Veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner has officially signed a new contract, according to a report from Whitney Risner that was shared by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The move secures the professional future of one of the more experienced interior offensive linemen available on the market.
Dalton Risner, 28, most recently played for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2023 season, where he appeared in 15 games and earned 11 starts. Before joining the Vikings, Risner was a consistent starter for the Denver Broncos, who drafted him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Throughout his five-year career, Risner has established himself as a reliable pass protector, starting 73 total games.
The signing comes as teams across the league look to finalize their offensive line depth ahead of the upcoming season. While the specific financial terms and the duration of the agreement were not immediately disclosed in the report, the confirmation of the signing ends a period of free agency for the veteran lineman. According to Ian Rapoport, the report from Whitney Risner provides key context regarding the status of the deal.
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