In addition to Darnold, DePaola, Greenard, Jefferson, Murphy and Van Ginkel, seven other Vikings were listed as alternates for the all-star week:
1st Alternate: C.J. Ham, Fullbacks
3rd Alternate: Garrett Bradbury, Centers
3rd Alternate: Joshua Metellus, Safeties
4th Alternate: T.J. Hockenson, Tight Ends
4th Alternate: Brian O’Neill, Tackles
4th Alternate: Trent Sherfield, Sr., Special Teams
6th Alternate: Harrison Phillips, Defensive Tackles
Jan. 27 Update: O’Neill has been named to the Pro Bowl Games and is replacing Philadelphia’s Lane Johnson, who is unable to participate due to the Super Bowl.O’Neill started all 17 games for Minnesota and playing 1,100 offensive snaps and 85 on special teams during the regular season. This is the second time O’Neill has participated in a Pro Bowl (2021 season). O’Neill was awarded strong pass-blocking (82.1) and run-blocking (74.6) grades by Pro Football Focus.