The offseason brings change for every NFL team, even ones that exceed expectations by going 11-5 and winning the NFC North. The talented, young core of the Vikings will remain intact for 2016 (and beyond). But they have 17 free agents, including five starters, and a few veterans who are staring at the chopping block. So not everyone will be back.
The 2015 season just wrapped up a week ago, but it’s not too early to project which players from the final 53-man active roster and injured reserve the Vikings will bring back to compete for roster spots in spring workouts and training camp.