Now that training camp is under-way, at least for rookies, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the competition for roster spots, backup spots, and starting jobs for the Vikings.
Let’s begin with the defensive line.
Seventeen Defensive Linemen
Of the 90 men on the Vikings roster entering training camp, nearly 1 in 5 are defensive linemen. Seventeen in all- the most of any position group. Using last year as a guide, seven of those seventeen will be looking for work come September, and another will find his way to the practice squad.