Vikings 53-man roster update heading into Week 10 vs. Bills

Tyler Forness

November 12, 2022 at 2:59 PM·4 min read

The Minnesota Vikings are in a position to achieve their fourth 8-1 start in franchise history with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.

Both teams have injuries at key positions, but the Bills potentially being without starting quarterback Josh Allen could be the difference in the football game.

The Vikings made a few roster moves last week but this week has been minimal. Here is the updated Vikings roster heading into Sunday’s game.

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Quarterback

Sep 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

8 Kirk Cousins
12 Nick Mullens
11 David Blough (PS)

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Running back

Sep 23, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back CJ Ham (30) during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

4 Dalvin Cook
2 Alexander Mattison
26 Kene Nwangwu
32 Ty Chandler (IR)
30 C.J. Ham (FB)
38 Bryant Koback (PS)

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Wide receiver

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) picks up 64 yards on a reception while being covered by Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) during the second quarter of their game Sunday, September 11, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
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18 Justin Jefferson
19 Adam Thielen
17 K.J. Osborn
5 Jalen Reagor
83 Jalen Nailor
13 Blake Proehl (PS)
89 Thomas Heningan (IR)
81 Olabisi Johnson (IR)
85 Dan Chisena (PS)
9 Trishton Jackson (PS)

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Tight end

Sep 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

87 T.J. Hockenson
86 Johnny Mundt
84 Irv Smith Jr. (IR)
82 Ben Ellefson (IR-designated to return)
34 Nick Muse (PS)

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Offensive tackle

Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

71 Christian Darrisaw
75 Brian O’Neill
64 Blake Brandel
74 Oli Udoh
63 Vederian Lowe

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Interior offensive line

Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) with teammates Ezra Cleveland (72) and Rashod Hill (69) on the field during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis. Indianapolis won 12-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

72 Ezra Cleveland
56 Garrett Bradbury
67 Ed Ingram
62 Chris Reed
65 Austin Schlottmann
68 Kyle Hinton (PS)
60 Josh Sokol (PS)

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Defensive line

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) watches against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

94 Dalvin Tomlinson
97 Harrison Phillips
93 Jonathan Bullard
92 James Lynch
90 Esezi Otomewo
96 Ross Blacklock
95 Khyiris Tonga
50 T.J. Smith (PS)

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Outside linebacker/Edge rusher

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) celebrates with linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) after Hunter sacked Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, September 11, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Min. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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99 Danielle Hunter
55 Za’Darius Smith
98 D.J. Wonnum
91 Patrick Jones II
43 Luiji Vilain
51 Benton Whitley
79 Kenny Willekes (IR)

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48 Chris Garrett (PS)

Inside linebacker

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) break up a pass in the endzone intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) late in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, September 11, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Min. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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54 Eric Kendricks
58 Jordan Hicks
33 Brian Asamoah
45 Troy Dye
47 William Kwenkwu (PS)
57 Ryan Connelly (PS)

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Cornerback

Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3) reacts late during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

7 Patrick Peterson
3 Cameron Dantzler Sr.
39 Chandon Sullivan
21 Akayleb Evans
29 Kris Boyd
23 Andrew Booth Jr.
20 Duke Shelley
31 Tay Gowan (PS)

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Safety

Sep 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

22 Harrison Smith
24 Camryn Bynum
44 Josh Metellus
25 Theo Jackson
46 Myles Dorn (PS)
6 Lewis Cine (IR)
37 Mike Brown (PS)

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Specialists

Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks an extra point against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

1 Greg Joseph
14 Ryan Wright
42 Andrew DePaola

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