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5 Things to Know About New Vikings Tackle Riley Reiff

Riley Reiff is the newest member of the Vikings offensive line, as Minnesota announced Friday that it has signed the offensive tackle.

Reiff, the 23rd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, spent the previous five seasons with the Detroit Lions.

The 28-year-old has appeared in 77 career games and has 69 career starts.

Here are five things to know about Reiff:

1. Switching it up

Reiff was Detroit’s starting left tackle from 2013-2015 before switching to the right side in 2016. Reiff made 14 starts last season and was whistled for just three penalties – one false start and two holding calls – according to Pro-Football-Reference.