Star Tribune · Sep 7, 2023
How will the 2023 Vikings win? If their young players step up and develop quickly
Defensive back Akayleb Evans (21) is one of several Vikings being asked to step up into key roles this fall.@chipscogginsThe rebuild portion of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's vision for a "competitive rebuild" is now in full effect and reflected in the opening game roster.
The 2023 Vikings are notably young at multiple positions, with unproven or inexperienced players being counted on to handle important roles.
The roster makeover was a necessary step for both competitive and financial reasons. The Vikings desperately needed to get younger and faster and less expensive to give the general manager flexibility to sign the organization's stars to mega-contracts.
