Trending Now - Vikings Sign Offensive Tackle Ryan Van Demark

WHO:

Ryan Van Demark, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Christian Darrisaw, Brian O'Neill, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

WHAT:

The Minnesota Vikings signed offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark on March 20th, 2026.

Van Demark is 6-foot-7 and weighs 307 pounds.

Van Demark played 43 games and started six games over the past three seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

In 2025, Van Demark started three games at right tackle and one at left tackle, logging a career-high 312 offensive snaps.

The Vikings offered Van Demark a one-year, $4.2 million fully-guaranteed contract.

The Buffalo Bills declined to match the offer, resulting in no compensation for the Bills.

WHERE:

Eagan, Minnesota

Wayne, New Jersey

Hun School of Princeton, Connecticut

Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo, New York

WHEN:

Van Demark was signed on March 20th, 2026.

Van Demark started his NFL career in 2022.

Christian Darrisaw missed seven games in the 2025 season and was placed on injured reserve on December 19th, 2025.

Van Demark was the inaugural "Fat Boy of the Month" in November 2023.

WHY:

The Vikings needed depth at offensive tackle due to injuries to both starting tackles in 2025.

HOW:

Van Demark was signed after being a restricted free agent, with the Bills having the right of first refusal on the Vikings' offer.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 21:10 UTC)

The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $4.2 million. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 307 pounds, Van Demark previously played for the Buffalo Bills, where he started six games over three seasons and logged a career-high 312 offensive snaps last year. This move comes as the Vikings seek to bolster their offensive line depth following injuries to their starting tackles during the 2025 season.