The P/PTSD Perspective: Risner Sweepstakes, No-Brainer Contract, and RB Too Pricey

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Mar 7, 2026
Dalton Risner in his stance against the Titans in 2024.
Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner lines up in his stance during the second half on Nov 17, 2024, against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Risner anchored the offensive line as Minnesota looked to establish protection and balance in its road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: March 7th, 2026

1) The Dalton Risner Sweepstakes are Already Over: On a near annual basis, Dalton Risner is forced to wait for a contract. The key word in that previous sentence? Near. The Bengals kept the large lad in town for a medium-level deal, giving the guard the payday and the continuity he has long coveted.

Dalton Risner hypes up the crowd after a home win over the Cardinals.
Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) pumps up the crowd after a home win over the Arizona Cardinals on Dec 1, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Risner’s energy and leadership were on display as the Vikings celebrated a critical late-season victory. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

2) Vikings Reportedly Make No-Brainer Decision: Bringing him back was as certain as certain gets within the NFL. The task now involves building out the talent that surrounds Mr. Redmond. A strong, rugged rotation of tackles would go a long way in the Vikings bouncing back in 2026.

3) Report: Vikings FA Target to See His Price Skyrocket: At 25 and with speed to spare, Kenneth Walker III looks like a nice fit for the Vikings. Such a reality appears particularly true upon considering that Jordan Mason — a sturdy, rugged runner — is the other runner in the backfield. The issue is that things are looking pricey for the playmaker with tremendous timing.

Jan 17, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

4) J.J. McCarthy Draws a Nasty Word: At this stage, the possibility — being a bust — is out there. The opening pair of seasons have been bad, largely due to the injuries. Were he to become a bust, J.J. McCarthy is doing what’s expected for that outcome. Still too early, though.

5) Ex-Viking Strikes Gold with Enormous New Contract: Moving on from Mr. Hunter has quietly been one of the mistakes of these past few seasons. Imagine him lining up opposite Andrew Van Ginkel. Two superb athletes would be a ton to corral. Ideally, Hunter would have finished his career as a Viking. He’s going to end up in the Hall of Fame.

Danielle Hunter
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

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By K. Joudry
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