Last year was a hard one of the Minnesota Vikings along the offensive line. Big injuries to center John Sullivan and offensive tackle Phil Loadholt forced a rookie and a veteran backup into the lineup to help protect quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and create running holes for Adrian Peterson.
Perhaps the biggest hit on the offensive line was Phil Loadholt, who tore his Achilles tendon and missed every game of the 2015 season. When “Big Phil” went down, rookie 4th round draft pick T.J. Clemmings was forced into the lineup and had to learn the game as he went.