After two games with sub-optimal results, the Minnesota Vikings pulled the trigger and signed free agent guard Dalton Risner to a one-year, $4 million contract with $2.25 million guaranteed.
The contract Risner signed doesn’t reflect the signing of a backup offensive lineman. It signals that the Vikings either expect Risner to start or at the very least compete for one.
The real intrigue with Risner being added to this group is the wealth of experience he has playing multiple positions. In the NFL, he has only played left guard, but started for entire seasons at right tackle and center in college.
What are the likely outcomes for how Risner gets used by the Vikings this season? There are five that are likely and we explore them here.