Tag: Dan Feeney

Vikings could be in a wait-and-see approach on the LG position

The LG battle is going to be interesting..

Outside of the quarterback position, the only real question mark on the Vikings’ offense is their offensive line — the left guard more specifically. Minnesota opted not to re-sign Dalton Risner after signing him after Week 3 of the 2023 season.

As things stand right now, Minnesota has four starters on its offensive line and there is controversy surrounding LG. The Vikings returned Ben Brandel and signed Dan Feeney during free agency, and the two of them are expected to battle it out.

But are those two starting-caliber offensive linemen on a team that could win now? Andrew Krammer with the Star Tribune suggests the Vikings might look back into Risner’s direction, but after they see how things shake out during training camp.

The Vikings did not move to bring back Risner, who started 11 games last season after signing in September. But that doesn’t mean they won’t after seeing how the left guard spot shakes out this summer. The most experienced options are currently Blake Brandel and Dan Feeney. Outside of using a second-round pick on right guard Ed Ingram in 2022, this Vikings regime has not allocated big resources to the interior O-line.

Risner, himself, has been a bit confused in recent weeks as to why he’s still unsigned by any team. He took to social media stating that he’s started in 73 games in five seasons. Risner has barely been hurt and he’s started for three different teams. The former Vikings’ guard says he’s not hunting for a money bag, but he wants a starting guard’s contract.

 

So what does that look like? Minnesota traded away Ezra Cleveland to Jacksonville last season and he just signed a new contract with the Jaguars for three years, $ 24 million. He is due a little over $9 million in 2024.

If that’s our base, are the Vikings willing to pay Risner around $9 million? The new Minnesota regime hasn’t placed a ton of significance on the interior offensive line, but more on the tackles.

It’s worth monitoring the left guard battle this offseason and if Risner remains unsigned, it’s also worth the Vikings looking back toward the Risner well once again.

Dan Feeney gets nearly $2 million on one-year deal

The Minnesota Vikings signed former Chicago Bears reserve offensive lineman Dan Feeney to a one-year deal worth nearly $2 million.

The offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings took a lot of heat in the 2023 season, and is going to need some bolstering heading into 2024. One of the moves to strengthen the group came last week, as the team signed former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Dan Feeney to a one-year deal.

We now have the particulars on that deal, and it’s a deal worth a total of $1.8 million. That number includes a base salary of $1.21 million, with $825K of that being guaranteed. Feeney’s contract also gives him a $550K signing bonus and includes a $40K workout bonus.

Feeney began his career in Los Angeles with the Chargers, where he worked his way into the starting lineup for three seasons, starting 16 games in each season from 2018 to 2020. After four seasons with the Chargers, Feeney moved on to the New York Jets for two seasons before spending last season in Chicago with the Bears.

Feeney lost his starting job with the move to the Jets, becoming a spot starter for both the Jets and Bears. From 2021 to 2023, Feeney only made eight starts, while spending some time at tight end for the Jets.

Feeney likely slots in as a reserve guard for the Vikings, providing some insurance in the case of injury. Feeney also has experience at center, which makes him that much more valuable.

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Vikings sign G/C Dan Feeney to one-year contract

The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their offensive line depth on Friday by signing offensive lineman Dan Feeney.

The Minnesota Vikings lost center Austin Schlottmann to the New York Giants on Friday afternoon but made up for it with a signing that shortly followed that one.

The Vikings announced they signed guard/center Dan Feeney to a one-year contract. He played with the Chicago Bears last season, playing in 16 games and starting in one.

He was a third round of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 out of Indiana and was one of the best interior linemen in that draft class. He fell down to the third round due to injury concerns with concussions.

After his time with the Chargers, Feeney spend two seasons with the New York Jets. He will be a nice versatile piece as a reserve for the Vikings’ offensive line.

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Bears C Lucas Patrick now questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Chargers

The Bears center is dealing with a lower back injury that could keep him out of Sunday night’s game.

The Chicago Bears could be without their starting center for their prime-time matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. The team announced center Lucas Patrick is now questionable for the game with a lower back injury. Patrick was not on any injury report this week, meaning it’s something that popped up within the last day.

Patrick started the season at center but has moved in and out of the lineup in recent weeks. He made his return to the position last week in the Bears’ 30-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

If Patrick is unable to play, the Bears would have a decision to make. They could move left guard Cody Whitehair back to center, where he struggled with inconsistent snaps the last time he lined up there a few weeks ago. The Bears could also turn to second-year center Doug Kramer, who played in his first NFL game last week after injuries have kept him sidelined for the last year and a half. Or veteran Dan Feeney could be an option if he’s able to play. Feeney, who is dealing with a knee injury, is also listed as questionable.

Patrick’s status will be determined later in the day, but regardless, the news is not ideal for the Bears and rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent, who will make his second career start.

Highlights of every new Bears roster addition

The Bears added four new faces to the roster, including Dan Feeney and Trent Taylor. Check out highlights of each player:

The Chicago Bears made several roster moves after setting their initial 53-man roster. They claimed two players off of waivers and added a couple of other players through free agency and trade.

Chicago traded for offensive lineman Dan Feeney, sending a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins. Feeney provides depth along the interior offensive line, where he’s played center and both guard positions.

The Bears claimed defensive end Khalid Kareem and safety Quindell Johnson off waivers, addressing depth concerns at both positions. They also went out and signed Trent Taylor to serve as punt returner.

In corresponding roster moves, Chicago waived defensive end Terrell Lewis and safety A.J. Thomas. They also placed left guard Teven Jenkins and center Doug Kramer on injured reserve.

