With competition ongoing, Vikings release first 'unofficial' depth chart
The Vikings break training camp Tuesday and head to Cincinnati with a depth chart.
Though two joint practices with the Bengals and Friday’s preseason opener could quickly change what you’ll see below. Perhaps the most noteworthy takeaway is a look at the roster without tight end Rhett Ellison, guard Mike Harris and quarterback Taylor Heinicke. All three are either on the Non-Football Injury/Illness lists or still designated Physically Unable to Perform.
Competition is ongoing at multiple spots, including strong safety, left cornerback, receiver and center. Free agent addition Andre Smith is listed as the starter at right tackle, which is expected after Phil Loadholt’s retirement last month. As far as officially naming Smith the starter, coach Mike Zimmer said Monday it’s “heading that way.”At cornerback, veteran Terence Newman is dealing with a “nagging injury,” according to defensive coordinator George Edwards. Newman was held out of Monday’s practice, allowing former first-round pick Trae Waynes to get another long look with the starters.
As you look through what is deemed the ‘unofficial’ depth chart, keep in mind that’s exactly what it is. This time last year, Robert Blanton and Audie Cole were listed atop their positions before Andrew Sendejo and Gerald Hodges would ultimately start Week 1.
OffenseQuarterbackTeddy BridgewaterShaun Hill
Joel Stave
Running backAdrian PetersonJerick McKinnon
Matt Asiata
Jhurell Pressley
C.J. Ham
Kevin Monangai
FullbackZach Line
Blake Renaud
Wide receiverStefon DiggsCordarrelle Patterson/Adam ThielenJarius Wright
Moritz Böhringer
Marken Michel
Wide receiverCharles JohnsonLaquon Treadwell
Isaac Fruechte
Terrell Sinkfield
Troy Stoudermire
Tight endKyle RudolphMyCole Pruitt
David Morgan
Brian Leonhardt
Kyle Carter
Left tackleMatt KalilJeremiah Sirles
Carter Bykowski
Left guardAlex BooneZac Kerin
Willie Beavers
CenterJohn SullivanJoe Berger
Nick Easton
Right guardBrandon FuscoIsame Faciane
Sean Hickey
Right tackleAndre SmithT.J. Clemmings
Austin Shepherd
Defense Left defensive endBrian RobisonDanielle Hunter
Zach Moore
Theiren Cockran
Defensive tackleSharrif FloydTom Johnson
Scott Crichton
Travis Raciti
Claudell Louis
Nose tackleLinval JosephShamar Stephen
Kenrick Ellis
Toby Johnson
Right defensive endEverson GriffenJustin Trattou
Stephen Weatherly
Denzell Perine
Weak-side linebackerChad GreenwayEmmanuel Lamur
Brandon Watts
Middle linebackerEric KendricksAudie Cole
Kentrell Brothers
Strong-side linebackerAnthony BarrEdmond Robinson
Jake Ganus
Terrance Plummer
Left cornerbackTerence NewmanTrae Waynes
Jabari Price
Tre Roberson
Right cornerbackXavier RhodesCaptain Munnerlyn
Mackensie AlexanderMarcus Sherels
Melvin White
Strong safetyAndrew SendejoMichael Griffin
Jayron Kearse
Free safetyHarrison SmithAnthony Harris
Antone Exum, Jr.
Special TeamsPunterJeff LockeKickerBlair Walsh
Long snapperKevin McDermottHolderJeff Locke
Kick returnerCordarrelle PattersonMarcus Sherels
Troy Stoudermire
Punt returnerMarcus SherelsAdam Thielen
Troy Stoudermire