Vikings Could Have an OL Draft Contingency Plan

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings don’t have a clear-cut starting center lined up for 2026 after Ryan Kelly’s retirement , and if the franchise doesn’t land one of the draft’s top prospects at the position, Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer may be available via trade. Brewer gives Minnesota another path if the draft board gets tricky. The Miami Herald raised the prospect of a Brewer trade this week.

Vikings assistant head coach Frank Smith just came from that organization, creating a possible connection. A Veteran Center Option Could Linger in Minnesota’s Background Get to know Brewer, just in case. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa lines up under center Aaron Brewer during first-half action against the New Orleans Saints on Nov.

30, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The snap sequence highlights Brewer’s role anchoring the interior offensive line as Miami works through early-game possessions. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images.

Miami Herald: Would the Dolphins Trade Brewer ? Omar Kelly opined on Dolphins’ trade candidates this week, noting , “Tailback De’Von Achane , inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson, and center Aaron Brewer are all entering the final season of their contract, and therefore seek extensions. Brewer is the NFL’s 10th highest paid center based on his salary, which pays him $7 million annually for the past three years.