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What could the Vikings starting defense look like in 2026?
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings' defense is set to change significantly by 2026 due to salary cap cuts and new draft picks. Projections suggest rookies like Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner will play key roles.
Key points
- Vikings defense will change significantly by 2026
- Massive cuts were made to get under the salary cap
- Rookies will play a key role in the defense
- Projections include Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner
- Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange are projected defensive tackles
Minnesota VikingsAndrew Van GinkelDallas TurnerCaleb Banks
The defense for the Minnesota Vikings will look very different from what it did just one year ago. This is thanks in large part to some massive cuts made to get under the salary cap. However, Minnesota did a good job filling some holes through the 2026 NFL draft, and we could see multiple rookies playing a factor in 2026. What could this defense look like next season?
Bleacher Report has the potential answer, as they recently released an article, projecting both sides of the ball for all 32 NFL teams, and here is their projection for the Vikings:
Edge: Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner
DT: Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange
LB: Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson
CB: James Pierre, Isaiah Rodgers, Byron Murphy Jr.
S: Joshua Metellus (SS), Jay Ward (FS)
The only confusing part of this projection is that Jalen Redmond is not starting at defensive tackle opposite Caleb Banks. Based on his play from a season ago, and signing an extension in Minnesota this offseason, how he does not crack the starting lineup is certainly curious. Could this defense be a top-five unit again in 2026?
Q&A
Who are the projected starters for the Vikings defense in 2026?
The projected starters include Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner at edge, along with Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange at defensive tackle.
What changes are impacting the Vikings defense for the 2026 season?
The Vikings are making significant changes due to salary cap cuts and have filled gaps through the 2026 NFL draft.
How did the Vikings address their defense needs in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Vikings filled several defensive holes by selecting multiple rookies during the 2026 NFL draft.