Vikings extend Brian O'Neill through 2030 on four-year, $96M deal

Minnesota locked up right tackle Brian O'Neill on a four-year, $96 million extension, keeping him in place through 2030. The deal removes one of the cleaner questions on the roster heading into training camp, with O'Neill confirmed active and the offensive line anchored on the right side.

The timing matters for J.J. McCarthy. The second-year quarterback threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 10 games as a rookie, a mixed profile that puts a premium on continuity up front as he works through Year 2 development. A settled right tackle situation is a straightforward piece of infrastructure for a young passer still finding his footing.

Minnesota opens camp with the offensive skill positions largely intact — Justin Jefferson, Jordan Mason, and T.J. Hockenson all active — and O'Neill's extension adds the line stability to match. The broader 2026 questions are elsewhere on the roster.