O'Neill (heel) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a heel injury. He should reclaim his starting spot at right tackle while Blake Brandel reverts to a reserve role.

O'Neill (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill was sidelined for the Week 17 win over the Lions due to a heel injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be a sign that he's trending in the right direction. The veteran offensive lineman likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's season finale against the Packers.

O'Neil (heel) has been ruled out for Minnesota's game versus the Lions on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neil managed to play through the injury during last week's win over the Giants but will be unable to do so against Detroit. In his absence, Walter Rouse should get the start at right tackle for Thursday's matchup.

O'Neil (heel) is questionable for Minnesota's matchup against the Lions on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neil managed to play through the injury during last week's win over the Giants and was also a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, so he should have a good chance to suit up versus Detroit. However, if the 30-year-old ends up being unable to play, Walter Rouse would be in line to start at right tackle.

O'Neill (heel) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings held walkthrough practices Monday and Tuesday since they are facing the Lions on Christmas Day, but the good news for O'Neill is that he upgraded from a DNP to a limited practice participant. He would avoid an injury tag for Week 17 if he were to log a full practice Wednesday. O'Neill was able to play through a heel injury during the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday.

O'Neill (heel) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill has dealt with the heel issue for the past week-plus but was cleared to play Sunday against the Giants and played all 61 offensive snaps in the win. Assuming he didn't suffer a setback, O'Neill will likely play Thursday against the Lions.

O'Neill (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill ended Week 16 prep with back-to-back limited practices after not participating in Wednesday's session. He's been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups and will continue to serve as the Vikings' starting right tackle.

O'Neill (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill was able to log limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday in anticipation of Sunday's game. Consecutive sessions mean the tackle is likely trending towards playing. If O'Neill's heel injury proves to be too much to play through, Blake Brandel will likely start the game at right tackle.

O'Neill (heel) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill was unable to practice Wednesday as he was nursing a heel injury, but he was able to return to the field Thursday, albeit in limited fashion. The offensive lineman will have one more shot to log a full practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Giants.

O'Neill (heel) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill suffered what was termed an ankle injury in Sunday night's game against Dallas. However, he was sidelined by a heel issue Wednesday, with a presumably related issue. O'Neill has two additional days to improve his outlook for Sunday's game against the Giants.