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Vikings Extend Pro Bowl Tackle Brian O’Neill to Four-Year Deal

Securing a long-term starter that lowers O’Neill’s 2026 salary-cap hit signals new general manager Nolan Teasley’s early roster priorities.

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) takes the field with teammates for an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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FILE - Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) watches before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 2, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Overview

  • The Vikings announced Tuesday that right tackle Brian O’Neill signed a four-year contract extension reported at $96 million that keeps him under contract through the 2030 season.
  • O’Neill has started 120 of 124 career games for Minnesota, served as a team captain for five seasons, and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and 2024.
  • Multiple outlets report the deal raises O’Neill’s annual pay among the top at his position while reducing his 2026 cap charge for the team.
  • The extension is the first major roster move by new GM Nolan Teasley and came the same day Minnesota added veteran Jamal Adams as players reported for training camp.
  • By locking down a dependable right tackle ahead of joint practices and a public quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J. J. McCarthy, the Vikings aim to stabilize the offensive line and focus evaluations elsewhere.