Early in training camp, starting RT Brian O’Neill suffered an elbow injury, and was limited and didn’t play in either the second or the third preseason game. In his Wednesday press conference, Zimmer clarified O’Neill’s status:
That’s welcome news indeed, as all five projected starters on the offensive line look to be on track to start the season opener Sunday. Zimmer also addressed the offensive line manning and backups in the wake of the Josh Doctson signing/Brett Jones release:
Not really a big surprise, but it goes to the Vikings mindset and thinking.