Vikings prepare to trim roster as final cuts approach

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Vikings prepare to trim roster as final cuts approach
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The Minnesota Vikings will reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players by the end of the preseason. This annual process involves evaluating performance during training camp and preseason games. Several players are emerging as possible surprises in the final roster, competing for their spots. The typical deadline for these roster cuts is just before the start of the regular season.

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  • Vikings face a roster cut deadline in three months.
  • Team must trim from 90 to 53 players.
  • Several surprise candidates are vying for roster spots.
  • Final cuts occur before the regular season starts.
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  • 12:26 AMYahoo Sports5 Surprise Players Who Could Make the Vikings’ Final Roster
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In three months, the Minnesota Vikings will trim their roster from 90 to 53 players, an annual tradition that slashes […]

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