5 former players the Vikings badly miss in 2023

The Minnesota Vikings probably wish they still had these former players on their roster for the 2023 NFL season.

Back-to-back losses from the Minnesota Vikings to open the 2023 NFL season has some fans wondering if this season is likely to be a lost cause and why they can't seem to stop making huge mistakes on the field.

Sometimes, those mistakes and losses can lead fans to reminisce about days when players who made a huge impact on the team wore purple and gold and make them wish those individuals were still a part of the roster this year.

Having a roster with very few holes can be a huge advantage. And filling any holes with a capable player can be the difference between a team like the Vikings winning on any given Sunday or taking a disappointing loss.

Who are five recent Minnesota Vikings players who the team likely wishes were still on their roster this season? And how could these five players help this roster get their first win of the season and hopefully many, many more?