Sam Darnold named QB1 in first unofficial Vikings depth chart

The Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. Sam Darnold is listed as the starting quarterback ahead of first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.

Offensive starters:

• QB: Sam Darnold
• RB: Aaron Jones
• FB: C.J. Ham
• WR: Justin Jefferson
• WR: Jordan Addison
• TE: T.J. Hockenson
• LT: Christian Darrisaw
• LG: Blake Brendel
• C: Garrett Bradbury
• RG: Ed Ingram
• RT: Brian O'Neil

Defensive starters:

• DL: Jerry Tillery
• DL: Harrison Phillips
• DL: Jonathan Bullard
• OLB: Jonathan Greenard
• OLB: Andrew Van Ginkel
• ILB: Blake Cashman
• ILB: Ivan Pace Jr.
• CB: Shaq Griffin
• CB: Bryon Murphy Jr.
• S: Harrison Smith
• S: Camryn Bynum

Special teams:

• K: Will Reichard
• P/holder: Ryan Wright
• LS: Andrew DePaola
• KR: Kene Nwangwu
• PR: Brandon Powell

The unofficial depth chart says "McCarthy or Nick Mullens" are the top two backups behind Darnold at quarterback. The No. 3 and No. 4 wide receivers up to now are Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell.

Minnesota will begin the preseason on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. CT against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium.