OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Thu 12/25/25 3:08 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Wed 12/24/25 4:16 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Tue 12/23/25 8:00 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Mon 12/22/25 8:28 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Sun 12/21/25 11:39 AM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Fri 12/19/25 6:43 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Thu 12/18/25 8:31 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Wed 12/17/25 10:14 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
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.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Sun 12/14/25 11:14 PM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
O'Neill (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill suffered an ankle injury in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Blake Brandel has taken over at right tackle versus Dallas.
OUTBrian O'Neill MIN (6) Sun 11/2/25 11:36 AM
OUTBrian O'Neill
MIN (6)
O'Neill (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being listed as questionable, O'Neill was expected to suit up after logging a full practice Friday. However, his effectiveness may be in question. He's been dealing with a knee issue since late September, missing two contests, including last Thursday's blowout loss to the Chargers.