Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill has torn Achilles tendon, will undergo surgery

Brian O’Neill celebrated with Vikings fans after an early season victory at U.S. Bank Stadium.The Vikings offensive line will have to move onto the playoffs without a key blocker.

Right tackle Brian O'Neill will undergo surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon that the Vikings team captain suffered in Sunday's loss at Green Bay. That partial tear is in addition to the calf injury that also ended his season, coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday.

The durable O'Neill, who has only missed two NFL games (as a healthy scratch) in five years, was injured while chasing Packers safety Darnell Savage during an interception return for a touchdown.

"It's going to be a hard thing to replace, especially…