Post by NoresemanSam on Sept 10, 2018 15:28:28 GMT -6
EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings tackle Aviante Collins will miss the remainder of the 2018 season after sustaining an elbow injury in practice last week, coach Mike Zimmer announced on Monday.
It's another blow to an offensive line that has dealt with injuries throughout the preseason. Minnesota lost left guard Nick Easton early in training camp after he underwent season-ending neck surgery on Aug. 9. Center Pat Elflein spent the entire preseason on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from offseason shoulder and ankle surgeries, and was inactive for the Vikings' Week 1 win over San Francisco.
Collins, a second-year lineman from TCU, played at both tackle spots and left guard during preseason games and was expected to serve as the Vikings' swing tackle. Rookie tackle Brian O'Neill and guard Danny Isidora are the remaining reserve linemen on the active roster.
It's another blow to an offensive line that has dealt with injuries throughout the preseason. Minnesota lost left guard Nick Easton early in training camp after he underwent season-ending neck surgery on Aug. 9. Center Pat Elflein spent the entire preseason on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from offseason shoulder and ankle surgeries, and was inactive for the Vikings' Week 1 win over San Francisco.
Collins, a second-year lineman from TCU, played at both tackle spots and left guard during preseason games and was expected to serve as the Vikings' swing tackle. Rookie tackle Brian O'Neill and guard Danny Isidora are the remaining reserve linemen on the active roster.
Whoever wrote this may have forgotten about Brett Jones. Yes, he started yesterday, but he'll likely be our top reserve at all three interior line spots as soon as Elflein is back. Hopefully Witzman will give both Compton and Isidora some competition. I'm guessing Remmers is still seen as an option at tackle if we need him due to injuries.
... and neither is this Chris guy.