Vikings Build Up the Trenches with 2 New Adds

Part of what made the Vikings’ 53-man roster so striking was the absence of offensive line depth. Already, that issue is being addressed as the Vikings build up the trenches.

Consider the update that arrives courtesy of The Athletic’s Alec Lewis: “The Vikings have claimed two OL off waivers: — G Trevor Keegan (Cowboys) — C Nick Samac (Panthers).”

Vikings Build Up Trenches with Two Waiver Claims

The official word from the team was that only eight offensive linemen got onto the team. Consider the lay of the land:

Going into the season with just those large lads would have been a foolish thing to do for the Minnesota Vikings. Playing in the trenches in the NFL isn’t for the faint of heart; injuries are commonplace (go back to the 2025 season for an example of how things can get wonky). Worse yet, one of those names above — Tiernan — is in the process of getting back to full health.

So, the additions are warranted.

Nick Samac is a 25-year-old center who stands at 6’4″ and 314 pounds. In college, Samac played for the Michigan State Spartans. Originally, he got into the NFL as a 7th-Round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, chosen by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 228 overall.

He has since played for the Ravens and Carolina Panthers. Overall, he has played in eleven games, earning 46 snaps on special teams but a goose egg on offense.

Trevor Keegan is a 26-year-old guard who has been in the NFL since 2024. He’s listed as being 6’6″ and 320 pounds. The Philadelphia Eagles, generally a hotbed for competent offensive linemen, snagged him in the 5th Round (No. 172 overall) after his collegiate career at Michigan.

After failing to stick around with the Eagles, Keegan went to the Dallas Cowboys (a team with a similarly phenomenal reputation for developing OL talent). His career has so far involved a trio of football games, leading to 41 snaps on offense alongside 17 snaps on specials.

Understood in the simplest terms, the Vikings have brought a pair of still-young depth linemen to the Twin Cities to work as depth at guard and/or center.

Part of the process of adding these guys has involved moving on from Dillon Bell. Lewis with the word: “Now the Vikings are waiving WR Dillon Bell, per a source, to make room for claiming G Trevor Keegan and C Nick Samac. Lots of internal back-and-forth over the last 24 hours.”

Look for Nolan Teasley to continue tinkering with the Vikings’ roster in the coming days and weeks.

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