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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Injured Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw doing individual drills at minicamp after knee injury
Christian Darrisaw returned to the practice field on Tuesday, less than eight months after the Minnesota Vikings' franchise left tackle suffered a season-ending knee injury. Darrisaw only did individual drills at the Vikings' minicamp, according to the team, but it's still an encouraging step for a franchise cornerstone. Darrisaw injured his ACL and MCL against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 24. Since being drafted 23rd overall in 2021, Darrisaw has been a standout on the Vikings' line. The 26-year-old is considered one of the league's best tackles, and the Vikings acknowledged as much when they gave him a massive contract extension last offseason. In the wake of the injury, the Vikings traded for Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Cam Robinson. He started the remainder of the season for the Vikings, but fell well short of the bar set by Darrisaw. It's unclear if Darrisaw will be ready for the start of next season and who would play in his stead if he's not. Robinson signed with the Houston Texans in free agency, but the Vikings signed swing tackle Justin Skule and have several other potential fill-ins on the roster. Whoever's playing left tackle Week 1, he'll be tasked with protecting J.J. McCarthy, the second-year would-be franchise passer for the Vikings. He'll also be part of a totally revamped offensive line, with new starters at left guard (rookie Donovan Jackson), center (Ryan Kelly) and right guard (Will Fries). Stalwart Brian O'Neill is still holding down the right tackle spot.
USA Today
13-03-2025
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- USA Today
Vikings to sign veteran offensive tackle Justin Skule
Vikings to sign veteran offensive tackle Justin Skule The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a deal with veteran offensive tackle Justin Skule, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Skule, a sixth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 draft, started five games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season and has 66 career appearances (17 starts) over a five-year NFL career. Skule played snaps at both left tackle and right tackle last season. Per Pro Football Focus, Skule has played 833 career snaps at left tackle and 234 at right tackle, and he also has experience at right guard. In 2024, Skule allowed 12 pressures and four sacks across 213 pass-blocking snaps with the Bucs. Skule will give the Vikings a quality and experienced backup tackle behind starters Christian Darrisaw, who is coming back from a significant knee injury, and Brian O'Neil. Minnesota has completely revamped its offensive line during free agency. Skule joins center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries as new arrivals for the Vikings up front on offense.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Vikings agree to terms with OL Justin Skule
The Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent offensive tackle Justin Skule, Alec Lewis of reports. Skule will provide insurance for left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who tore an ACL and MCL in a game against the Rams on Oct. 25. Skule played all 17 games with five starts for the Buccaneers last season. He spent his first three seasons with the 49ers, who drafted him in the sixth round in 2019. He appeared in 31 games with 12 starts in San Francisco. Skule joined the Bucs in 2022 and played 35 games with five starts in Tampa.
NBC Sports
13-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
Vikings agree to terms with OL Justin Skule
The Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent offensive tackle Justin Skule, Alec Lewis of reports. Skule will provide insurance for left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who tore an ACL and MCL in a game against the Rams on Oct. 25. Skule played all 17 games with five starts for the Buccaneers last season. He spent his first three seasons with the 49ers, who drafted him in the sixth round in 2019. He appeared in 31 games with 12 starts in San Francisco. Skule joined the Bucs in 2022 and played 35 games with five starts in Tampa.
