Sam Darnold named QB1 in first unofficial Vikings depth chart

Minnesota realeased its unofficial starting lineup on Tuesday...

Tony Liebert | Aug 6, 2024

Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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The Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. Sam Darnold is listed as the starting quarterback ahead of first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.

Offensive starters:

QB: Sam Darnold
RB: Aaron Jones
FB: C.J. Ham
WR: Justin Jefferson
WR: Jordan Addison
TE: T.J. Hockenson
LT: Christian Darrisaw
LG: Blake Brendel
C: Garrett Bradbury
RG: Ed Ingram
RT: Brian O'Neil

Defensive starters:

DL: Jerry Tillery
DL: Harrison Phillips
DL: Jonathan Bullard
OLB: Jonathan Greenard
OLB: Andrew Van Ginkel
ILB: Blake Cashman
ILB: Ivan Pace Jr.
CB: Shaq Griffin
CB: Bryon Murphy Jr.
S: Harrison Smith
S: Camryn Bynum

Special teams:

K: Will Reichard
P/holder: Ryan Wright
LS: Andrew DePaola
KR: Kene Nwangwu
PR: Brandon Powell

The unofficial depth chart says "McCarthy or Nick Mullens" are the top two backups behind Darnold at quarterback. The No. 3 and No. 4 wide receivers up to now are Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell.

Minnesota will begin the preseason on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. CT against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Published Aug 6, 2024|Modified Aug 6, 2024

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