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Sirles

Sirles, 28, was out of the league last season after getting cut by the Bills in July. The former UDFA out of Nebraska appeared in 42 career games, starting 20, for the Chargers, Vikings, and Bills.

Sirles is a utility man as a backup at every offensive line position. He provides flexibility on game days. Sirles should not be expected to be a starter.

Sirles will slide in as a super reserve after the Bills traded Marshall Newhouse to the Panthers.

Sirles started 11 games last season, earning PFF’s No. 56 tackle grade out of 76 qualifiers. Sirles should face competition to keep the Vikings’ right tackle position this year.

Sirles appeared in San Diego’s final two regular season games last year including a Week 17 start against Kansas City. He’ll be in the mix for backup reps at right guard behind starter Mike Harris.

Sirles has experience at guard and tackle but will likely replace Andrew Norwell at left guard. Sirles played in 28 games and made 14 starts for the Vikings the last two seasons, with most of his time coming at left guard.

The Vikings nontendered Sirles, making him an unrestricted free agent. He played 365 snaps in a swing role last year and has starting experience. Sirles would give the Panthers veteran insurance after the departure of Andrew Norwell.

This news comes straight from Sirles’ agent, Chris Gittings. Placing the lowest tender on Sirles would have cost the Vikings only $1.9 million, but Minnesota wants to clear as much cap room as possible to accommodate Kirk Cousins. Sirles logged 365 snaps at three positions last season with most of his time coming at left guard.