The Vikings’ 5 Paths Forward without Donovan Jackson

Vikings left guard options — Schmitz lines up at center with Daniel Jones behind him during a New York Giants game.

The Minnesota Vikings can’t have nice things. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Monday afternoon, “Vikings standout G Donovan Jackson has a torn meniscus that will require surgery and he is out for the regular season, coach Kevin O’Connell announced.”On the other side of the ball, Minnesota has a defense that might have the juice to … Read more

The Vikings’ Left Side Is Becoming a Weapon

Close-up of the new Vikings wordmark font embroidered on a purple jersey.

Not much is working for the Minnesota Vikings on offense. Through two games, Kevin O’Connell’s unit has relied on Brian Flores’ defense to create short fields and game-changing moments rather than consistently stacking yards itself.The one obvious exception is the duo on the left side of the offensive line.Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson are beginning … Read more

Kevin O’Connell: Vikings’ Left Side Is “Something Else”

Kevin O’Connell reviews a play sheet on the Vikings sideline.

The Minnesota Vikings have spent much of the offseason discussing Kyler Murray, the reshaped defense and the uncertainty that comes with a roster in transition.One potentially decisive development has received less attention: the left side of the offensive line might finally be ready to become a strength that dictates games.Franchise left tackle Christian Darrisaw is … Read more

The 40 Most Important Vikings of 2026: No. 11 — Donovan Jackson

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Donovan Jackson speaks with reporters while wearing a purple Vikings jersey.

Donovan Jackson plays on a football team that can’t tolerate failed draft picks because failed draft picks have sullied the last few seasons. Accordingly, he ranks No. 11 on VikesNow‘s most important Vikings players countdown for 2026.The regular season is just 19 days away for Jackson’s Minnesota Vikings. He’ll hope for a plentiful Year No. … Read more