Since being a second-round selection in 2018, Brian O’Neill has been an excellent right tackle. In fact, he has ascended into being one of the foremost right tackles in the NFL.
Unfortunately, the 27-year-old is recovering from a partially-torn achilles, an injury he suffered during the horrendous Week 17 game at Lambeau. More than a few Vikings followers have concerns about whether O’Neill will be the same player. Truth be told, the organization itself likely has similar concerns.
Even still, the Vikings may be wise to consider restructuring O’Neill’s deal. Doing so would be part of the broader effort to get the finances in order before free agency arrives on March 15.