BLAKE BRANDEL NEWS

Vikings acquire left tackle Robinson in trade with Jaguars after Darrisaw's season-ending injury

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a trade to acquire eight-year veteran left tackle Cam Robinson following the season-ending injury for st...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings left guard Blake Brandel is a willing and experienced option to replace Christian Darrisaw With left tackle Christian Darrisaw out for the season, the Vikings are “still figuring it out” on their offensive line ahead of Sunday’s ga...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Darnold, O'Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to th...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday's three most valuable Vikings? Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram On the NFL Insider: The Vikings need to transition from a team that talks about running the football to one that actually can run the footba...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings Media Availability: Blake Brandel and Josh Metellus Vikings Blake Brandel and Josh Metellus addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Blake Brandel, Minnesota Vikings, Offensive Tackle Named 1st-team All-State and All-Conference as a junior. He did not allow a sack during that season.

JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vikings bring back guard Dalton Risner on 1-year deal as interior line remains unsettled

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back left guard Dalton Risner with the interior of their offensive line remaining an area in need of improvement

MAY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets new deal Brandel re-signed with the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Brandel has mostly played in a reserve role since getting selected by Minnesota in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He'll likely remain a depth piece for the team in 2024.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Country Featuring Blake Brandel KFAN's Mike Mussman is joined by Vikings OL Blake Brandel on this episode of Vikings Country.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Blake Brandel offers versatility up and down Vikings offensive line On the NFL: Blake Brandel might not be a big name on the Vikings, but he can do it all in a pinch — including replacing Christian Darrisaw f...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings roster countdown: No. 64 Blake Brandel — capable swing tackle Brandel is solid tackle who is next in line to play if either Vikings starter misses time.

JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Staying put in Minneapolis The Vikings re-signed Brandel on Friday.

Impact Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round pick by Minnesota, is now set to remain with the team for the time being following Friday's transaction. The 315-pounder offers positional versatility, as he's taken reps at tackle, at center and as a "bonus tight end" within the last year.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings activate tackle Blake Brandel from injured reserve before playoff opener vs. Giants Brandel tore a knee ligament in the Dec. 11 loss at Detroit but returned to practice this week.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Returning from IR Minnesota activated Brandel (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Impact After being inactive for the final four games of the regular season, Brandel appears poised to suit up for the Vikings' wild-card matchup. The 2020 sixth-rounder should start at right tackle across a talented Giants pass-rushing unit.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Activate Blake Brandel from Injured Reserve Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JANUARY 14, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Activate OT Blake Brandel From IR, Waive C Greg Mancz Brandel could start at right tackle against the Giants on Sunday. Oli Udoh is also an option.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings tackle Blake Brandel expects to be activated to face Giants. Could he start? Brandel has missed four games after suffering a torn MCL in his right knee Dec. 11 at Detroit.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings' Garrett Bradbury, Blake Brandel back at practice as expected for depleted offensive line The offensive line has been the group hit the hardest recently by the wear and tear of the season.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings' offensive line in flux ahead of matchup with Giants

The Minnesota Vikings could be looking at fill-ins at center and right tackle against the New York Giants’ talented defensive front as Minnesota hosts New York Sunday afternoon in...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return from IR Minnesota designated Brandel (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Brandel missed the final four games of the regular season due to a knee injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that the offensive lineman is 100 percent and should be activated ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. However, Brandel will presumably be tested during practices Wednesday through Friday before Minnesota clears him for game action.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings open practice window for OT Blake Brandel The Vikings are set to get back an important depth piece

JANUARY 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Garrett Bradbury, Blake Brandel Getting Closer to Returning to Vikings' O-Line Bradbury and Brandel have a chance to play against the Giants if they look good in practice this week.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Garrett Bradbury, Blake Brandel Getting Closer to Returning to Vikings' O-Line Bradbury and Brandel have a chance to play against the Giants if they look good in practice this week.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brian O'Neill Has Partially Torn Achilles, But Blake Brandel Could Return Soon O’Neill will have surgery and aim to be ready for the 2023 season.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brian O'Neill Has Partially Torn Achilles, But Blake Brandel Could Return Soon O’Neill will have surgery and aim to be ready for the 2023 season.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM