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**Vikings’ Offensive Line Decimated as Kelly Placed on Injured Reserve After Concussions**

**LONDON** – The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line has been dealt a significant blow as center Ryan Kelly was placed on injured reserve Saturday following multiple concussions suffered early in the season. The move guarantees that Kelly will miss at least the next four games, further exacerbating the team’s offensive line woes ahead of their Sunday matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Kelly, who signed a two-year, $18 million free agent contract with the Vikings in March, sustained his latest concussion during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, forcing him back into the NFL’s concussion protocol. This marks at least the fourth known concussion of his NFL career.

“Clearly the health of our players is always the… beginning, middle and end,” said Coach Kevin O’Connell last week when asked about Kelly’s history. “We’ll totally defer to the doctors, and we’ll defer to the protocol, and ultimately, we’re going to want to make sure Ryan is in a good place. That’s not anything I particularly ever want to mess around with.”

Adding to the Vikings’ problems, right tackle Brian O’Neill (right MCL) and left guard Donovan Jackson (left wrist) will also be sidelined for the game against the Browns. Kelly’s primary backup, Michael Jurgens, is also unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

As a result, Blake Brandel, who filled in for Jackson last week, is expected to make his first career start at center. Rookie Joe Huber is the likely starter at left guard.

In response to the mounting injuries, the Vikings signed rookie center Vershon Lee from their practice squad to back up Brandel. They also elevated guard Henry Byrd for additional depth. Further roster moves included the activation of fullback C.J. Ham from injured reserve and the waiving of quarterback Desmond Ridder.

The Vikings face a tough challenge as they attempt to navigate these significant injuries and maintain their offensive production.

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