Vikings lose right tackle Brian O'Neill to knee injury against Steelers

Minnesota Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ireland and was ruled out for the rest of the game. O'Neill was hurt during a field goal attempt and had to be helped off the field, with swing tackle Justin Skule stepping in as his replacement. The Vikings' offensive line has been plagued by injuries this season, including absences by Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, and Ryan Kelly, with only right guard Will Fries remaining consistently healthy. O'Neill, a second-round pick from Pitt in 2018, is one of the Vikings' longest-tenured players with 110 career starts. The team is facing challenges in maintaining offensive line stability given these injuries, and O'Neill's status remains a concern beyond this game. The ongoing injury issues highlight the team's depth concerns at the tackle position, especially with backup options limited due to other absences.