Cam Robinson, Minnesota Vikings
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This offseason has been one about building in the trenches for the Minnesota Vikings. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has spent a substantial amount of money on both the offensive and defensive lines.
After signing Christian Darrisaw to a contract extension last season, Kevin O’Connell has his offensive bookends set. The guard position needed an upgrade and Will Fries provided that. There was some though that Cam Robinson may be of interest to Minnesota, but moving inside for less money never made sense.
Cam Robinson, Minnesota Vikings
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Robinson filled in admirably for Darrisaw after his season-ending injury against the Detroit Lions. It was always most likely he would find greener pastures elsewhere though.
Cam Robinson leaves Minnesota Vikings for Houston
Although plenty of free agents are already off the board, it was former Minnesota Vikings tackle Cam Robinson who was called the best one still available. Unfortunately for any suitors waiting in the weeds, the Houston Texans have scooped him up to protect C.J. Stroud.
The Texans are signing T Cam Robinson to a one-year deal worth between $12 million that can be worth up to $14.5 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/FABKkCmtIL
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 19, 2025
Last season Robinson was in the final year of a three-year pact he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. When Darrisaw went down Minnesota came calling. Robinson stepped in and helped to anchor Sam Darnold’s blindside.
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Between Jacksonville and Minnesota, Robinson started all 17 games last season. 10 of his starts came with the Vikings. Unfortunately his 64 pressures allowed were the most by an offensive tackle. Robinson owns a 75.8 pass blocking grade from Pro Football Focus dating back to 2022.
The upcoming season will be Robinson’s ninth in the NFL. Houston is just his third NFL team after Jacksonville drafted him in the 2nd round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Robinson will turn 30 years old this year.
MN Vikings near-complete O-line overhaul
It was never expected that Robinson would return for Minnesota. He was just filling in for Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill has long cemented the right tackle spot. After Garrett Bradbury was released, and Ed Ingram was traded, the Minnesota Vikings have turned over virtually their entire offensive line.
Only Blake Brandel remains from the starting options last year. He will look to elevate his game learning from Fries and operating next to Kelly. With J.J. McCarthy taking the reigns under center, Minnesota is hoping a strong step forward up front can provide a better avenue towards success.
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Robinson heading to the Texans continues a relative pipeline of Vikings that have Houston connections. Jonathan Greenard and Blake Cashman both joined Minnesota last year while Danielle Hunter went south.
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