Vikings activate starting offensive lineman from short-term injured reserve

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings - NFL 2025 | Stephen Maturen/GettyImagesThe Minnesota Vikings haven't had their starting offensive line on the field at the same time this season. Injuries have decimated that unit while the team was forced to get creative with backups, particularly at center.

Starting center Ryan Kelly suffered a concussion in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been out of action since. In the meantime, Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel filled in despite no previous snaps at that position.

However, it looks as though the offensive line could be intact for the first time this season on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, considering the news that a…