# Ryan Van Demark

NFL player. Position: **OT**. Team: **FA**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** OT (Offensive Tackle)
- **Team:** FA (Free Agent as of June 2026)
- **Prior team:** Buffalo Bills
- **College:** Undrafted, signed by Indianapolis in 2022

## 2026 Outlook

Van Demark is a depth swing tackle entering 2026 free agency after three seasons with the Buffalo Bills. In 2025, he appeared in all 17 games for Buffalo with a career-high 4 starts, posting a PFF grade of 74.4 (pass-blocking: 65.6, run-blocking: 74.9). He is a restricted free agent, giving Buffalo the right to match any offer. In mid-March 2026, the Minnesota Vikings extended an offer sheet for Van Demark, primarily to address depth concerns at offensive tackle behind Christian Darrisaw (who is managing a "hot-and-cold" ACL recovery from 2024). Vikings GM Rob Brzezinski views Van Demark as insurance depth given uncertainty around Darrisaw's health and availability heading into 2026. Van Demark's 2025 tape shows improved run-blocking and solid pass protection fundamentals, suggesting he is capable as a swing backup if the Bills do not match the Vikings' offer. His career trajectory: undrafted to practice squad (Colts 2022) → Bills PS → full-time reserve in 2025 with increasing responsibility. (per Vikings Attempt to Lure Free Agent from Bills - Vikings Territory)

## Role / Depth Chart

Reserve/swing offensive tackle. Started 4 games in 2025 for Buffalo when injuries arose, demonstrating capability as a stopgap if injuries strike the starter group.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-16 — Vikings 53-man roster projection: Who’ll be fighting for a spot in training camp? -... (Vikings 53-man roster projection: Who’ll be fighting for a spot in training camp? -...)
- 2026-05-25 — 2026 NFL Trade Block (2026 NFL Trade Block)
- 2026-06-12 — Setting Expectations for 10 Bills Rookies After Mandatory Minicamp (Setting Expectations for 10 Bills Rookies After Mandatory Minicamp)
- 2026-03-25 — 2026 NFL free agency class rankings: Most improved rosters (2026 NFL free agency class rankings: Most improved rosters)
- 2026-06-10 — The Vikings’ Full Depth Chart Heading into Minicamp (The Vikings’ Full Depth Chart Heading into Minicamp)
- 2026-03-18 — Vikings Attempt to Lure Free Agent from Bills (Vikings Attempt to Lure Free Agent from Bills)

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