The Vikings cleared five roster spots on Wednesday, taking the first steps toward Saturday’s deadline for all NFL teams to reach an initial 53-man roster for the regular season.
With the roster at 75 players, the Vikings front office needs to clear 22 additional spots; 16 players can return to an expanded practice squad for this season.
There are many backup decisions to make, and that’s where the difficulty lies in projecting this Vikings roster. Keep in mind, as players around the league become available on waivers this weekend, new players can be introduced to the roster.