The Minnesota Vikings have updated their depth chart for 2026 following the addition of about 30 rookies, including nine drafted players. Key position battles are emerging at quarterback, wide receiver, center, linebacker, and cornerback.
Key points
Minnesota Vikings updated their depth chart for 2026
About 30 rookies added, including nine drafted players
Position battles at quarterback, wide receiver, center, linebacker, and cornerback
Unofficial depth chart posted monthly
Caleb BanksMinnesota Vikings
Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026
Jul 16, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks answers questions from the media during the SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings added about 30 rookies over the last few days, drafting nine players and onboarding the typical haul of undrafted free agents. So, it’s time for an updated depth chart.
Minnesota’s roster now has clearer battles at quarterback, wide receiver, center, linebacker, and cornerback.
We post an unofficial version of the Vikings’ depth chart about once a month: here it is for late April 2026. The roster will obviously undergo significant change between now and Week 1.
A Position-by-Position Look at Minnesota’s Updated Roster Outlook
Rookies are in bold font.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looking on during game against the Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Vikings depth chart.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback (1) stands on the field and looks on as the second quarter winds down against the , Sep. 26, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Murray surveys the situation during a pause in play as Arizona builds momentum in a road matchup early in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports.
Q&A
What changes were made to the Minnesota Vikings depth chart for 2026?
The Vikings updated their depth chart to reflect the addition of around 30 rookies, including nine drafted players.
Which positions are experiencing competition in the Vikings' 2026 roster?
Key position battles for the Vikings' 2026 roster are occurring at quarterback, wide receiver, center, linebacker, and cornerback.
How many rookies did the Vikings add for the 2026 season?
The Vikings added about 30 rookies for the 2026 season, including nine players from the draft.
When will the Vikings' depth chart be updated again?
The Vikings typically post an unofficial depth chart update about once a month, so the next update will likely be in late May 2026.
Related Articles
Sports
2026 NFL Draft: Best, worst and most interesting picks for each NFC team
2026 NFL Draft Recap: Best, Worst, and Most Interesting Picks for NFC Teams
CBS Sports Headlines··1 min read
Sports
Palm Beach Post Boys Athlete of the Week: Vote on our latest nominees
Cast your vote for the latest Boys Athlete of the Week nominees!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
From Falcons to Cardinals, Tyler Allgeier can't catch a break
Tyler Allgeier can't catch a break as he moves from Falcons to Cardinals.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
District of Columbia officially makes girls flag football a sanctioned sport
Girls flag football is now an officially sanctioned sport in D.C., the 20th state to approve it!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Dodgers minors: Brock Stewart, Anson Aroz, James Tibbs III
Highlights from Dodgers minors: Stewart's rehab, Aroz's big day, and Tibbs III's homer!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
MLB
What to make of the Rays defense so far in 2026
Analyzing the Tampa Bay Rays' defense performance in 2026
Hopes are for Van Demark, who was stuck as a backup on the Buffalo Bills’ depth chart. If an injury sidelines Darrisaw or O’Neill, he’s the next man up.
Cincinnati center Gavin Gerhardt recognized after making the Rimington Trophy watch list. Vikings depth chart.
Cincinnati center Gavin Gerhardt is recognized for his strong play along the offensive line after earning a spot on the Rimington Trophy watch list, an honor highlighting the nation’s top centers, during the 2025 preseason buildup in Cincinnati. The award, named after Bengals legend Dave Rimington, reflects Gerhardt’s impact and consistency in the trenches. Mandatory Credit: Scott Springer-USA TODAY Network.
Minnesota evidently scouted Gerhardt as their sole center solution from the draft. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski otherwise passed on Connor Lew, Logan Jones, Jake Slaughter, and Sam Hecht, the draft’s “Big Four” at center.
Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) wraps up and attempts to bring down UCF Knights quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during second-half action, Oct. 11, 2025, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Golday closes in with a firm tackle attempt as both teams battle through a physical stretch of play in a competitive conference matchup. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images.
Golday may not play a ton as a rookie, but by 2027, he should be a part of the starting lineup when Cashman or Wilson departs. Probably Wilson.
