Vikings' 53-man roster projection goes heavy on defensive depth

The Minnesota Vikings must cut their roster to 53 by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here’s a final 53-man roster projection:

The way the Vikings built their quarterback room mirrors reigning champion Philadelphia. There’s someone to fill every role: Cousins, the clear-cut starter; Siemian, an experienced backup with the best days of his career still on the horizon; and Sloter, the developmental QB who should be ready to earn a No. 2 job in due time. The 2017 season taught Minnesota how much quarterback depth matters in having more than just a viable backup option to fill in here and there. Siemian’s knowledge at the position is invaluable and should allow the Vikings to stay the course if he's called…