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EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have released their second unofficial depth chart of the 2026 campaign — and first since establishing their initial 53-man roster. Minnesota will open its regular-season slate by hosting the Green Bay Packers at 3:25 (CT) Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart Updated on Wednesday, Sept. 9 Minnesota opted to list 12 positions on offense to account for the use of three receivers in 11 personnel (a running back and tight end) or the use of a fullback in 21 personnel (a running back, fullback and a tight end with two receivers). OFFENSE Quarterback Starter: Kyler Murray Backups: Carson Wentz; J.J. McCarthy Running back Starters: Aaron Jones, Sr. OR Jordan Mason Backup: Demond Claiborne Fullback Starter: Max Bredeson Wide receiver Starter: Justin Jefferson Backup: Tai Felton Wide receiver Starter: Jordan Addison Wide receiver Starter: Jauan Jennings Backup: Myles Price Tight end Starter: T.J. Hockenson Backups: Josh Oliver; Gavin Bartholomew Left Tackle Starter: Christian Darrisaw Backup: Ryan Van Demark Left Guard Starter: Donovan Jackson Backup: Joe Huber Center Starter: Blake Brandel Backups: Michael Jurgens [IR-Designated for Return]; Nick Samac Right Guard Starter: Will Fries Backup: Trevor Keegan Right Tackle Starter: Brian O'Neill Backup: Caleb Tiernan DEFENSE The Vikings defense is listed in a 3-4 base grouping with three defensive linemen, two outside and two inside linebackers and four defensive backs. Defensive line Starters: Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Backups: Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange and Elijah Williams Outside linebacker Starters: Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel Backups: Chaz Chambliss and Bo Richter Inside linebacker Starters: Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson Backups: Ivan Pace, Jr., and Jake Golday Cornerback Starter: Isaiah Rodgers Backups: James Pierre; Zemaiah Vaughn Cornerback Starter: Byron Murphy, Jr. Backup: Chuck Demmings Safety Starter: Joshua Metellus Backups: Jay Ward; Jakobe Thomas Safety Starter: Harrison Smith Backups: Theo Jackson; Jacob Thomas Look back at photos over the course of time featuring games between the Vikings and the Packers. SPECIAL TEAMS Punter/holder Starter: Brett Thorson Kicker Starter: Will Reichard Long snapper Starter: Andrew DePaola Punt returners Starter: Myles Price Backup: Tai Felton Kickoff returners Starter: Myles Price Backups: Tai Felton; Demond Claiborne Vikings Tickets Available Single game tickets are available for the Vikings 2026 season! View the Vikings 2026 Schedule. See future opponents for the Vikings. Buy single game tickets. Download the official Vikings App. See more about the 2028 NFL Draft in Minnesota.