The Bears have welcomed four new members to the roster. Here are highlights of each of them:

Justin Jones gave hilarious scouting report of new Bears OL Dan Feeney

Meet new Bears OL Dan Feeney: “Loves football. And he loves beer.”

The Chicago Bears made a trade with the Miami Dolphins for offensive lineman Dan Feeney, shoring up a depth concern along the interior offensive line, in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.

Defensive tackle Justin Jones, who was teammates with Feeney for several seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, gave a hilarious scouting report of Feeney.

“Loves football. And he loves beer.”

Tight end Cole Kmet later chimed in: “I can confirm the latter for sure.”

If you remember a few years ago, Feeney was spotted with his New York Jets teammates chugging a beer at a New York Islanders playoff game. The television cameras captured the moment in all of its glory — beer, mullet and all.

Seems to track with Jones’ scouting report.

Now to the football part. Head coach Matt Eberflus is excited about what Feeney brings in terms of versatility. Feeney has appeared in 96 games, with 64 starts, in his six-year career, where he’s played center, left guard and right guard.

“The position flex is obviously something that we coveted there to be an inside piece there for us in games, and the experience,” Eberflus said. “There’s a known and an unknown factor to playing a rookie and there’s also a known factor to playing a veteran. You’ve got tape, you’ve seen him play, you know what he can do up at this level, so that’s what it is.”

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Bears’ updated 2024 NFL draft picks after Dan Feeney trade

The Bears traded for OL Dan Feeney. Here’s an updated look at Chicago’s draft picks in 2024.

The Chicago Bears made a move ahead of final roster cuts, where they added depth along the offensive line.

The Bears made a trade with the Miami Dolphins for veteran guard Dan Feeney, a versatile offensive lineman who has experience playing guard and center. Chicago sent a 2024 sixth-round draft pick to Miami for Feeney.

With starting left guard Teven Jenkins “week-to-week” with a leg injury, this depth was needed. Especially with interior linemen Cody Whitehair and Lucas Patrick battling injuries over the last couple of weeks.

Where things currently stand, Chicago has seven selections in the 2024 NFL draft — all in the first five rounds. Here’s a look at the those picks after the Bears traded for Feeney:

  • Round 1
  • Round 1 (from Panthers)
  • Round 2
  • Round 3
  • Round 4
  • Round 4 (from Eagles)
  • Round 5

As we’ve seen with general manager Ryan Poles, he’s always looking to acquire additional draft capital, including trading back to land more picks.

Defensive end Trevis Gipson also feels like he’s on his way out of Chicago, after the Bears granted him permission to seek a trade. Gipson could be a surprise cut — unless Poles is able to snag a late-round pick for his services.

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Grading the Bears’ trade for Dolphins OL Dan Feeney

The Bears made a trade for an offensive lineman, but did it really need to happen? Here is our grade of the move.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles got ahead of roster cuts to make sure his team had adequate depth on the offensive line. On Monday night, the Bears reportedly agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphins for offensive lineman Dan Feeney in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick, according to multiple outlets. Feeney, a local product from Orland Park, is a versatile lineman who can play guard and center and is entering his seventh season in the league.

Feeney was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Indiana. He became the team’s starting left guard in 2018 and remained their through the 2019 season. He moved to center in 2020 and didn’t miss a start in that three-year period.

After four years with the Chargers, Feeney went to the New York Jets as a reserve, starting seven games between 2021 and 2022. He signed with the Miami Dolphins this offseason but now comes to the Bears as depth and insurance for the interior of the offensive line. Starting left guard Teven Jenkins is dealing with a lower leg injury that will likely keep him out for weeks, and centers and guards Cody Whitehair and Lucas Patrick have been in and out of practice the last couple of weeks.

The trade for Feeney isn’t a blockbuster or anything like that, but it provides a look at Poles’ plans for the offensive line heading into the regular season. Here is our initial grade of the deal:

Report: Bears to acquire OL Dan Feeney from Dolphins

The Bears are trading a sixth-round pick for the veteran offensive lineman.

The Chicago Bears aren’t waiting until roster cutdowns to make moves on their offensive line. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears are set to acquire Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Dan Feeney. The trade was first reported by Jason Sarney of Dolphins Wire.

Feeney, a local product out of suburban Orland Park, is a veteran lineman entering his seventh season who can play both guard and center. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft and became a regular starter at left guard during his second season. Feeney was a regular starter for the Chargers from 2018-2020 where he allowed a total of 17 sacks while playing left guard and center, according to Pro Football Focus.

Feeney spent the last two years with the New York Jets as a reserve lineman. He started just seven games during his tenure. This past offseason, he signed a one-year, $3.2 million deal with the Dolphins. The Bears will take on that cap hit in the trade, which is in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Feeney comes to the Bears as insurance for the interior of the offensive line. Left guard Teven Jenkins is out for weeks with a lower leg injury, while Cody Whitehair, Lucas Patrick, and Nate Davis have all missed time with various ailments.

The Bears will make more moves as they continue to trim their roster ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT cutdown deadline.

Ranking the Dolphins’ offseason additions, from least to most significant

Miami brought in nine new players this offseason.

The Miami Dolphins were quite active this offseason in acquiring new players to improve the schemes on all sides of the ball. They added nine new players through free agency and trades that include four on offense, four on defense and one on special teams.

All of these signings should help the Dolphins make a return trip to the postseason in 2023 if not make a run that the fan base can be proud of.

Before we get to the draft, we’ll rank the least to most significant additions to Miami’s roster for the second season under head coach Mike McDaniel.