A Vikings Star Player May Need to Leapfrog RT1 Brian O’Neill in the Extension Line

A Vikings Star Player May Need to Leapfrog RT1 Brian O’Neill in the Extension Line

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images. After quarterback, edge rusher is the NFL’s most important position (see some of Jeff Diamond’s recent thoughts on VT). Does that mean Andrew Van Ginkel needs to be next to earn an extension? He’s a Vikings star player even if he…

A Vikings Star Player May Need to Leapfrog RT1 Brian O'Neill in the Extension Line

After quarterback, edge rusher is the NFL’s most important position (see some of Jeff Diamond’s recent thoughts on VT). Does that mean Andrew Van Ginkel needs to be next to earn an extension? He’s a Vikings star player even if he’s often overlooked. The 2024 second-team All Pro is moving into his final season. He’ll demand $23 million, an amount that puts him in a good spot within the broader edge rusher market but nowhere near the top. Seeing a…

Now More than Ever, A Vikings Pass Rusher Demands an Extension

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings Winter Warrior helmet before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Moving on from Jonathan Greenard creates reasonably widespread side effects in the Twin Cities. Most notably, Dallas Turner is being promoted. The soon-to-be third-year edge rusher is being regarded as a breakout candidate by many prophets and prognosticators…