Vikings extend Brian O'Neill's contract ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have extended the contract of tackle Brian O'Neill, who has been with the team since 2018. The deal, described as interesting by NFL analyst Seth Walder, follows O'Neill's consistent performance, including two Pro Bowl selections. He ranked highly in pass block win rates and showed improvement in run blocking last season. At age 30, the extension secures a key player for the offensive line while keeping costs reasonable, suggesting sound team management going into the 2026 season.
- •Brian O'Neill signed a contract extension with the Vikings.
- •The deal is valued at $24 million per year.
- •O'Neill excelled in pass protection, ranking in the 95th percentile previously.
- •The Vikings aim for stability on the offensive line for the 2026 season.
- •O'Neill's performance will be critical with a new quarterback.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst calls Vikings’ Brian O’Neill extension ‘interesting’
"NFL analyst believes the Brian O'Neill extension was "interesting".
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