Vikings Secure Brian O’neill With $96M Extension Amid QB Doubts
WHO:
vikings.com - Brian O'Neill is a two-time Pro Bowl right tackle for the Minnesota Vikings.
vikings.com - O'Neill was drafted 62nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh.
vikings.com - Brian O'Neill expressed gratitude to the Wilfs, Nolan Teasley, Rob Brzezinski, and Kevin O'Connell for believing in him.
vikings.com - Quarterback Kyler Murray praised O'Neill, stating, "I'm glad he got the extension that he deserves. He's poured his heart and soul into this organization, this city … and he deserved it."
vikings.com - Head Coach Kevin O'Connell praised Brian O'Neill, stating, "He's been such a pillar of this organization."
vikings.com - General Manager Nolan Teasley described O'Neill as a "consummate professional" and a "foundational piece" for the team.
NBC Sports - Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is under contract through 2029.
NY Post - Brian O’Neill, right tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
NBC Sports - Brian O’Neill, Minnesota Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN
WHAT:
vikings.com - O'Neill has started 11 games as a rookie and has not left the lineup since, except when working through an injury.
vikings.com - O'Neill is the 33rd player in franchise history to notch 120-plus starts with the team and the 10th offensive lineman.
vikings.com - O'Neill has logged more than 7,500 snaps on offense and blocked for eight starting quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold.
vikings.com - O'Neill stated, "We've won one playoff game in eight years, so I'm not going to sit here and be like … it's been fun, but we haven't done it."
vikings.com - Brian O'Neill is entering his ninth season in the NFL and will turn 31 on September 15.
vikings.com - O'Neill has logged more than 7,500 snaps on offense and has blocked for eight starting quarterbacks during his career.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings signed Brian O’Neill to a long-term contract extension before the start of training camp.
NY Post - The Vikings secured Brian O’Neill with a four-year contract extension.
NBC Sports - The contract extension is worth $96 million.
NBC Sports - O’Neill has started 120 of the 124 games he has played for the Vikings since being drafted.
WHERE:
NBC Sports - Minnesota Vikings, NFL
WHEN:
NBC Sports - O’Neill is now tied to the Vikings through the 2030 season.
WHY:
NY Post - The Vikings have uncertainty at quarterback going into 2026.
HOW:
vikings.com - O'Neill expressed his excitement about staying with the Vikings, stating, "I'm really, really excited to keep this journey going, and I'm going to give it my all every single day to finally get over that hump and go where we really want to go."
vikings.com - O'Neill mentioned he has always focused on living up to the expectations of those who support him, saying, "I kind of take it from a more positive framework, and they put that belief in me, and I told them I'm going to do everything I can."
vikings.com - O'Neill was one of eight NFL finalists for the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, recognizing his character and sportsmanship.
Heavy NFL - The deal was finalized prior to the commencement of training camp.
NBC Sports - The deal was announced by the team on a Tuesday.
Brian O'Neill, a two-time Pro Bowl right tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, has been a key player since being drafted 62nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. He has started 11 games as a rookie and has maintained his position, becoming the 33rd player in franchise history to achieve over 120 starts, while blocking for eight different starting quarterbacks. O'Neill expressed his enthusiasm for continuing with the Vikings, saying, "I'm really, really excited to keep this journey going, and I'm going to give it my all every single day to finally get over that hump and go where we really want to go."