The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

His knee injury from last season could mean he's back around a year later, perhaps around Weeks 7-10, as Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed in training camp. The new Los Angeles Chargers running back suffered an eye injury in a July 4th fireworks incident. No word about exactly when he's back, but seems like Week 1 is realistic.