Vikings roster cuts

The Vikings cut the roster down to their initial 53 today. 

As these things go, this was not much of an eye opener. No major surprises in the cuts. Maybe more noteworthy is who wasn't cut...at least for now, as more moves have to be coming.

I'll just go position by position.

QB: Both Jake Browning and Nate Stanley were cut, although either one could be added to the expanded practice squad. Mannion stays, although if Josh Rosen clears waivers I give him a strong look 

RB: Only surprise is that Ameer Abdullah made it. I figured he was gone with KJ Osborn likely taking over as the returner.

WR: 7 made it, although 2 listed (Osborn and the out of nowhere apparent special teams stud Dan Chisena) figure to never see the field at receiver. Was a little surprised Alexander Hollins got cut.

TE: Nothing surprising at all here. 

OL: Probably the most surprising cut of the day was Aviante Collins, the combo guy who has hung around here for a few years, with injuries largely keeping him from advancing. It was probably either him or Dru Samia. Brett Jones was also cut, so Pat Elflein will be the backup center.

DL: 11 guys made it, and there were no surprising cuts. Other than Eddie Yarbrough and maybe James Lynch I would think all are for sure safe through the weekend.

LB: Only surprise is the recently signed Hardy Nickerson made it. For now. 

CB: Went as expected here, aside from maybe Nate Meadors being cut. Harrison Hand made it, though he might wind up at safety. Speaking of...

S: Someone's gonna have to play safety, cause the initial 53 has only Hitman and Ant Man. They cut Steven Parker, the vet they signed from Miami, and Josh Metellus. Clearly they will be bringing in a couple vets.

ST: These were decided long ago.