The Vikings have added Jake Long, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, to be the next next nextman up at offensive tackle after their latest injury at that key spot.
Long signed his contract Tuesday morning then joined his new teammates on the outdoor practice fields at Winter Park. Long lined up at left tackle during the light practice, the team’s last before coach Mike Zimmer dismissed them for the bye week, though Long said he got “a few snaps” at right tackle, too.
Long, who was mostly a left tackle in his first eight seasons in the NFL and last played right tackle regularly at the University of Michigan, said he is ready to help wherever needed.