The Minnesota Vikings have been busy with roster moves, working on reducing the roster to 53 from 90 before Friday’s deadline. They made another move on Monday afternoon, placing veteran offensive lineman Dalton Risner on injured reserve.
The move frees up a roster spot for others to make the Vikings’ final 53-man roster. Risner will be eligible to return after four weeks because the team designated his placement that way.
Risner was signed by the Vikings late in the offseason on a one-year deal. He was expected to compete with guards Blake Brandel and Ed Ingram for one of the starting spots along the Vikings offensive line. Risner was never able to get on the field this preseason, which makes things uncertain about how they will be when he returns.
One could assume it will depend on the consistency of the play from Brandel and Ingram. He could earn one of their starting spots if they underperform, but if they are playing well, things get murkier.
Time will tell, for now, no Dalton Risner for the first four weeks of the season at the very least.