The Vikings projected starting left guard Nick Easton underwent surgery Thursday morning to correct a herniated disc in his neck. He is likely out for the season, but it is not expected to be a career-ending injury, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Easton began experiencing discomfort in his neck and back after last Friday’s practice and has not practiced since. He sought a second opinion on the injury earlier this week, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
Easton started at left guard last season before fracturing his ankle in the Vikings week 16 game against the Packers.