Minnesota will have to rely on young talent in starting positions in order to find success next season, but what about the players who don’t start but still fulfill vital roles?
The nickel corner is not technically a starting position, despite the Vikings using the nickel package quite often. There’s also a question of depth at key positions such as wide receiver, safety, defensive line and offensive line.
There are some reserves who might never start but still play a lot of snaps. There are also some who may not get a high number of reps — until they’re called upon to start in place of an injured player. Here are five Vikings who could have one of those two aforementioned roles.