Final Vikings 53-man roster projection for the 2020 season
By Adam Patrick
Offensive Line (10)
- Riley Reiff, Dakota Dozier, Garrett Bradbury, Pat Elflein, Brian O’Neill (Starters)
- Rashod Hill, Oli Udoh, Dru Samia, Brett Jones, Ezra Cleveland (Reserves)
A few days ago, this group didn’t look like it was going to include Riley Reiff. But Reiff had second thoughts about taking a pay cut and he will return to the Vikings for at least one more season as their starting left tackle.
Minnesota is hoping Dakota Dozier starting at left guard will end up with better results than when Pat Elflein had the same role in 2019. Elflein has moved over to right guard and this season is pretty much his last opportunity to prove that he can be a solid starting offensive lineman in the NFL.
The Vikings should see an improvement from Garrett Bradbury at center now that he’s past the typical rookie struggles. Brian O’Neill will hold down the fort over at right tackle and another good performance from him this year could result in him earning a lucrative extension in 2021.
Minnesota’s reserve offensive linemen will feature a good mix of guys who can line up at multiple positions if needed during the upcoming season.