Vikings sign shocking type out Brian O’Neill to 4-year extension

The Vikings possess signed shocking type out Brian O’Neill to an extension that can relieve him in Minnesota by way of the 2030 season. Andy Lyons / Getty Pictures

July 28, 2026 Up thus far 5:43 pm EDT

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings signed two-time Skilled Bowl shocking type out Brian O’Neill to a four-year extension, the staff introduced Tuesday. This marks the primary essential roster go for the staff beneath contemporary usual supervisor Nolan Teasley.

O’Neill, who will flip 31 in September, was once house to go into the last yr of his contract previous than signing the extension. Minnesota first engaged in extension talks on the NFL combine in Indianapolis. This deal keeps one of the staff’s leaders inside the fold by way of the 2030 season.

The Vikings decided on O’Neill inside the 2nd round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The five-time staff captain has began 120 video video games over 8 seasons and has carried out in any case 14 video video games each and every season. O’Neill partly tore his Achilles in January 2023, then returned in 2024 to originate all 17 video video games.

Trainer Kevin O’Connell has spoken glowingly about O’Neill’s affect inside the locker room in newest years. He vouched for Kirk Cousins, rallied round Sam Darnold and embraced the younger J.J. McCarthy. O’Neill’s balance offers the Vikings conviction for an offensive line that should take a step forward, no topic who’s taking part in quarterback in 2026.

Minnesota old-customary 17 numerous combinations of offensive linemen all over the 2025 season for a minimum of 10 snaps. O’Neill uncared for 3 video video games with accidents to each and every knees. This season, the Vikings hope they may be able to pair O’Neill’s true presence with a repeatedly to be had Christian Darrisaw at left type out. That type of well being, paired with altered teaching after the hiring of Keith Carter, units up for one of the best offensive lines since O’Connell took over in 2022.