Who’s in? Who’s out? What could the Vikings’ final 53 in 2018 look like?

(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Kyle Sloter
(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Kyle Sloter
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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Kicker Daniel Carlson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings kicks a 57 yard field goal against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Daniel Carlson

Specialists:

  • Locks: Ryan Quigley, Kevin McDermott
  • On the Bubble: Daniel Carlson

Do I think the Vikings will cut Carlson? No. Do I think they’ll take a good, hard look at what’s available if he repeats his Seattle performance? Definitely.

For the most part, Carlson has looked pretty solid for most of the preseason and has a stronger leg than Kai Forbath did. While he missed a pair of field goals on Friday, simply doing his job against Tennessee should get him on the roster.

(As a sidenote, Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who is the most accurate kicker in NFL history, has missed four field goals this preseason. Just some food for thought.)

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