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In the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings finally took action to improve the leaky offensive line that had haunted purple passers (and fans) for a decade.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

Pretty Quietly, Vikings Slide Another Lineup Decision in Ahead of Week 7

Understandably, the attention has been on Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy. Less consequential but still fascinating is who will be snapping the ball for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14

1 Viking In Line for Another Position Change

Position changes are common in the NFL, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. Players are moved from tackles to guard and vice versa, or they flip sides.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Vikings OC Wes Phillips hints at seismic shift on the offensive line that could set the Vikings up for years to come

The offensive line has been the biggest factor this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the first five games, the Vikings have already lost nine starts from their offensive line, and the projected starting offensive line going into the season has yet to take a single snap together.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 10

Minnesota Vikings have difficult decision ahead of them to maximize the offense after the bye week and beyond

The offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings has been the most difficult aspect of the team this season. Over the course of the first five games, the Vikings have lost 13 games so far on offense due to injury, with the majority of them coming on the offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2

Versatile Vikings lineman set to take first NFL snaps at a fourth position

Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel has become known for his versatility. It looks like that'll be put to the test like never before on Sunday in London.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 23

Vikings Announce the New Starter for Week 4

For at least a couple of weeks, Minnesota will be operating without LG1 Donovan Jackson. Tough news, no doubt, but the silver lining is that Blake Brandel will be stepping into the front five.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 13

A Key Viking is Now Fighting a Two-Front War

The more that time passes, the more that things look a little bleak for Blake Brandel, someone who has been a key Viking in recent seasons. Of course, one thinks of the major investments that took place along the offensive line back in March and April.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 16

5 Vikings Who Look Like a Coin Flip for the Final Roster

Basically every offseason features players who exist on the roster bubble. The Minnesota Vikings are no different in July of 2025. One wonders, then, about the key players who appear to be in the category, leading to this exercise that includes 5 Vikings who are sitting on the roster bubble.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Vikings draft G Donovan Jackson at No. 24

The Vikings were busy adding up front in free agency, and that has continued via the draft. Minnesota has selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 6

Vikings could target these two free agent guards coming off of injuries

When free agency opens next week, one of the areas the Vikings are expected to prioritize is the interior of the offensive line — and specifically, the guard position.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29, 2024

Moving Blake Brandel to LT could be 'short-term' answer for Vikings

The Vikings' replacement for star left tackle Christian Darrisaw could already be on their roster. Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, and he has been one of the better offensive linemen in the NFL, so his production is likely irreplaceable.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 29, 2024

Sounds Like Minnesota Vikings Have Talked to Blake Brandel About Moving to Left Tackle

There is no denying reality. The (5-2) Minnesota Vikings do not have any great options at left tackle. They certainly do not have any more Christian Darrisaws lying around TCO Performance Center in Eagan, that’s for sure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 9, 2024

Blake Brandel Proved He Belongs vs Giants

All offseason the Minnesota Vikings offensive line has been a point of conversation. Dalton Risner took a while but returned to the franchise. He hasn’t yet earned a starting role though.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 29, 2024

Vikings Still on the Prowl for Right Guard Upgrade

The Minnesota Vikings have had few positions provide more intrigue over the offseason than their guard spots. Blake Brandel is starting in a new role, and Ed Ingram has struggled to hold his down.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 28, 2024

Questions Answered: The Goofy RB Situation, Blake Brandel, Vikings Practice Squad Shenanigans

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 28th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 13, 2024

Assessing Blake Brandel’s First Preseason Game

Saturday’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders left Vikings fans with a level of excitement that isn’t normal this time of year. The performances from rookie first-round quarterback J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 15, 2024

Was the Blake Brandel Deal a Mistake?

Blake Brandel is a rock-solid football player, someone whom just about every coaching staff would welcome onto their team. The oft-overlooked lineman is super versatile, a coveted trait in Eagan.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 29, 2024

Competition for one of the Vikings' starting jobs just got a lot more interesting thanks to their latest move

Just last week, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told reporters that fifth-year veteran, Blake Brandel, deserved to lead the way in the battle for the starting left guard job.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 29, 2024

Minnesota Vikings Suddenly Bring Back Veteran Offensive Starter For 2024 Season

The Minnesota Vikings are set to bring back a member of the 2023 squad on the offensive side of the ball. The move will boost the offensive line for whoever is under center for the upcoming season.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / May 23, 2024

It looks like Blake Brandel will be the Vikings’ new left guard after all

Don’t expect a change to come If you, like many Minnesota Vikings fans, are waiting for news of a reunion between the team and offensive lineman Dalton Risner, it appears that you might not want to hold your breath on that.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 22, 2024

The Vikings believe they already have the answer to one of the bigger questions on their roster

OTAs are not just exciting because they're the official start of football activities for all players - it's also when we start finding out how coaches plan on utilizing the guys on their roster. Will a defensive lineman/EDGE kick inside on obvious passing downs?

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024

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Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / March 11, 2024

Blake Brandel Just Got Paid... as a Starter?

The former 6th round pick just got a massive increase in pay As more of an ancillary note to a very busy day for the Minnesota Vikings was that they extended two backup offensive linemen in David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11, 2024

Vikings Re-Signing OL David Quessenberry & Blake Brandel

According to Kevin Seifert, the Vikings are re-signing offensive linemen David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel to new deals. Quessenberry, 33, is a former sixth-round pick of the Texans back in 2013.