Berger announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger was previously thought to have been on board to play a 14th professional season. It's not clear why he may have changed his mind. Regardless, the soon-to-be 36-year-old can look back on a respectable NFL career in which he logged 84 starts in 145 game appearances, suiting up for each of the Vikings, Dolphins, Cowboys and Panthers. With Berger out of the picture, Minnesota could turn to the recently-signed Tom Compton to fill in at right guard, according to ESPN.

Berger plans to continue his playing career in 2018, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger, who's now 35 years of age, is known to be contemplating retirement. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent in March and may need to travel outside of Minnesota to find work.

Berger (concussion) will play Sunday against the Colts, Chris Tomasson of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger returns to the field after missing the last two contests due to a concussion. He is expected to resume his role as the team's starting center.

Berger (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's tilt with the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Berger's full participation means he passed concussion protocol testing, a reassuring sign that he'll be able to take the field Sunday. Look for updates to come before kickoff, with Nick Easton waiting in the wings should Berger be ruled out.

Berger (concussion) will not play in Sunday's tilt with the Jaguars, ESPN's Ben Goessling reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger has yet to clear the league's concussion protocol and could wind up missing additional games if he isn't cleared within the coming days.

Berger (concussion) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Cowboys, ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger suffered a concussion last Thursday against the Lions and remains under protocol. In his place, Nick Easton projects to get the start at center.

Berger (concussion) is under the NFL's concussion protocol, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger exited Thursday's game against the Lions after experiencing concussion-like symptoms and will now have a series of hurdles to pass through before playing again.

Berger (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Berger has played on every single one of the Vikings' offensive snaps this season. Now, no player can make that claim. Nick Easton will take over at center.

Berger signed a one-year contract extension with the Vikings on Friday, the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berger has been a depth option along the Vikings' offensive line for the past six seasons. However, he'll assume the starting center job in 2016 after beating out veteran John Sullivan during the preseason.

Vikings re-signed C/G Joe Berger.