EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of 2021.
Minnesota opens preseason play by hosting Denver on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
For reference, the Vikings offense is listed in "21 personnel" with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end. That leaves two spots at receiver, along with a quarterback and the offensive line.
The Vikings defense, meanwhile, features starters in a base 4-3 scheme, which includes four linemen, three linebackers, two cornerbacks and two safeties.
Here's a look at the Vikings unofficial depth chart with starters followed by backups listed in order as they appear.
OFFENSE (43 players)
Quarterback
Starter: Kirk Cousins
Backups: Jake Browning, Nate Stanley, Kellen Mond, Danny Etling
Running back
Starter: Dalvin Cook
Backups: Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Kene Nwangwu, A.J. Rose, Jr.
Fullback
Starter: C.J. Ham
Backups: Jake Bargas
Wide receiver
Starters: Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson
Backups: K.J. Osborn and Chad Beebe, Dede Westbrook, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Blake Proehl; Dan Chisena, Whop Philyor, Myron Mitchell, Warren Jackson
Tight end
Starter: Irv Smith, Jr.
Backups: Tyler Conklin, Brandon Dillon, Zach Davidson, Shane Zylstra
Offensive tackles
Starters: Rashod Hill (LT) and Brian O'Neill (RT)
Backups: Christian Darrisaw (LT), Brandel (RT), Evin Ksiezarczyk (LT), Zack Bailey (RT)
Interior offensive linemen
Starters: Ezra Cleveland (LG), Garrett Bradbury (C) and Olisaemeka Udoh (RG)
Backups: Dru Samia (LG), Mason Cole (C), Dakota Dozier (RG), Kyle Hinton (LG), Cohl Cabral (C), Wyatt Davis (RG)
Roster notes: There is plenty of continuity on offense, as the 11 current projected starters were on the team in 2020. Cousins, Cook, Thielen, Jefferson and Ham have also made the Pro Bowl in Purple. The Vikings offensive line is projected to have three returning starters, with Cleveland moving from right guard to left guard. Hill has made 17 starts with the Vikings over the years, while Udoh has transitioned from tackle to guard as camp opened. Browning has displayed progress and availability in camp, while Osborn and Conklin have shown up in the passing game. Mattison is among the league's top No. 2 running backs.
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of Jan. 5, 2022.

