Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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The Minnesota Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2017 NFL season and there are a few surprises included in it.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

With the first preseason game for the Minnesota Vikings happening on Thursday, August 10, 2017, the team continues to take steps to prepare for the action as well as continue evaluating their talent headed into the season.

One step that many fans and media experts enjoy is when the team releases their first unofficial depth chart on their official website. Not only can a lot of speculation and intrigue come from the list, but changes in positions and depth can also be noticed.

For the 2017 list, there weren’t a lot of surprises, but there are several interesting things that can be taken away from this release. Let’s discuss the Vikings first unofficial depth chart starting off with the quarterbacks.

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