For a minute, it looked the starting left guard job was Blake Brandel's to lose, but then the Minnesota Vikings went out and re-signed Dalton Risner on Wednesday, which threw things for a bit of a loop.
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Dalton Risner back! Source: Vikings re-signing guard Dalton Risner to one-year deal Again today, the biggest Vikings’ news is the return of guard Dalton Risner.
The list of 2023 Minnesota Vikings players needing fresh employment shrunk this week when Dalton Risner rejoined the purple team for another hurrah. Vikings fans universally praised the move, and unless something funky or unforeseen occurs, Risner will slide back into this LG role in 2024.
After the signing of Dalton Risner on Wednesday, it stands to reason that the Minnesota Vikings could take their eyes off the free agency market. With few realistic openings on the roster, the big deal yet to be done is with one of their own.
Does the Dalton Risner signing solve the Vikings left guard situation? As we motor on through the offseason, news continues to trickle at a slow pace. The Risner signing was nice.
Throughout the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have stood by the notion that former backup left tackle Blake Brandel would be their new left guard. Rather than actually go down that road, they finally came to terms with Dalton Risner.
The Minnesota Vikings are two free-agent additions away from truly cooking with gas and completing a wondrous offseason. The club re-signed Dalton Risner on Wednesday after about four months of the masses wondering if he’d return.
Last week, Vikings offensive coordinator heaped praise on fifth-year lineman Blake Brandel, saying he had earned the opportunity to start at left guard for Minnesota.
According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings are re-signing veteran G Dalton Risner to a one-year deal. Risner landed with the Vikings on a one-year contract last year and seemed to play pretty well.
Dalton Risner has logged two extensive stays in free agency since his rookie contract expired. For a second straight year, it will be the Vikings who end that period.
The fast moving, wheeling and dealing segment of NFL free agency has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some good talent left out there on the market.
The New Orleans Saints need to stay active if they are to rise back to contention in the NFC South.
The Minnesota Vikings have had quite the offseason. But one thing that stands out on their current roster is lack of answers on the interior offensive line.
One of the areas the Dolphins could improve on heading into training camp is undeniably at the guard position. As much hope as I have that Liam Eichenberg will develop into a viable starting option at guard, I must acknowledge that an improvement may be necessary.
The Dolphins have already agreed to terms with OBJ, but they must make three more moves to avoid another one-and-done playoff appearance.
Now that the NFL Draft is over and the Minnesota Vikings have signed a bunch of undrafted free agents, the training camp roster nearly set. Nonetheless, there are plenty of improvements that could still be made, especially on the interior offensive line.
The Green Bay Packers are keenly aware of the importance of shoring up their offensive line to support QB Jordan Love’s progression, evident in their strategic move during last weekend’s NFL draft.
USC QB Caleb Williams is likely to be selected first overall by the Bears this week and was asked what his thoughts were when he learned the team traded QB Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has stayed busy this offseason, but may not be done rebuilding the roster after a disappointing close to the 2023 season.
Former Vikings guard Dalton Risner is a free agent for the second consecutive year. Unlike last year, when he didn't sign with Minnesota until September, he's hoping to land with a team pretty soon this time around.
Risner would provide New York with some insurance and a capable starter should Ezeudu be unable to return to form.
The only Broncos player to ever win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award was John Elway in 1992. Current Denver quarterback Russell Wilson won the award in 2020 during his time with the Seattle Seahawks. Risner hopes to join the club.
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