The start of the preseason slate has brought forth unofficial depth charts of the 2025 Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans ahead of the teams' 3 p.m. (CT) Saturday game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart
Updated on Wednesday, Aug. 6
Minnesota's offense is listed in 21 personnel (a running back and a fullback, with one tight end) with two receivers.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Starter: J.J. McCarthy
Backups: Sam Howell; Brett Rypien; Max Brosmer
Running back
Starter: Aaron Jones, Sr.
Backups: Jordan Mason; Ty Chandler; Zavier Scott; Tre Stewart
Fullback
Starter: C.J. Ham
Wide receiver
Starter: Justin Jefferson
Backups: Jalen Nailor; Tai Felton; Dontae Fleming; Myles Price; Robert Lewis
Wide receiver
Starter: Jordan Addison
Backups: Lucky Jackson; Rondale Moore; Tim Jones; Jeshaun Jones; Thayer Thomas; Silas Bolden
Tight end
Starter: T.J. Hockenson
Backups: Josh Oliver; Ben Yurosek -or- Giovanni Ricci; Bryson Nesbit -or- Nick Vannett
Left Tackle
Starter: Christian Darrisaw
Backups: Justin Skule; Logan Brown
Left Guard
Starter: Donovan Jackson
Backups: Blake Brandel; Joe Huber; Vershon Lee
Center
Starter: Ryan Kelly
Backups: Michael Jurgens; Zeke Correll
Right Guard
Starter: Will Fries
Backup: Henry Byrd
Right Tackle
Starter: Brian O'Neill
Backups: Walter Rouse; Leroy Watson IV; Matt Nelson
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of Sept. 17, 2025.
93 DL Jonathan Allen
93 DL Jonathan Allen
64 G Blake Brandel
64 G Blake Brandel
12 QB Max Brosmer
12 QB Max Brosmer
57 OLB Chaz Chambliss
57 OLB Chaz Chambliss
71 T Christian Darrisaw
71 T Christian Darrisaw
42 LS Andrew DePaola
42 LS Andrew DePaola
13 WR Tai Felton
13 WR Tai Felton
76 G Will Fries
76 G Will Fries
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
97 DL Javon Hargrave
97 DL Javon Hargrave
87 TE T.J. Hockenson
87 TE T.J. Hockenson
60 G Joe Huber
60 G Joe Huber
90 DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
90 DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
74 OL Donovan Jackson
74 OL Donovan Jackson
26 S Theo Jackson
26 S Theo Jackson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
14 WR Tim Jones
14 WR Tim Jones
65 G Michael Jurgens
65 G Michael Jurgens
78 C Ryan Kelly
78 C Ryan Kelly
56 LB Austin Keys
56 LB Austin Keys
41 LB Kobe King
41 LB Kobe King
27 RB Jordan Mason
27 RB Jordan Mason
9 QB J.J. McCarthy
9 QB J.J. McCarthy
6 CB Dwight McGlothern
6 CB Dwight McGlothern
44 S Joshua Metellus
44 S Joshua Metellus
7 CB Byron Murphy Jr.
7 CB Byron Murphy Jr.
1 WR Jalen Nailor
1 WR Jalen Nailor
75 T Brian O'Neill
75 T Brian O'Neill
8 CB Jeff Okudah
8 CB Jeff Okudah
84 TE Josh Oliver
84 TE Josh Oliver
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
4 WR Myles Price
4 WR Myles Price
61 DL Jalen Redmond
61 DL Jalen Redmond
16 K Will Reichard
16 K Will Reichard
98 OLB Bo Richter
98 OLB Bo Richter
QB Desmond Ridder
QB Desmond Ridder
2 CB Isaiah Rodgers
2 CB Isaiah Rodgers
50 DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
50 DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
71 T Walter Rouse
71 T Walter Rouse
36 RB Zavier Scott
36 RB Zavier Scott
67 T Justin Skule
67 T Justin Skule
22 S Harrison Smith
22 S Harrison Smith
19 WR Adam Thielen
19 WR Adam Thielen
37 DB Tavierre Thomas
37 DB Tavierre Thomas
15 OLB Dallas Turner
15 OLB Dallas Turner
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
81 TE Nick Vannett
81 TE Nick Vannett
24 S Jay Ward
24 S Jay Ward
99 DL Elijah Williams
99 DL Elijah Williams
55 LB Eric Wilson
55 LB Eric Wilson
11 QB Carson Wentz
11 QB Carson Wentz
17 P Ryan Wright
17 P Ryan Wright
85 TE Ben Yurosek
85 TE Ben Yurosek
DEFENSE
The Vikings defense is listed in a 3-4 base grouping with three defensive linemen, two outside and two inside linebackers and four defensive backs.
Defensive line
Starters: Jonathan Allen, Harrison Phillips and Javon Hargrave
Backups: Levi Drake Rodriguez, Jalen Redmond and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins; Jonathan Harris, Taki Taimani and Travis Bell; Elijah Williams
Outside linebacker
Starters: Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel
Backups: Dallas Turner and Gabriel Murphy; Bo Richter and Tyler Batty; Chaz Chambliss
Inside linebacker
Starters: Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace, Jr.
