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Vikings Add Two Offensive Linemen Off Waivers to Bolster Depth
The Minnesota Vikings have claimed guard Trevor Keegan and center Nick Samac off waivers, adding depth to an offensive line that recently lost backup center Michael Jurgens to injured reserve. The moves address a center position that has been a focus of uncertainty during training camp.
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Vikings Add Two Offensive Linemen Off Waivers to Bolster Depth
The Minnesota Vikings have added two offensive linemen off waivers, claiming guard Trevor Keegan and center Nick Samac, according to reports from Heavy. and NBC Sports. The moves come as the team looks to shore up its interior offensive line depth after backup center Michael Jurgens was placed on short-term injured reserve, leaving the Vikings with eight active linemen on their initial 53-man roster.
Keegan, a fifth-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, was cut ahead of the 2025 campaign and spent last season with the Dallas Cowboys, as reported by Heavy. NBC Sports adds that Keegan has appeared in three career games—one for Philadelphia as a rookie and two for Dallas last year. Samac, drafted in the seventh round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2024, was placed on the Ravens' practice squad and later claimed by the Carolina Panthers early in the 2025 season, according to Heavy. NBC Sports reports that Samac played 11 games for the Panthers last season, with his snaps coming exclusively on special teams.
The additions address a position that has been a point of focus for Minnesota since training camp. Blake Brendel is making the rare transition from offensive tackle to center, a move that has not been seamless in the snapping department, as noted by Heavy.
Interest in Keegan Before Waivers
Keegan drew interest from other teams before being waived. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported that the Cowboys had trade discussions with teams involving Keegan before waiving him. "The #Cowboys had some trade discussions with teams involving Trevor Keegan before waiving him yesterday. Usually an indication of who might get claimed. That's the case here as Keegan heads to the #Vikings," Garafolo wrote on X, as quoted by Heavy.
Corresponding Roster Moves
The Vikings will need to make a pair of corresponding moves to make room for the two additions, as reported by NBC Sports. Heavy notes that players potentially at risk of being demoted to the practice squad include quarterback Max Brosmer and tight ends Ben Yurosek and Gavin Bartholomew. Heavy also cites VikingsOnSI's Adam Carlson, who believes cutting Bartholomew would be extremely difficult.
Both new additions are expected to provide depth behind the Vikings' starting offensive line. As Heavy notes, one of them could be an injury away from playing a key role.
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ClaimThe Minnesota Vikings claimed guard Trevor Keegan and center Nick Samac off of waivers.
ClaimNick Samac was drafted in the seventh round by the Ravens in 2024, placed on their practice squad, and later claimed by the Panthers early in the 2025 season.