Longtime Former Viking Signs with Cardinals
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Offensive tackle Oli Udoh has been removed from the Minnesota Vikings’ roster orbit for three years, bouncing around the NFL since, and now landing with the Arizona Cardinals . Udoh is headed to Arizona after spending most of his career in Minnesota.
Udoh experienced a quiet free agency out of the gate, but he’s in the house with Mike LaFleur’s team, probably on tap for OT3 or OT4 in 2026. Arizona Adds Familiar Vikings Depth Up Front Udoh originally played for the Vikings for five years, believe it or not. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Olisaemeka Udoh blocks during second-half action against the Los Angeles Rams at Nissan Stadium, Sep 14, 2025, in Nashville.
Udoh works along the edge to protect the quarterback and create rushing lanes as Tennessee battles a physical Rams defensive front. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Udoh to ARI It’s official. Udoh is a member of Kyler Murray’s old team.
Cardinals reporter Darren Urban wrote Friday , “The Cardinals still may use the No. 3 pick overall on an offensive lineman, but they continue to add depth to the roster for the unit and give themselves leeway for their first pick in April’s draft. On Friday, that came in the form of a one-year contract with veteran Olisaemeka’ Oli’ Udoh.
” “Udoh, 6-foot-6 and 320 pounds, has played 74 games in his NFL career since becoming a sixth-round pick of the Vikings in 2019. The Cardinals are expected to draft a tackle at some point, and there remains the possibility that it would come at No. 3; Miami’s Francis Mauigoa is mocked most often as the probable pick if that were to happen.
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