Take a look at the Vikings’ unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener

With the regular season finally coming up, the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Not much has changed since the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart early in training camp.
Here’s a look at the starters and backups as the Vikings prepare to start their quest toward a Super Bowl.
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Starter: Kirk Cousins
Backups: Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall
Running Backs
Starter: Alexander Mattison
Backups: Ty Chandler, Myles Gaskin
Fullback
Starter: C.J. Ham
Backup: N/A
Receivers
Starters: Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn
Backups: Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell
Tight Ends
Starter: T.J. Hockenson
Backups: Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse
Offensive Line
Starters: Christian Darrisaw (LT), Ezra Cleveland (LG), Garrett Bradbury (C), Ed Ingram (RG), Brian O’Neill (RT)
Backups: David Quessenberry (LT), Austin Schlottmann (C), Blake Brandel (RG), Oli Udoh (RT)
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Starters: Jonathan Bullard (DE), Harrison Phillips (NT), Dean Lowry (DE)
Backup: Jaquelin Roy (DE), Khyiris Tonga (NT)
Edge
Starters: Marcus Davenport, Danielle Hunter
Backups: Pat Jones II, D.J. Wonnum, Andre Carter II
Linebackers
Starters: Brian Asamoah II, Jordan Hicks
Backups: Troy Dye, Ivan Pace, Jr.
Cornerbacks
Starters: Akayleb Evans, Byron Murphy, Jr.
Backups: Andrew Booth, Jr., Mekhi Blackmon, NaJee Thompson
Safeties
Starters: Cam Bynum, Harrison Smith
Backups: Lewis Cine, Josh Metellus, Theo Jackson, Jay Ward
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker
Starter: Greg Joseph
Backup: N/A
Punter
Starter: Ryan Wright
Backup: N/A
Long Snapper
Starter: Andrew Depaola
Backup: N/A
Kickoff Returner
Starter: Ty Chandler
Backup: Brandon Powell
Punt Returner
Starter: Brandon Powell
Backup: N/A

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