Brandel (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear if Brandel has officially cleared concussion protocol, but he's certainly trending in the right direction with his full practice session Thursday. He was said to be symptom-free as of Monday, though he logged a limited practice session Wednesday. Ultimately, Brandel should suit up Sunday against Washington as long as he has indeed cleared protocol by then.

Brandel is in concussion protocol, but was symptom-free Monday, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel appears to have suffered a concussion in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to be available for the team's matchup with Washington in Week 14. With Ryan Kelly (hip) also banged up, Minnesota could be thin at interior offensive line against the Commanders.

Brandel re-signed with the Vikings on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel has mostly played in a reserve role since getting selected by Minnesota in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He'll likely remain a depth piece for the team in 2024.

The Vikings re-signed Brandel on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round pick by Minnesota, is now set to remain with the team for the time being following Friday's transaction. The 315-pounder offers position versatility, as he's taken reps at tackle, at center and as a "bonus tight end" within the last year.

Minnesota activated Brandel (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

After being inactive for the final four games of the regular season, Brandel appears poised to suit up for the Vikings' wild-card matchup. The 2020 sixth-rounder should start at right tackle across a talented Giants pass-rushing unit.

Minnesota designated Brandel (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel missed the final four games of the regular season due to a knee injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that the offensive lineman is 100 percent and should be activated ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. However, Brandel will presumably be tested during practices Wednesday through Friday before Minnesota clears him for game action.

The Vikings placed Brandel on injured reserve with a torn MCL on Wednesday, Tyler Forness of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel was forced out with a knee injury Week 14 against Detroit, and a subsequent MRI revealed this be a torn MCL, according to Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports. While his timeline for a return is still unknown, the 25-year-old will be forced to sit out at least the final four games of the regular season while on IR. In his stead, Christian Darrisaw should reprise his starting role at left tackle after sitting out the last three games with a concussion.

Brandel suffered a knee injury late in Sunday's loss to the Lions and will need an MRI, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel started the game at left tackle in place of Christian Darrisaw (concussion). The MRI results should shed a light on his potential availability for Saturday against the Colts. If he is unable to play Week 15, Darrisaw, who has already cleared concussion protocols, should be ready to reclaim his starting left tackle job.

Brandel was signed to the active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel, a 2020 sixth round selection of the Vikings, was previously active in Week 1 and 2, but besides two snaps on offense, was mostly used on special teams. With the Vikings going into a bye week, he'll look to suit up against the Cowboys in Week 8.

The Vikings waived Brandel on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Brandel was active for the first two games of the season, but he didn't record a snap. The 24-year-old will look for a fresh start after being drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In a corresponding move, Minnesota elevated Dakota Dozier to its active roster.