The Most Overlooked Players on the Vikings Right Now
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their training camp, which is set to begin in less than 10 weeks. Several overlooked players on the roster may play crucial roles in the team's success this season. Among these players are Gavin Bartholomew and Ryan Van Demark, who are vying for key positions as the team finalizes its roster.
- ▪The Vikings will reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players during training camp.
- ▪Gavin Bartholomew, a tight end drafted in 2025, is expected to compete for a position after recovering from injury.
- ▪Ryan Van Demark, a free agent addition, has shown promising performance metrics that could make him a valuable backup tackle.
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