Vikings assess roster weaknesses ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings continue to finalize their 2026 roster as they identify key weaknesses. Concerns arise primarily at running back, where 6th-round pick Demond Claiborne has yet to prove himself, drawing comparisons to past players. Additionally, the team’s outside linebacker depth has diminished following the trade of Jonathan Greenard. With the starting center position unaddressed in free agency, the Vikings may look for potential signings as the regular season approaches.
- •Vikings roster for 2026 is nearly complete.
- •Demond Claiborne's role at running back is uncertain.
- •OLB depth has decreased post-Greenard trade.
- •Starting center position remains unresolved.
- •Potential free agent signings may be considered.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — The Vikings’ Weakest Links Are Pretty Easy to Spot
"Minnesota Vikings’ roster construction is pretty much complete for 2026, save for a few free agents who could be added […]
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