The Vikings announced on Monday afternoon that it opened Dalton Risner’s practice window. The announcement was made before the team hit the practice fields Monday afternoon which means there will be a 21-day window to evaluate Risner.
The veteran first joined Minnesota during the 2023 season and started 11 of 15 games played. Risner re-signed with the Vikings this spring but suffered a back injury during training camp. He was placed on Injured Reserve which meant he had to miss at least the first four games of the season.
Minnesota is off to a 5-0 start, and the Vikings’ offense is rolling. But right guard Ed Ingram hasn’t been at his best. Ingram has allowed the second-most pressures of any guard in the NFL, with 17 allowed. He’s also tied for second in the league of any guard with three sacks allowed.
The Vikings could consider inserting Risner into the lineup when he’s game-ready to help with pass protection.