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Tyler Forness

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

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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