Some reinforcements on the offensive line
The Minnesota Vikings are the lone undefeated team in the NFC coming out of their bye week, and they’ve gotten some good news to start their week of preparation for their Week 7 matchup against Detroit at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The team has announced that offensive lineman Dalton Risner has been designated to return from injured reserve and can begin practicing with the team.
After signing with the Vikings early in the 2023 season, Risner re-signed with the team late in the offseason and went through camp with the team. When the time came for the Vikings to put together their final 53-man roster, the team chose to put him on injured reserve with the designation to return.
When the time does come for Risner to return, it will be interesting to see what the Vikings do with him as far as position and playing time is concerned. He was the starter for the Vikings at left guard last season, but Blake Brandel has taken over that spot this season and it doesn’t appear that he’s going to relinquish it any time soon. Right guard Ed Ingram has had his share of struggles in the early course of this season and could end up getting unseated by Risner at some point.
By designating Risner for return, the team now has 21 days to place him back on the active roster. If they do not do so, Risner will go back on injured reserve and his season will be over.
What do you think about Dalton Risner being officially designated by the Vikings to return to the practice field, folks?