The 53-man roster has been set following roster moves.
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The Minnesota Vikings have their 53-man roster set for the 2016 season.
Obviously injuries and ineffectiveness can change this list throughout the course of the regular season, but here’s who the Vikings are rolling with after their roster cuts.
Quarterbacks (2)
- Sam Bradford
- Shaun Hill
Running Backs (4)
- Matt Asiata
- Zach Line
- Jerrick McKinnon
- Adrian Peterson
Wide Receivers (6)
- Stefon Diggs
- Charles Johnson
- Cordarrelle Patterson
- Adam Thielen
- Laquon Treadwell
- Jarius Wright
Tight Ends (4)
- Rhett Ellison
- David Morgan
- MyCole Pruitt
- Kyle Rudolph
Offensive Lineman (9)
- C Joe Berger
- G Alex Boone
- T T.J. Clemmings
- C Nick Easton
- G Brandon Fusco
- T Matt Kalil
- G Zac Kerin
- T Jeremiah Sirles
- T Andre Smith
Defensive Linemen (8)
- DT Sharrif Floyd
- DE Everson Griffen
- DE Danielle Hunter
- DT Tom Johnson
- DT Linval Joseph
- DE Brian Robison
- DT Shamar Stephen
- DE Justin Trattou
Linebackers (7)
- Anthony Barr
- Kentrell Brothers
- Audie Cole
- Chad Greenway
- Eric Kendricks
- Emmanuel Lamur
- Edmond Robinson
Defensive Backs (10)
- CB Mackensie Alexander
- S Anthony Harris
- S Jayron Kearse
- CB Captain Munnerlyn
- CB Terence Newman
- CB Xavier Rhodes
- S Andrew Sendejo
- CB Marcus Sherels
- S Harrison Smith
- CB Trae Waynes
Special Teams (3)
- P Jeff Locke
- LS Kevin McDermott
- K Blair Walsh
Here are the following players that are on the injured reserve and non-football injury list that do not count towards the 53-man roster.
Injured Reserve (2)
- S Michael Griffin
- CB Jabari Price
Non-Football Injury list (1)
- QB Taylor Heinicke
Three draft picks from the Vikings draft last May were placed on waivers: guard Willie Beavers, wide receiver Moritz Böhringer and defensive end Stephen Weatherly.
Despite strong performances and consistent reps. in the preseason, quarterback Joel Stave and running back C.J. Ham were also placed on waivers. A list of all the players the Vikings waived can be found here.
Beginning Sunday at noon, the Vikings and other NFL teams can begin signing players to their practice squad.
The practice squad has a limit of 10 players who can practice with the team throughout the week but are not eligible to play on game day unless added to the 53-man roster.
