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Vikings midseason report: Linebackers lack depth, but not elite leader

The Vikings are halfway through their 2020 schedule at 3-5. Every day leading up to Monday night's game in Chicago, we'll break down how each position has fared so far.

Roster

WLB: Troy Dye, Ryan Connelly

MLB: Eric Kendricks, Hardy Nickerson, Todd Davis

SLB: Eric Wilson, Nickerson

IR: Anthony Barr

Preseason expectations

Depth? Who needs depth, right? Former UCLA teammates Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr were expected to keep right on lining up next to each other as three-down backers throughout their sixth NFL season together.