Vikings could move left guard Blake Brandel scramble to the left to help replace the wounded Christian Darrisav. When asked about the potential move after Monday’s practice, Brandel said “we’re still working on it” but said he was open to such a change.

“I’ll do whatever it takes,” Brandel said. “I’m here for the team. I’ll do whatever is asked of me.”

Darrisow, the franchise cornerstone at left tackle. suffered a season-ending knee injury Just before halftime of last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. swing set David QuessenberryThe 34-year-old journeyman replaced Darrisow for the remainder of the game.

However, when it comes time to prepare, the Vikings may turn to veteran left defender Brandel. Dalton Risner He is preparing to return from injured reserve. Ram Kevin O’Connell He said they are considering “multiple options” to replace Darrisow.

Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick, started 48 games (mostly at left wing) for Oregon State before coming to Minnesota. His first three NFL starts came in place of Darrisow, who suffered a concussion in back-to-back games midway through the 2022 season.

Brandel has focused on defense for the two years since then, starting at the beginning of last season. He said it had been “a while” since he had trained for the fight.

“There are things that translate from every location,” Brandel said. “But there are also things that are different. In tackles you get out there and there’s more space, whereas in defense things happen a little faster. Having experience in both positions, I think there are things that are easier in one position than in the other and there are things that are harder .So just fine-tune all of this and we’ll see.”

Centre Garret Bradbury He said the Vikings’ worst fears were revealed Friday with test results confirming Darrisow suffered an anterior cruciate ligament and MCL tear in his left knee.