The Minnesota Vikings are navigating the NFL trade deadline today and nobody is entirely sure what their plans are. I’m not sure they know how the next four hours will play out. But one thing we do know is that the Vikings have an extra spot available on their practice squad, all of a sudden.
New England Patriots sign Minnesota Vikings O-lineman Tyrese Robinson
In some under-the-radar news on Tuesday morning, according to Mike Reiss (ESPN), the New England Patriots are signing 25-year-old offensive guard Tyrese Robinson off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, meaning he will be on their 53-man active roster. If he logs a snap for the Patriots, it will be the first of his NFL career.
It isn't a trade acquisition, but the Patriots are adding to their roster today — they are moving forward with plans to sign OG Tyrese Robinson off the Vikings practice squad, per sources.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 5, 2024
6-3, 317, out of Oklahoma.
As Reiss notes, Tyrese Robinson is an Oklahoma Sooner product. He started three years in Norman, from 2019-2021, playing mostly right guard, but some right tackle, as well. The 6’3″ 317 lb NFL guard had a 75.5 PFF grade in his final season, but logged a total of 2,451 snaps during his collegiate career.
What if…
Who knows whether or not the New England Patriots will utilize Robinson. Being on the 53-man roster doesn’t make you a starter. But if he does find the field, it’ll be interesting to see how he plays. Remember, the Minnesota Vikings worst position on offense is probably right guard.
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Ed Ingram is the worst starter on Minnesota’s offensive line, and Dalton Risner can’t beat him out… at least not yet. Maybe the Pats find out why Tyrese Robinson was buried on the Vikings practice squad, but if he has any small inkling of success in Boston, fans will be left wondering why he never got a look in Minneapolis.