Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Vikings are pleased with Brandel's development as a depth player since his selection in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, as demonstrated by the team's decision to re-sign him in free agency for a second time. He'll remain a depth piece along this O-line, which added three new starters to the interior. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract with the Vikings in March of 2024.
Entered into concussion protocol
Brandel is in concussion protocol but was symptom-free Monday, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Brandel appears to have suffered a concussion in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to be available for the team's matchup with Washington in Week 14. With Ryan Kelly (hip) also banged up, Minnesota could be thin in the interior of the offensive line against the Commanders.
Brandel appears to have suffered a concussion in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to be available for the team's matchup with Washington in Week 14. With Ryan Kelly (hip) also banged up, Minnesota could be thin in the interior of the offensive line against the Commanders.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Brandel is expected to be one of the Vikings' top depth offensive line options in the 2023 season.
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Gets new deal
Brandel re-signed with the Vikings on Monday.
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Staying put in Minneapolis
The Vikings re-signed Brandel on Friday.
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Returning from IR
Minnesota activated Brandel (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants.
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Designated to return from IR
Minnesota designated Brandel (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
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Heads to IR
The Vikings placed Brandel on injured reserve with a torn MCL on Wednesday, Tyler Forness of USA Today reports.
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