Yesterday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2021 season. Of course, it must be noted that we are still a month away from the regular season debut against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 12th. There are still plenty of takeaways to be had from this first depth chart, though.
1. The rookies must earn their keep
Similarly to how Justin Jefferson started his NFL career as a backup, it looks like this year’s rookie o-linemen, Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis, are going to have to show the coaching staff more. Darrisaw in particular has spent a lot of time on the sidelines as he recovers from a groin injury.