Vikings left guard Nick Easton‘s season is over. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press (via Twitter), the lineman fractured his ankle during last night’s win over the Packers. Easton will require surgery and will be out for the rest of the season.
Easton, a former undrafted free agent out of Harvard, has really come into his own in 2017. The lineman made his NFL debut in 2016, starting five of his 11 games. He took on more responsibility this year, as he started all 12 of his games. Pro Football Focus wasn’t particularly fond of his performance in 2017, ranking him 60th among 78 eligible offensive guard candidates.
Of course, the 25-year-old’s absence will still be a huge hit to the Vikings. The team will likely turn to Jeremiah Sirles to slot into the starting lineup, although the organization could also rely on Danny Isidora and Aviante Collins for more responsibility.
Please not Sirles. That man is a human turnstile