’t forget, Tyler Batty and Michael Jurgens are on Injured Reserve, with Jurgens designated for return, and Jeshaun Jones is suspended.
This isn’t the final, final roster, though. Teams can still make claims, meaning someone could be out by 11:00 AM Central tomorrow to make room. Vikings fans, get ready for some more drama as this thing shakes out!
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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