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Tyler Forness

Projected starters for the Vikings during the 2023 NFL season

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Earlier on Tuesday, I released my first 53-man roster projection of the offseason. It was a little bit spicy in keeping five undrafted free agents, but the back end of the roster is incredibly fluid right now.

As we look towards week one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, here are the current projected starters based on my 53-man roster projections.

Offense

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  • QB-Kirk Cousins
  • RB-Alexander Mattison
  • WR-Justin Jefferson
  • WR-K.J. Osborn
  • TE-T.J. Hockenson
  • TE-Josh Oliver
  • LT-Christian Darrisaw
  • LG-Ezra Cleveland
  • C-Garrett Bradbury
  • RG-Ed Ingram
  • RT-Brian O’Neill

Defense

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  • DE-Harrison Phillips
  • DE-Dean Lowry
  • NT-Khyiris Tonga
  • OLB-Danielle Hunter
  • OLB-Marcus Davenport
  • ILB-Brian Asamoah II
  • ILB-Jordan Hicks
  • CB-Andrew Booth Jr.
  • CB-Akayleb Evans
  • NB-Byron Murphy Jr.
  • S-Harrison Smith
  • S-Lewis Cine

Special teams

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  • K-Greg Joseph
  • P-Ryan Wright
  • LS-Andrew DePaola
  • KR-Malik Knowles
  • PR-Brandon Powell

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