DEFENSE (25)ĭanielle Hunter, Za'Darius Smith, D.J. Udoh, back at tackle, appears to have struggled this camp. The team could lean on the experience of Davis and Brandel as reserve tackles and let go a promising rookie in Lowe, who will at least be on the practice squad. Released: Oli Udoh, Vederian Lowe, Wyatt Davis, Kyle Hinton, Josh Sokol, Timon Parris Ellefson, the Hawley, Minn., native, is the superior blocking option.Ĭhristian Darrisaw, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Jesse Davis, Brian O'Neill, Ed Ingram, Blake Brandel, Chris Reed, Austin Schlottmann Irv Smith Jr., Johnny Mundt, Ben Ellefsonĭavidson's uneven preseason and training camp showed the 2021 fifth-round pick will likely head to the practice squad again. Johnson's knee injury on Saturday night opens up another spot, which could be used on Chisena - the special teams contributor - or a waiver-wire pickup. If the Vikings keep six receivers, as the Rams often do, then Nailor's talent and flashes in training camp could be enough in a competition marred by injury. Released: Trishton Jackson, Myron Mitchell Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jalen Nailor and Dan Chisena Chandler gained 113 yards on 15 carries this preseason. The roster's deepest position could force the team to keep all four running backs, including Chandler, the fifth-round pick, along with fullback C.J. Both Mond and Mannion are eligible for the practice squad under updated rules that allow six veterans on the 16-man squad.ĭalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, C.J. Neither Mannion nor Mond have done enough to take the backup job, which will go to Mullens following an Aug. Here's one guess at what the initial team might look like. The Vikings front office will have eyes out for talent around the league as well. The remainder of their cuts are due by Tuesday afternoon, when all teams must form initial 53-man rosters. They've mostly enjoyed good health this summer, and sustaining that is critical to the Vikings this season. 11 opener against the Packers with a roster laden with veteran talent and inexperienced backups. After resting most Vikings starters throughout the preseason, head coach Kevin O'Connell heads into the Sept.