The 2026 Minnesota Vikings Defensive Front Breakdown

Vikings Sign Former Colts Defender

Someone within the Minnesota Vikings organization looked at another guy recently and said, “You know what? We need a bunch of defensive tackles.” Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski signed veteran DT Eric Johnson on Wednesday, the fourth new interior defensive lineman in the last five days. Minnesota continues to tweak its defensive line after the draft, this time with a 320-pound veteran flier. Johnson may not have too much of an impact on t…

4 Vikings Draft Losers

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings led by Jonathan Greenard (58) and Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) enter the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images The 2026 Draft is in the books and the Minnesota Vikings added nine new players via picks and another 19 undrafted rookies. Some players certainly won the draft, while others might have lost their jobs. Here are four…

The 2026 Minnesota Vikings Defensive Front Breakdown

The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 NFL campaign with a 9-8 record. But they still finished at the bottom of the NFC North. Inconsistent quarterback play and defensive miscues sunk their season. But after the 2026 NFL Draft, the Vikings’ defensive front is changing. Instead of getting more veterans, they went younger.  Despite the inconsistencies, the Vikings were still able to produce on defense. Despite missing the postseason, they were a …