Report: Some surprising Vikings players expected to make the 53-man roster

Here are some surprising names who are going to make the Vikings’ initial 53-man roster.

The Vikings had to make some tough calls today, as each NFL team was forced to trim its roster to 53 players.

Minnesota waived a preseason star in A.J. Rose Jr., an undrafted free agent. The team let go of Hercules Mata’afa, a promising defensive tackle who also played well this preseason.

But what about the players who made the team? Vikings Wire compiled a list of some surprising names who are going to make the 53-man roster as of Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

Here is the list: