The offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings took a lot of heat in the 2023 season, and is going to need some bolstering heading into 2024. One of the moves to strengthen the group came last week, as the team signed former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Dan Feeney to a one-year deal.
Dan Feeney’s one-year deal with the #Vikings is worth $1.8 million, including a $1.21 million base salary ($825K guaranteed), $550K signing bonus and $40K workout bonus.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) March 26, 2024
We now have the particulars on that deal, and it’s a deal worth a total of $1.8 million. That number includes a base salary of $1.21 million, with $825K of that being guaranteed. Feeney’s contract also gives him a $550K signing bonus and includes a $40K workout bonus.
Feeney began his career in Los Angeles with the Chargers, where he worked his way into the starting lineup for three seasons, starting 16 games in each season from 2018 to 2020. After four seasons with the Chargers, Feeney moved on to the New York Jets for two seasons before spending last season in Chicago with the Bears.
Feeney lost his starting job with the move to the Jets, becoming a spot starter for both the Jets and Bears. From 2021 to 2023, Feeney only made eight starts, while spending some time at tight end for the Jets.
Feeney likely slots in as a reserve guard for the Vikings, providing some insurance in the case of injury. Feeney also has experience at center, which makes him that much more valuable.
