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Vikings 53-man roster projection: Youth movement means tighter position battles

The clock is ticking. There's just one week remaining for the Vikings' roster hopefuls to make their cases before all NFL teams must set an initial 53-man roster by Tuesday, Aug. 29.

The Vikings' youth movement has led to more tossups at position battles like cornerback, receiver, linebacker and defensive line. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have to curate the collective inexperience into NFL-worthy (and much-needed) depth. That may also include adding castoffs from other NFL teams. But for now, here's a projection of 53 current players.

Quarterbacks (2)

Kirk Cousins, Nick Mullens

Released: Jaren Hall, Jordan Ta'amu

Hall, the fifth-round pick from BYU, hasn't exactly commanded a spot on the 53-man roster.