Multiple Minnesota Vikings starters lost their jobs this offseason as general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made some bold moves to fortify the offensive line group both in free agency and the draft.
The Vikings released center Garrett Bradbury and traded right guard Ed Ingram. They notably kept left guard Blake Brandel, though, demoting him to backup duty behind rookie Donovan Jackson.
Brandel had a rough 2024 season, to put it mildly. Per PFF, he was responsible for team highs in sacks allowed (nine) and accepted penalties (11). He was also charged with 46 QB pressures, which was second only to replacement left tackle Cam Robinson.