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When free agency opens next week, one of the areas the Vikings are expected to prioritize is the interior of the offensive line — and specifically, the guard position.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29

Moving Blake Brandel to LT could be 'short-term' answer for Vikings

The Vikings' replacement for star left tackle Christian Darrisaw could already be on their roster. Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, and he has been one of the better offensive linemen in the NFL, so his production is likely irreplaceable.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 29

Sounds Like Minnesota Vikings Have Talked to Blake Brandel About Moving to Left Tackle

There is no denying reality. The (5-2) Minnesota Vikings do not have any great options at left tackle. They certainly do not have any more Christian Darrisaws lying around TCO Performance Center in Eagan, that’s for sure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 9

Blake Brandel Proved He Belongs vs Giants

All offseason the Minnesota Vikings offensive line has been a point of conversation. Dalton Risner took a while but returned to the franchise. He hasn’t yet earned a starting role though.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 29

Vikings Still on the Prowl for Right Guard Upgrade

The Minnesota Vikings have had few positions provide more intrigue over the offseason than their guard spots. Blake Brandel is starting in a new role, and Ed Ingram has struggled to hold his down.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 28

Questions Answered: The Goofy RB Situation, Blake Brandel, Vikings Practice Squad Shenanigans

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 28th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 13

Assessing Blake Brandel’s First Preseason Game

Saturday’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders left Vikings fans with a level of excitement that isn’t normal this time of year. The performances from rookie first-round quarterback J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 15

Was the Blake Brandel Deal a Mistake?

Blake Brandel is a rock-solid football player, someone whom just about every coaching staff would welcome onto their team. The oft-overlooked lineman is super versatile, a coveted trait in Eagan.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 1

Vikings Have an Undercover Roster Battle — and Fans Have Spoken

The Minnesota Vikings formally have a roster battle at offensive guard, and three men will vie for two open spots at training camp and in the preseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / June 24

ESPN Names Surprise Standout Player for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings fans aren’t entirely sure if Blake Brandel will start in 2024, but he’s on a decent path, according to ESPN. The sports media giant named surprise standout players from each NFL team this week, 10 days removed from minicamp.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / June 12

Vikings Have an Unforeseen Roster Battle

The Minnesota Vikings will conduct a handful of roster battles this summer, including showdowns to determine the WR3, defensive tackle next to Harrison Phillips, starting cornerbacks, and kicker.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / June 5

A Vikings Receiver Is Switching Positions in 2024

Every once in awhile, NFL players will change positions to better suit their current teams. For instance, the Minnesota Vikings saw this happen just last year when offensive tackle Blake Brandel kicked inside to guard to help fill in a depth role at the position.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 3

Vikings reporter believes Blake Brandel is favored to start over Dalton Risner

The starting offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024-25 seems to be set at left tackle, center, right guard and right tackle, leaving one potential training camp and preseason battle to unfold during training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / June 2

Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Malik Nabers — Again, Risner vs. Brandel, JJets Trade

A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Competition for one of the Vikings' starting jobs just got a lot more interesting thanks to their latest move

Just last week, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told reporters that fifth-year veteran, Blake Brandel, deserved to lead the way in the battle for the starting left guard job.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 29

Minnesota Vikings Suddenly Bring Back Veteran Offensive Starter For 2024 Season

The Minnesota Vikings are set to bring back a member of the 2023 squad on the offensive side of the ball. The move will boost the offensive line for whoever is under center for the upcoming season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / May 28

One Viking Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

The Minnesota Vikings used the last four months to effectuate significant change, adding a new starting quarterback, running back, linebacker, and three EDGE rushers.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / May 23

It looks like Blake Brandel will be the Vikings’ new left guard after all

Don’t expect a change to come If you, like many Minnesota Vikings fans, are waiting for news of a reunion between the team and offensive lineman Dalton Risner, it appears that you might not want to hold your breath on that.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / May 23

Questions Answered: Worst Game on the Vikings’ Schedule, Blake Brandel’s Upside, Akayleb Evans

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the May 23rd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 22

The Vikings believe they already have the answer to one of the bigger questions on their roster

OTAs are not just exciting because they're the official start of football activities for all players - it's also when we start finding out how coaches plan on utilizing the guys on their roster. Will a defensive lineman/EDGE kick inside on obvious passing downs?

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / May 21

Vikings are confident in Blake Brandel as starting left guard

The Minnesota Vikings are confident in the abilities of starting left guard Blake Brandel.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5

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Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / March 11, 2024

Blake Brandel Just Got Paid... as a Starter?

The former 6th round pick just got a massive increase in pay As more of an ancillary note to a very busy day for the Minnesota Vikings was that they extended two backup offensive linemen in David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11, 2024

Vikings Re-Signing OL David Quessenberry & Blake Brandel

According to Kevin Seifert, the Vikings are re-signing offensive linemen David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel to new deals. Quessenberry, 33, is a former sixth-round pick of the Texans back in 2013.