NFL free agency is just a bit over a month away.

The Vikings have numerous questions on their plate at a large number of positions when that interval formally arrives. Because it continues to get nearer, here’s a have a look at the thinnest positions on the Vikings’ roster that ought to be of the best precedence.

Kicker

The Vikings at present don’t make use of a kicker, making it the thinnest place on their roster. Greg Joseph is heading into free company, and regardless of a powerful conclusion to the 2023 season, would the Vikings contemplate wanting elsewhere contemplating a number of the struggles he’s had from 50-plus yards?

Since becoming a member of Minnesota in 2021, Joseph has made 15 of 26 area objective makes an attempt from 50+ yards whereas the 2022 season additionally noticed him battle with further factors, lacking a league-high six makes an attempt throughout the season.

Quarterback

The quarterback place holds the most important query mark for the Vikings this offseason. Kirk Cousins is slated to enter free company as is Josh Dobbs, who buoyed Minnesota’s offense for just a few weeks following Cousins’ Achilles damage.

Minnesota might decide to convey Cousins again, however the veteran’s price ticket will play an enormous position in that. If he isn’t in a Vikings uniform subsequent yr, it’s crucial that the group will get aggressive within the draft to land a direct alternative.

For now, the one quarterbacks on the roster are Nick Mullens and 2023 fifth-round choose Jaren Corridor. Neither have confirmed to be a long-term resolution on the place.

Exterior Linebacker

Danielle Hunter could also be crucial free agent on the Vikings’ roster this offseason. He single-handedly carried Minnesota’s go rush all through massive chunks of the 2023 season, particularly as Marcus Davenport and D.J. Wonnum handled accidents.

Now, all three of those gamers are set to enter free company, leaving Patrick Jones and Andre Carter as the one outdoors linebackers on the roster. After a powerful 2022 season, Jones had a disappointing marketing campaign in 2023 by recording simply 32 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and a single sack.

Defensive Sort out

The Vikings could possibly be dropping Jonathan Bullard and some depth items on their defensive position this offseason because the veterans head to free company.

If that occurs, Minnesota completely wants so as to add extra our bodies to that room within the offseason. Even when they keep Bullard, the Vikings can be sensible so as to add extra of a pass-rushing presence to their defensive position seeing as the one three gamers at present on the roster on the place are Dean Lowry, Harrison Phillips, and Jaquelin Roy.

Tight Finish

The tight finish spot is a sneaky want for Minnesota. They solely have two gamers beneath contract for 2024, and T.J. Hockenson doubtless goes to overlook not less than a portion of subsequent season due to his ACL damage, leaving Josh Oliver as the one wholesome TE on the roster.

Consequently, the Vikings might want to fill out this room by both re-signing their free brokers or bringing in new names. Johnny Mundt, who Kevin O’Connell has known as the very best TE3 within the NFL, ought to be on the checklist of free brokers to be retained this offseason.

Guard

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has vital selections to make on the offensive line this offseason. Do the Vikings attempt to retain Dalton Risner as a starter regardless of the left guard being projected to get a large contract in free agency? Do they aim a participant within the draft after not selecting a single o-lineman in 2023?

It shouldn’t be missed that one among Minnesota’s free brokers on the place is Blake Brandel, who made the transition from sort out to protect throughout the 2023 offseason. He has showcased a capability to play nearly wherever on the offensive line very nicely, and he ought to be one other participant that Minnesota tries to convey again.

Editor’s Word: Statistics for this text have been discovered through Pro Football Reference.

Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The School of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing in regards to the NFL, Josh enjoys working, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Try his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.