Vikings' offensive lineman highlighted as needing an extension
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The Minnesota Vikings have made it a point to protect whoever is under center with a strong offensive line. They have done a good job drafting their bookend tackles while showing off their front office skills, while building the interior in a variety of ways.
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One of those pieces is entering his final year on his deal. Offensive tackle Brian O'Neill has been around the team while contract talks go on. However, some have started to give them replacements in mock drafts. In the eyes of Bleacher Report's Moe Moton, his extension is one that needs to be a priority.
While laying out each team's top extension priority, Moton mentioned O'Neill as the top one for the Vikings.
"O'Neill has been a model of consistency within the Vikings' offensive line. He earned a couple of Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2024. Last season, the eighth-year veteran allowed just two sacks while on the field for 446 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Minnesota is expected to resume extension talks with O'Neill after hiring general manager Nolan Teasley."
If they lock down O'Neill with an extension, the entire unit would be in place for their Super Bowl window. Having consistency upfront will be massive for them so it is an extension that makes sense to secure.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Brian O'Neill continues to be hyped for an extension before new season