Vikings’ O-Line Collapse: 3 Key Linemen Poised to Bolt in 2025 – Is Minnesota’s Offense Doomed?"**

As the 2025 offseason approaches, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to see significant changes along their offensive and defensive lines, with three key players likely to depart. **Left tackle Cam Robinson**, **right guard Ed Ingram**, and **edge rusher Patrick Jones II** all appear destined to play elsewhere next season, each for different reasons.

### **Cam Robinson: A Temporary Fix**
Acquired via an in-season trade to replace the injured **Christian Darrisaw**, Robinson fulfilled his role admirably in 2024. However, the 29-year-old tackle is expected to command a lucrative deal on the open market, making his return to Minnesota unlikely. Standing at **6’6″ and 335 pounds**, Robinson has the ideal build for an NFL left tackle and brings experience from his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite allowing **7 sacks, 7 QB hits, and 52 pressures** last season, his **64.7 PFF grade** and **70.4 pass-blocking grade** suggest he’ll still attract significant interest from teams in need of veteran leadership on the offensive line.

### **Ed Ingram: A Draft Miss**
Drafted in the second round (No. 59) in 2022, Ingram has struggled to establish himself as a reliable starter at right guard. While he remains under contract, the Vikings are expected to cut him to save **over $3 million in cap space**. Ingram’s inability to protect the quarterback consistently has made him a liability, and at **26 years old**, he’ll likely find a new team willing to take a chance on his potential. However, his time in Minnesota seems all but over.

### **Patrick Jones II: A Fizzled-Out Edge Rusher**
Though technically an outside linebacker, Jones has spent most of his time lining up on the edge of the defensive line. Drafted in the third round (No. 90) in 2021, Jones showed flashes of potential but never fully developed into the impact player the Vikings hoped for. His best season came in 2024, where he recorded **39 tackles, 7 sacks, 12 QB hits, 9 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble**. At **26 years old**, Jones is expected to land a modest deal in free agency, similar to **D.J. Wonnum’s two-year, $12.5 million contract**. With the Vikings prioritizing **Jonathan Greenard**, **Andrew Van Ginkel**, and **Dallas Turner**, Jones’ departure seems inevitable.

### **What’s Next for the Vikings?**
The potential exits of Robinson, Ingram, and Jones signal a period of transition for the Vikings’ trenches. While Robinson’s departure was expected given his role as a temporary replacement, Ingram’s struggles and Jones’ inability to break out leave Minnesota with holes to fill. As the team looks to rebuild its offensive and defensive lines, the 2025 offseason will be critical in shaping the future of the Vikings’ roster.