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These 40 Vikings players are locks for the 53-man roster

USA TODAY Sports Vikings Brad Rempel Craig Lassig Jeffrey Becker Matt Krohn Bruce Kluckhohn David Berding Peter van den Berg Christian Darrisaw

The Minnesota Vikings are firmly trying to find their best 53-man roster heading into the 2023 season. There are multiple position battles with intrigue, including cornerback and wide receiver.

In the process of finding their ideal 53-man roster, some have separated themselves from their competition with a good amount considered locks to make the team. Others are firmly on the bubble and those spots will be filled over the next two weeks.

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We identified 40 Vikings that are locks to make the final 53-man roster.

QB Kirk Cousins

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QB Nick Mullens

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RB Alexander Mattison

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RB Ty Chandler

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RB Kene Nwangwu

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FB C.J. Ham

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WR Justin Jefferson

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WR K.J. Osborn

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WR Jordan Addison

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TE T.J. Hockenson

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TE Josh Oliver

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LT Christian Darrisaw

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LG Ezra Cleveland

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C Garrett Bradbury

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RG Ed Ingram

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RT Brian O'Neill

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OL Oli Udoh

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OL Blake Brandel

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OT Vederian Lowe

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DE Dean Lowry

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DL Harrison Phillips

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NT Khyiris Tonga

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DL Jaquelin Roy

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OLB Danielle Hunter

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OLB Marcus Davenport

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OLB Patrick Jones II

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ILB Brian Asamoah II

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ILB Jordan Hicks

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ILB Ivan Pace Jr.

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CB Byron Murphy Jr.

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CB Akayleb Evans

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CB Andrew Booth Jr.

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CB Mekhi Blackmon

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S Harrison Smith

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S Camryn Bynum

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S Josh Metellus

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S Lewis Cine

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S Jay Ward

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P Ryan Wright

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LS Andrew DePaola

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