 against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>It’s time to start thinking about potential Minnesota Vikings roster cuts at the end of the summer, as that portion of the calendar will arrive before you know it.</p>
<h2>We asked Vikings fans to name a player apiece who could be surprisingly cut this summer, and their answers varied.</h2>
<p>First, Vikings mandatory minicamp kicks off next week, followed by training camp in late July. </p>
<p><em>VikingsTerritory </em>detailed notable players last week who could be cut <a href=)
here; now it’s fans’ turn.
Here’s what our panel of fans said about surprise cuts this summer.
1. Blake Brandel (G)
Fan: Eric Horstman | @ehorstman23
 warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>My pick for this one is going to be <a href=)
Blake Brandel. I would be surprised if it happens, just given the need for quality depth, but the other additions they made this offseason could be trouble for Blake. C.J. Ham is always my other pick, but I think he’ll be here forever, lol.
2. Brian Asamoah (LB)
Fan: Ivan, Czar of Bohunks | @Up4discussion_7
 forces a fumble against New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/USATSI_19677977.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=787,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/USATSI_19677977.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/USATSI_19677977.jpg” alt=”5 Vikings Should Get”><figcaption>Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota linebacker Brian Asamoah II (33) forces a fumble against New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.<span></span></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Maybe not even all that surprising after last season, but he’s a serviceable depth guy buried beneath a top-heavy middle linebacker room. Also, he’s the last defensive player of Kwesi’s first-year picks..</p>
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3. Ryan Wright (P)
Fan: Bruce Johnson | @sachikojohnson
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I’m not predicting anything major. Ryan Wright might seem to have the upper leg (no pun intended) on his punting competition, but he could lose out on a roster spot to someone cut from another team. I will say that’s the biggest surprise, but it’s not earth-shattering.
t4. Rondale Moore (WR)
Fan: Jens | @rednpurple77
 runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) defends during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>I really hope he makes it, but the severity of his injury makes it a real possibility that his best football is behind him. He’s not a sure thing to make the team.</p>
<h3>t4. Rondale Moore (WR)</h3>
<p>Fan: <strong>SkolTom </strong>| @SKOLfromWI</p>
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Nov 7, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) runs after the catch during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images.
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My surprise cut candidate is C.J. Ham, even though they are making the running game better, I feel he’s the odd man out.
t5. C.J. Ham (FB)
Fan: Tadd | @ST7cubs
 is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports</p>
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<p>Everyone loves C. J. Ham, but a few things are working against him. He’ll be 32 entering this season, has a very minor offensive role, and the team will face a tough roster crunch, allowing them to save $2 million by cutting him.</p>
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