Backups: Eric Wilson and Brian Asamoah II; Kobe King and Austin Keys; Dorian Mausi
Cornerback
Starter: Byron Murphy, Jr.
Backups: Mekhi Blackmon; Dwight McGlothern; Ambry Thomas; Zemaiah Vaughn
Cornerback
Starter: Isaiah Rodgers
Backups: Jeff Okudah; Reddy Steward; Keenan Garber
Safety
Starter: Harrison Smith
Backups: Jay Ward; Mishael Powell; Gervarrius Owens
Safety
Starter: Joshua Metellus
Backups: Theo Jackson; Tavierre Thomas; Kahlef Hailassie
View photos of the Vikings schedule and opponents for the 2025 season.
Week 1 | Vikings at Bears
Sept. 8 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 1 | Vikings at Bears
Sept. 8 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 2 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Sept. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 2 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Sept. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Bengals
Sept. 21 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Bengals
Sept. 21 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 4 | Vikings at Steelers
Sept. 28 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Croke Park
Week 4 | Vikings at Steelers
Sept. 28 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Croke Park
Week 5 | Vikings at Browns
Oct. 5 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 5 | Vikings at Browns
Oct. 5 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Eagles
Oct. 19 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Eagles
Oct. 19 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Chargers
Oct. 23 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Chargers
Oct. 23 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 9 | Vikings at Lions
Nov. 2 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Ford Field
Week 9 | Vikings at Lions
Nov. 2 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Ford Field
Week 10 | Vikings vs. Ravens
Nov. 9 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 10 | Vikings vs. Ravens
Nov. 9 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings vs. Bears
Nov. 16 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings vs. Bears
Nov. 16 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 12 | Vikings at Packers
Nov. 23 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 12 | Vikings at Packers
Nov. 23 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 13 | Vikings at Seahawks
Nov. 30 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 13 | Vikings at Seahawks
Nov. 30 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Commanders
Dec. 7 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Commanders
Dec. 7 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings at Cowboys
Dec. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
AT&T Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings at Cowboys
Dec. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
AT&T Stadium
Week 16 | Vikings at Giants
Dec. 21 - 12:20 p.m. (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 16 | Vikings at Giants
Dec. 21 - 12:20 p.m. (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Lions
Dec. 25 - 3:30 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Lions
Dec. 25 - 3:30 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 18 | Vikings vs. Packers
TBD
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 18 | Vikings vs. Packers
TBD
U.S. Bank Stadium
SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter/holder
Starter: Ryan Wright
Backup: Oscar Chapman (International Player Pathway)
Kicker
Starter: Will Reichard
Long snapper
Starter: Andrew DePaola
Punt returners
Starter: Rondale Moore
Backups: Lucky Jackson; Silas Bolden; Myles Price
Kickoff returners
Starter: Tai Felton
Backup: Ty Chandler
Houston Texans Unofficial Depth Chart
Updated by Texans PR on Tuesday, Aug. 5
Houston's offense is listed in 11 personnel (one running back and one tight end with three receivers).
OFFENSE
QB C.J. Stroud; Davis Mills; Graham Mertz; Kedon Slovis
RB Nick Chubb; Dameon Pierce; Dare Ogunbowale; Woody Marks; Jawhar Jordan; J.J. Taylor; British Brooks
WR Nico Collins; Xavier Hutchinson; Jared Wayne; Johnny Johnson III
WR Christian Kirk; Jaylin Noel; Braxton Berrios; Xavier Johnson
WR Jayden Higgins; Justin Watson; John Metchie III; Daniel Jackson
TE Dalton Schultz; Cade Stover; Brevin Jordan; Irv Smith, Jr. ; Jakob Johnson; Luke Lachey
LT Cam Robinson; Zach Thomas; Austin Deculus
LG Laken Tomlinson; Juice Scruggs; LaDarius Henderson
C Jarrett Patterson; Jake Andrews; Eli Cox
RG Tytus Howard; Ed Ingram; Jaylon Thomas
RT Aireontae Ersery; Blake Fisher
DEFENSE
Houston's defense is listed in its nickel personnel grouping with five defensive backs to go along with four linemen and two linebackers.
DE Will Anderson, Jr.; Darrell Taylor; Casey Toohill
DT Mario Edwards, Jr.; Tommy Togiai; Haggai Ndubuisi; Marlon Davidson
DT Sheldon Rankins; Tim Settle, Jr.; Junior Tafuna
DE Danielle Hunter; Dylan Horton; Solomon Byrd
LB Azeez Al-Shaair; Jake Hansen; Nick Niemann; Jamal Hill; K.C. Ossai
LB Henry To'oTo'o; Christian Harris; E.J. Speed; Jackson Woodard
CB Derek Stingley, Jr.; D'Angelo Ross; Tremon Smith
CB Kamari Lassiter; Jaylin Smith; Damon Arnette
NKL Jalen Pitre; Myles Bryant; Arthur Maulet
S Calen Bullock; Jaylen Reed
S C.J. Gardner-Johnson; M.J. Stewart; Russ Yeast
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SPECIAL TEAMS
P/H Tommy Townsend
K Ka'imi Fairbairn
LS Austin Brinkman
PR Braxton Berrios; Jaylin Noel; Christian Kirk
KR Dameon Pierce; Braxton Berrios; Jaylin Noel
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