With the preseason in the rearview mirror and the regular season just weeks away, the Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster.
There was much speculation about whether J.J. McCarthy would make the cut after a shaky training camp and preseason, but he was included on the roster, meaning that four quarterbacks are currently on the squad.
Some surprising cuts included RB Zavier Scott, P Johnny Hekker, DL Isaiahh Loudermilk and S Tavierre Thomas.
See the full roster below.
**Quarterbacks:** _Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer_
**Running backs:** _Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, Demond Claiborne_
**Fullback:** _Max Bredeson_
**Wide receivers:** _Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price, Dillon Bell_
**Tight ends:** _T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek, Gavin Bartholomew_
**Offensive line:** _Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Blake Brandel, Will Fries, Brian O’Neill, Ryan Van Demark, Caleb Tiernan, Joe Huber_
**Defensive line:** _Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Caleb Banks, Dominique Orange, Elijah Williams_
**Linebackers:** _Dallas Turner, Andrew Van Ginkel, Bo Richter, Chaz Chambliss, Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson, Jake Golday, Ivan Pace Jr._
**Cornerbacks:** _Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, Chuck Demmings, James Pierre, Zemaiah Vaughn_
**Safeties:** _Josh Metellus, Jay Ward, Theo Jackson, Jakobe Thomas, Jacob Thomas_
**Specialists:** _Andrew DePaola (Long snapper), Will Reichard (Kicker), Brett Thorson (Punter)_
The team also placed C Michael Jurgens and OLB Tyler Batty on the Reserve/Injured List, with Batty’s injury being season-ending.
WR Jeshaun Jones has also been placed on the Reserve/Suspended List and will miss the first three games of the season.
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The Vikings open their season at home against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13 at 3:25 p.m.
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