The Minnesota Vikings took a shot at upgrading their interior offensive line in free agency, but it appears that they’ve missed their target.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that offensive lineman Ryan Bates, who visited the Vikings earlier this week, will be singing an offer sheet with the Chicago Bears.
Bates is a restricted free agent who was given a low tender by the Bills, which means that the Bills have the opportunity to match any offer he might receive on the open market. As you can see from Biggs’ report, Bates visited with the New England Patriots as well as the Vikings and the Bears, and apparently believes that the Bears give him the best opportunity.