The Vikings Keep Throwing Chin Music at Brian O’Neill
Back in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings did tremendously well when opting for Pittsburgh’s Brian O’Neill in the late 2nd. He has since been a fantastic player who is rightly regarded as a cornerstone player. Is that soon to change?
Recent seasons have seen the Vikings investing in the offensive line. Last year, the move was to launch a total renovation of the interior offensive line. Welcoming all of LG1 Donovan Jackson (1st Round), C1 Ryan Kelly (FA), and RG1 Will Fries (FA) meant that the front five was going to be formidable.
The issue? Some combination of injury, underperformance, and a poor approach to the offense’s play calling . The crew is now largely similar moving into 2026.
Mr. Kelly has been subtracted, stepping away from football altogether due to retirement . Blake Brandel is the leader in the clubhouse for the starting center job as continuity reigns.
Any chance, though, that the upcoming season is the final one for Mr. O’Neill in the Twin Cities? The Vikings, Brian O’Neill, & The Evolving OL The veteran can still play.
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