Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart 2026 — Starters & Backups

Kyler Murray is the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback for 2026, with Carson Wentz as the backup — he played 79.3% of the offensive snaps in 2026.

The starting receivers are Justin Jefferson (WR1), Jordan Addison (WR2) and Jauan Jennings (WR3), with T.J. Hockenson at tight end.

The 2026 depth chart lists 12 starting jobs on offense (primary personnel: 11) and 12 on defense. The defense lines up in a 3-4 base with a nickel sub-package.

Minnesota Vikings 2026 depth chart: offense
Position	Starter	Second	Third
QB	Kyler Murray	Carson Wentz	Max Brosmer
RB	Aaron Jones Sr.	DeeJay Dallas	Demond Claiborne
FB	Max Bredeson
WR1	Justin Jefferson	Tai Felton	Dillon Bell
WR2	Jordan Addison (Q)	Myles Price	Odell Beckham Jr.
WR3	Jauan Jennings	Jeshaun Jones	Michael Briscoe
TE	T.J. Hockenson (Q)	Gavin Bartholomew	Ben Yurosek
LT	Christian Darrisaw (Q)	Ryan Van Demark	Caleb Tiernan
LG	Joe Huber	Henry Byrd
C	Blake Brandel	Joe Huber	Michael Jurgens
RG	Will Fries	Joe Huber	Trevor Keegan
RT	Brian O'Neill	Ryan Van Demark	Caleb Tiernan

Minnesota Vikings 2026 depth chart: defense
Position	Starter	Second	Third
LDE	Levi Drake Rodriguez	Elijah Williams	Jahvaree Ritzie
NT	Jalen Redmond	Caleb Banks	Domonique Orange
RDE	Jalen Redmond	Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins	Elijah Williams
WLB	Andrew Van Ginkel	Kyle Van Noy	Bo Richter
LILB	Eric Wilson	Jake Golday	Kenny Dyson Jr.
RILB	Blake Cashman	Ivan Pace Jr.	Bo Richter
SLB	Dallas Turner	Chaz Chambliss
LCB	Isaiah Rodgers	James Pierre	Charles Demmings (Q)
RCB	Byron Murphy Jr.	James Pierre	Zemaiah Vaughn
Nickel	Byron Murphy Jr.	Tavierre Thomas
FS	Harrison Smith	Theo Jackson	Jacob Thomas
SS	Joshua Metellus	Jay Ward	Jakobe Thomas

Minnesota Vikings 2026 depth chart: special teams
Position	Starter	Second	Third
K	Will Reichard
P	Brett Thorson
LS	Andrew DePaola
H	Brett Thorson
KR	Myles Price	Demond Claiborne	Tai Felton
PR	Myles Price	Jeshaun Jones	Tai Felton
K	Will Reichard

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Vikings' RB1?

Aaron Jones Sr. starts at RB for Minnesota — 73.4% of snaps in 2026 so far. DeeJay Dallas is second and Demond Claiborne third.

Who starts at QB for the Vikings?

Kyler Murray (year 8) starts at QB for Minnesota in 2026. Carson Wentz is QB2.

Who are the Vikings' starting WRs?

The Vikings' starting wide receivers in 2026 are Justin Jefferson (WR1), Jordan Addison (WR2) and Jauan Jennings (WR3).

Who starts on the Minnesota Vikings offensive line?

The Minnesota Vikings starting offensive line: Christian Darrisaw (LT), Joe Huber (LG), Blake Brandel (C), Will Fries (RG) and Brian O'Neill (RT).

Who are the Minnesota Vikings kicker, punter and long snapper?

Minnesota Vikings specialists: Will Reichard (kicker), Brett Thorson (punter) and Andrew DePaola (long snapper).

Which Minnesota Vikings starters are injured or unavailable?

Injured or unavailable on the Minnesota Vikings depth chart: Jordan Addison (Q), T.J. Hockenson (Q), Christian Darrisaw (Q), Donovan Jackson (IR), Jordan Mason (IR), Josh Oliver (IR), Bryson Nesbit (IR), Nick Samac (IR), Tyler Batty (IR), Jacob Roberts (IR) and Jamal Adams (IR).