1 K Greg Joseph

1 K Greg Joseph

3 P Jordan Berry

16 P Jordan Berry

7 CB Patrick Peterson

7 CB Patrick Peterson

8 QB Kirk Cousins

8 QB Kirk Cousins

11 QB Kellen Mond

11 QB Kellen Mond

12 WR Dede Westbrook

12 WR Dede Westbrook

14 QB Sean Mannion

14 QB Sean Mannion

15 WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

15 WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

17 WR K.J. Osborn

17 WR K.J. Osborn

18 WR Justin Jefferson

18 WR Justin Jefferson

20 CB Harrison Hand

20 CB Harrison Hand

22 S Harrison Smith

22 S Harrison Smith

23 S Xavier Woods

23 S Xavier Woods

24 CB Mackensie Alexander

24 CB Mackensie Alexander

2 RB Alexander Mattison

2 RB Alexander Mattison

26 RB Kene Nwangwu

26 RB Kene Nwangwu

3 CB Cameron Dantzler

27 CB Cameron Dantzler

29 CB Kris Boyd

29 CB Kris Boyd

30 FB C.J. Ham

30 FB C.J. Ham

31 RB Wayne Gallman

31 RB Wayne Gallman

4 RB Dalvin Cook

33 RB Dalvin Cook

35 TE Luke Stocker

35 TE Luke Stocker

41 LB Chazz Surratt

41 LB Chazz Surratt

42 LS Andrew DePaola

42 LS Andrew DePaola

44 S Josh Metellus

44 S Josh Metellus

45 LB Troy Dye

45 LB Troy Dye

48 LB Blake Lynch

48 LB Blake Lynch

52 G Wyatt Davis

52 G Wyatt Davis

55 LB Anthony Barr

55 LB Anthony Barr

56 C Garrett Bradbury

56 C Garett Bradbury

58 DT Michael Pierce

58 DT Michael Pierce

59 LB Nick Vigil

59 LB Nick Vigil

64 T Blake Brandel

64 T Blake Brandel

69 T Rashod Hill

69 T Rashod Hill

74 G Olisaemeka Udoh

74 G Olisaemeka Udoh

75 T Brian O'Neill

75 T Brian O'Neill

78 G Dakota Dozier

78 G Dakota Dozier

83 TE Tyler Conklin

83 TE Tyler Conklin

85 WR Dan Chisena

85 WR Dan Chisena

90 DT Sheldon Richardson

90 DT Sheldon Richardson

92 DT James Lynch

92 DT James Lynch

91 OLB Patrick Jones II

91 DE Patrick Jones II

94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson

94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson

96 DT Armon Watts

96 DT Armon Watts

98 DE D.J. Wonnum

98 DE D.J. Wonnum
DEFENSE (42 players)
Defensive end
Starters: Danielle Hunter (LE) and Stephen Weatherly (RE)
Backups: Jalyn Holmes (LE), D.J. Wonnum (RE), Hercules Mata'afa (LE), Kenny Willekes (RE), Jordan Brailford (LE), Patrick Jones II (RE), Janarius Robinson (LE)
Defensive tackle
Starters: Michael Pierce (NT) and Dalvin Tomlinson (DT)
Backups: Armon Watts (NT), Sheldon Richardson (DT), James Lynch (NT), Zeandae Johnson (DT), Jordan Scott (NT)
Linebacker
Starters: Anthony Barr (SLB), Eric Kendricks (MLB) and Nick Vigil (WLB)
Backups: Blake Lynch (SLB), Troy Dye (MLB), Cam Smith (WLB), Ryan Connelly (SLB), Tuf Borland (MLB), Chazz Surratt (WLB), Christian Elliss (SLB)
Cornerback
Starters: Patrick Peterson and Bashaud Breeland
Backups: Mackensie Alexander and Cameron Dantzler; Harrison Hand andKris Boyd; Dylan Mabin, Tye Smith, Parry Nickerson and Amari Henderson
Safety
Starters: Harrison Smith and Xavier Woods
Backups: Myles Dorn and Camryn Bynum; Josh Metellus and Luther Kirk
Roster notes: The Vikings defense looks much different than a year ago, especially up front. Hunter and Pierce did not play in 2020, and both have looked stout in camp. Tomlinson, a free agent addition this spring, will also add muscle up front. Weatherly is back in Purple after a year away, and is competing with Wonnum for the starting job opposite Hunter. Barr and Kendricks remain among the league's top linebacker duos; their respective absences were felt last season. Minnesota could also have three new starting cornerbacks from a year ago, as the starters listed offer plenty of experience and knowledge. Smith is a staple at safety, and Woods has drawn praise from the coaching staff since arriving in March.
View photos of the Vikings 2021 coaching staff.

Head Coach Mike Zimmer

Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Andre Patterson

Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Adam Zimmer

Special Teams Coordinator Ryan Ficken

Senior Offensive Advisor Rick Dennison

Quarterbacks Coach Andrew Janocko

Wide Receivers Coach Keenan McCardell

Tight Ends Coach Brian Pariani

Running Backs Coach Kennedy Polamalu

Offensive Line coach Phil Rauscher

Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Wide Receivers Christian Jones

Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Running Backs Coach AC Patterson

Senior Defensive Assistant Paul Guenther

Assistant Defensive Line Coach Imarjaye Albury Sr.

Defensive Backs Coach Karl Scott

Assistant Defensive Backs/Safeties Coach Roy Anderson

Asst. Offensive Line Coach Ben Steele

Assistant Special Teams Coach Robert Steeples

Defensive Quality Control/Assistant Linebackers Coach Sam Siefkes

Head Strength and Conditioning Josh Hingst

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Derik Keyes
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker
Starter: Greg Joseph
Backup: Riley Patterson
Punter/holder
Britton Colquitt
Long snapper
Starter: Andrew DePaola
Backup: Turner Bernard
Kick returner
Starter: Abdullah
Backup: Nwangwu
Punt returner
Starter: Abdullah
Backups: Osborn, Beebe and Smith-Marsette
Roster notes: Joseph has made 24 of 30 field goals in team drills in camp as he looks to secure a roster spot. Patterson missed more than a week of practice and is trying to make up ground. Colquitt is back for his third season with the Vikings. Abdullah gets the nod at both returner spots but has plenty of competition as preseason games loom.