5 Reactions to the Initial Vikings 53-Man Roster

purplePTSD | August 30, 2023

The Minnesota Vikings released their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon following a slew of moves.

Now, as Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers approaches, here are 5 reactions to this initial Vikings 53-man roster.

3 UDFAs Make the Team

Sep 24, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

It’s rare to even see one undrafted free agent make the 53-man roster for an NFL team during their rookie year, but the Vikings are rolling into the 2023 season with three of them: OLB Andre Carter, LB Ivan Pace, and CB NaJee Thompson.