Defensive tackle: Michael Pierce, Shamar Stephen, Jaleel Johnson, Armon Watts
Analysis: Pierce signed with the team in free agency. Stephen is a returning starter. I think that the team probably should have done more with this position, but maybe the likes of James Lynch can make the team and move up the depth chart. I also think Hercules Mata’afa could make the team over some of these other players, but it gets tough because Minnesota has so many problems at other positions that likely need more depth.