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Vikings Sign T Ryan Van Demark
Minnesota adds depth on the offensive line with the signing of the former Bills swing tackle.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:53am
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark, who spent the past three seasons as a swing tackle with the Buffalo Bills. Van Demark, who turns 28 on March 22, has appeared in 43 games with six starts over his NFL career so far.
Why it matters
The Vikings are addressing their depth on the offensive line after losing tackle Justin Skule to free agency. Van Demark provides experienced depth as a swing tackle who can play on both sides of the line.
The details
Van Demark signed an offer sheet with the Vikings on Tuesday, giving the Bills five days to match the offer. The Bills, who had placed a tender on the swing tackle, decided not to match the Vikings' offer on Friday. In 2025 with the Bills, Van Demark started four of 17 games on offense, bookending the right side in Week 4 against the Saints and Weeks 14 and 18 against the Bengals and Jets. He also started at left tackle in Week 13 against the Steelers.
- Van Demark signed an offer sheet with the Vikings on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
- The Bills had five days to match the Vikings' offer, but declined to do so on Friday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Ryan Van Demark
A 28-year-old offensive tackle who spent the past three seasons as a swing tackle with the Buffalo Bills.
Justin Skule
A free agent offensive tackle who started nine of 16 games for the Vikings last season, filling in for injured starters.
What they’re saying
“As free agency continues, Minnesota is addressing its depth in the trenches.”
— Rob Kleifield
What’s next
The Vikings will look to integrate Van Demark into their offensive line depth, providing experienced swing tackle support behind starters Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill.
The takeaway
The Vikings' signing of Ryan Van Demark demonstrates their commitment to building depth on the offensive line, a critical component of a successful NFL team. Van Demark's experience and versatility as a swing tackle will be valuable assets as the Vikings navigate the 2026 season.
