Shocking cuts! Vikings’ 53-man roster projection revealed! NFL, Minnesota Vikings, training camp. In this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ post-minicamp roster for 2025, analyzing who’s in and who’s out. From quarterback surprises to special teams battles, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, offers fans a thrilling preview of the team’s future.
On The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness with producer Dave Stefano, the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 roster projection takes center stage as training camp looms. Recorded during the NFL offseason’s quiet period, the episode dissects the 91-man roster, including International Pathway punter Oscar Chapman, to predict the final 53 players. Forness highlights key position battles, special teams’ critical role, and potential surprises like UDFA Max Brosmer at quarterback and Dwight McGlothern at cornerback. The discussion also covers Josh Metellus’s complex contract negotiations, reflecting his versatility, and Brian Flores’s evolving defensive strategy. With engaging fan interaction via live chat, this Vikings 1st & SKOL podcast delivers expert analysis for Minnesota Vikings fans eager for 2025 insights.
Key points include:
- Quarterback: J.J. McCarthy starts, Sam Howell backs up, and UDFA Max Brosmer edges out Brett Rypien for the third spot, emphasizing development.
- Running Back: Ty Chandler’s special teams prowess secures his spot over Tre Stewart or Zavier Scott, pending their preseason performance.
- Wide Receiver: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and others make the cut, but Rondale Moore’s PUP status opens spots for Lucky Jackson and Tim Jones.
- Tight End: T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver are locks, with rookie Gavin Bartholomew favored despite missing minicamp.
- Defensive Line: Levi Drake Rodriguez’s pass-rush upside trumps Taki Taimani, with Jalen Redmond in a rotational role.
- Cornerback: Surprises Dwight McGlothern and Zemaiah Vaughn fit Flores’s scheme, alongside Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rogers.
- Safety: A lean group of four, led by Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus, may prompt a late addition.
- Contract Talk: Metellus’s extension is debated, with Forness proposing $11.5M/year, balancing versatility and market value.
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