Who's in? Who's out? Predicting the Vikings' 53-man roster before camp
The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing their 53-man roster as 2026 training camp officially commences.
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The Minnesota Vikings have opened their 2026 training camp and announced immediate roster changes. According to Yahoo Sports, the team has placed running back Kejon Owens on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list and waived two players.
Coverage from the Star Tribune and The New York Times emphasizes roster predictions and personnel evaluations. Analysis includes a look at the team's 46 defensive players as the organization works toward establishing its final 53-man roster.
Attention now turns to the training camp process to determine which players will remain with the team and which will be cut.
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Quick answers
Which player was placed on the NFI list?
Running back Kejon Owens was placed on the NFI list.
How many defensive players are being evaluated ahead of camp?
The New York Times reports on the Vikings' 46 defensive players.
What other roster moves were announced?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Vikings also waived two players.
Coverage (4)
- Vikings Announce Roster Moves as 2026 Training Camp Opens Minnesota Vikings · 11h ago
- Vikings put RB Kejon Owens on NFI list, waive two players Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Thoughts on the Vikings’ 46 defensive players ahead of training camp The New York Times · 11h ago
- Who's in? Who's out? Predicting the Vikings' 53-man roster before camp Star Tribune · 11h ago broke it first
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