Left tackle Cam Robinson is not ready to practice for the Vikings

The Vikings' plan at left tackle remained unclear Wednesday as the team practiced without a left tackle Cam Robinsonthe newly minted veteran with 91 starts for Jacksonville since being drafted in the second round in 2017.

“We’re hoping he can practice (Thursday) and we’ll see where he’s at,” Trainer said Kevin O'Connell said shortly before Wednesday's practice as Robinson was still on his way to the TCO Performance Center.

“If he’s ready and prepared, I’d like to get him involved there. If we hold him up for some reason, situational or whatever, and give him a full week of preparation next week, we'll see how it goes. I think we have a good plan.

Robinson, 29, started seven of the Jaguars' eight games this season. He was cleared from the NFL concussion protocol before Jacksonville's game last Sunday but did not play.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sent a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick to Jacksonville for Robinson and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick after the Vikings lost Christian Darrisawwho suffered a season-ending left knee injury in last Thursday's 30-20 loss to the Rams.

“When you lose a player like Christian Darrisaw, it's so catastrophic because he means so much to the team,” O'Connell said. “To find a player of Cam’s caliber in one season that Kwesi has done… we’re really excited to bring (Robinson) here.”

O'Connell wouldn't reveal his plan if Robinson isn't ready by Sunday. The team is considering a move to the left side Blake Brandel to left tackle and insert Dalton Risner at left guard. Backup David Quessenberry He started two games in place of Darrisaw last season, but struggled in his 25 snaps after Darrisaw went down against the Rams.

Risner, a starting left guard last year, has been on injured reserve all season but has been designated for return and is expected to be activated this week.