• 2024: 68.1
• 2023: 57.1
• 2022: 61.1
• 2021: 68.5
• 2020: 61.3
• 2019: 64.4

Good, not great. The man is also fairly lovable, at least from a fan’s perspective.

The Vikings’ OG Plan without Him

For the first time in years — it feels like eons — the Vikings don’t need Risner this summer or autumn. The club used free agency in March to sign Will Fries, a guard from the Indianapolis Colts (along with his teammate, center Ryan Kelly), to a five-year, $88 million deal.

Enzo Flojo opined, “This is where Dalton Risner comes in. Still unsigned as of late June, Risner remains one of the better pass-blocking guards available. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed just one quarterback hit and zero sacks across 345 pass-blocking snaps in 2024.”

“That level of reliability in the trenches is exactly what Tampa needs to safeguard its investment in Mayfield. Risner brings experience, toughness, and football IQ. He spent four solid years with the Denver Broncos before joining the Minnesota Vikings. Though injuries limited him to just eight starts last season, when healthy, Risner has consistently proven to be a steady presence. Signing Risner wouldn’t just be about upgrading Bredeson.”

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