With their first preseason game of the summer scheduled for Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings have released their first 2026 depth chart.
Teams are required to post depth charts before the preseason opener as per league rules. However, most coaches are not a fan of them, and they often don't offer a true reflection of where things stand most times. For example, the New Orleans Saints have Cameron Jordan listed on the first team when reports out of camp have him being behind several players.
For the Vikings, they are labeling this an "unofficial" depth chart, but it is worth looking at nevertheless. Here is how things shook out in it by position.
Quarterback
- Starter: Kyler Murray
- Backups: J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer
Running Back
- Starters: Aaron Jones, Sr. OR Jordan Mason
- Backups: Zavier Scott, Demond Claiborne, and Jermar Jefferson
- Fullback: Max Bredeson
Wide Receivers
- Starters: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings
- Starter: T.J. Hockenson
- Backups: Tai Felton, Dontae Fleming, Marcus Sanders, Jr., Terrill Davis, Jeshaun Jones, Dillon Bell, Trayvon Rudolph, Myles Price, and Michael Briscoe
Tight End
- Starter: T.J. Hockenson
- Backups: Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek, Gavin Bartholomew, Bryson Nesbit, and Marshall Lang
Left Tackle
- Starter: Christian Darrisaw
- Backups: Ryan Van Demark and Tristan Leigh
Left Guard
- Starter: Donovan Jackson
- Backups: Joe Huber and Vershon Lee
Center
- Starter: Blake Brandel
- Backups: Michael Jurgens, Gavin Gerhardt, and Delby Lemieux
Right Guard
- Starter: Will Fries
- Backups: Walter Rouse and Tomas Rimac
Right Tackle
- Starter: Brian O'Neill
- Backups: Caleb Tiernan and Henry Byrd
Defensive Line
- Starters: Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
- Backups: Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Elijah Williams, Taki Taimani, Eric Johnson II, Smith Vilbert, and Jahvaree Ritzie
Outside Linebacker
- Starters: Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel
- Backups: Tyler Batty, Bo Richter, Cam'Ron Stewart, Chaz Chambliss, and Arden Walker
Inside Linebacker
- Starters: Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson
- Backups: Ivan Pace, Jr., Jake Golday, Jacob Roberts, Josh Ross, and Bangally Kamara
Cornerback
- Starters: Isaiah Rodgers and Byron Murphy, Jr.
- Backups: James Pierre, Zemaiah Vaughn, Marcus Allen, Tyreek Chappell, Dwight McGlothern, Jr., Chuck Demmings, Da'Veawn Armstead, and Jarod Washington
Safety
- Starters: Joshua Metellus
- Backups: Theo Jackson, Tavierre Thomas, Jacob Thomas, Jamal Adams, Jakobe Thomas, and Kahlef Hailassie
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings drop their first depth chart ahead of preseason opener