Vikings 53-man roster prediction post 49ers game

As it stands now, the Minnesota Vikings are sitting at 80 players on the active roster.

This past Tuesday, they made four roster moves to get them down to 80 players.

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As they look towards Saturday’s game against the Denver Broncos, 27 players from that game will not be on the final rosters after cutdown day on Tuesday, August 30th.

As we at the Vikings Wire project forward, here is our latest 53-man roster prediction, including the trade for quarterback Nick Mullens.

(Starters are italicized)

Quarterbacks

May 26, 2021; Eagan, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and quarterback Kellen Mond (11) participate in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

1. Kirk Cousins
2. Nick Mullens

Running Backs

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

1. Dalvin Cook
2. C.J. Ham
3. Alexander Mattison
4. Kene Nwangwu
5. Ty Chandler

Wide Receivers

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Justin Jefferson
2. Adam Thielen
3. K.J. Osborn
4. Ihmir Smith-Marsette
5. Olabisi Johnson
6. Jalen Nailor

Tight End

Minnesota Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson (82) puts his arm around tight end Tyler Conklin (83) in celebration after Conklin’s touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

1. Irv Smith Jr.
2. Johnny Mundt
3. Ben Ellefson

Offensive line

Aug 14, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram (67) defends against Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

1. Christian Darrisaw
2. Ezra Cleveland
3. Garrett Bradbury
4. Ed Ingram
5. Brian O’Neill
6. Austin Schlottman
7. Chris Reed
8. Blake Brandel
9. Oli Udoh

Defensive linemen

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle T.Y. McGill (76) reacts after making a stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Dalvin Tomlinson
2. Harrison Phillips
3. Armon Watts
4. James Lynch
5. Jonathan Bullard
6. T.Y.McGill

Edge rushers/OLB

Jan 23, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58), Green Bay Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55), Minnesota Vikings defensive end Daniella Hunter (99) and linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pose during NFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

1. Danielle Hunter
2. Za’Darius Smith
3. Patrick Jones II
4. D.J. Wonnum
5. Zach McCloud

Linebackers

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah (33) reacts after making a stop during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Eric Kendricks
2. Jordan Hicks
3. Brian Asamoah
4. Blake Lynch

Cornerbacks

Aug 14, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

1. Patrick Peterson
2. Cameron Dantzler
3. Chandon Sullivan
4. Andrew Booth Jr
5. Akayleb Evans
6. Kris Boyd

Safeties

Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine (6) during training camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Harrison Smith
2. Camryn Bynum
3. Lewis Cine
4. Josh Metellus

Specialists

Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Greg Joseph
2. Ryan Wright
3. Andrew DePaola