The Vikings had to do something to solidify their banged-up offensive line.
After losing LT Jake Long for the season to an Achilles tear, the team has signed former Jaguars practice squad OL Rashod Hill, NFL agent Brett Tessler tweeted Tuesday.
The Minnesota Vikings are signing OT Rashod Hill (Southern Mississippi) to their 53-man roster off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) November 15, 2016
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The Vikings have lost four tackles since around the time of training camp, and with LT Matt Kalil on injured reserve and unlikely to return this year, it’s clear they need more bodies at the position.
Left tackle Matt Kalil off crutches, but remains unlikley to return this year
Head coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that the team would explore it’s options.
Zimmer says Vikings will explore their options to shore up banged-up O-line
UPDATE (5:00 pm Tuesday): The Vikings have confirmed the signing. To make room on the roster, they put Jake Long on IR.
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