
O’Neill’s Contract Stalls Ahead of Camp | Minnesota Vikings News
Published: July 27, 2026
Duration: 1:56
The Minnesota Vikings’ Pro Bowl right tackle, Brian O’Neill, is still waiting on a contract extension despite being a cornerstone of the offensive line since his 2018 draft. At 30, he’s thriving, with career earnings nearing $100 million, including a lucrative 2021 extension. With a $23M cap hit and potential cap relief of $14M via restructuring, the team has incentive to lock him up — but depth at tackle, new GM Nolan Teasley’s transition, and the looming possibility of a compensatory pick if he leaves in 2025 are complicating things. O’Neill’s work ethic and leadership make him invaluable, yet the stalled talks...