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Loadholt reportedly lost for season with torn pectoral

Phil Loadholt tore a pectoral muscle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Packers. he's the second Vikings offensive lineman to suffer that injury.

By Matt Vensel

November 24, 2014 at 7:56PM

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Phil Loadholt adjusts his underhat during the afternoon session of training camp Friday, July 24, 2014, at Mankato State University in Mankato, MN. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Right tackle Phil Loadholt is out for the rest of the season, according to an NFL.com report.

Loadholt tore a pectoral muscle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Packers. He was replaced by backup offensive tackle Mike Harris and did not return to the game.

Loadholt is the second Vikings offensive lineman to be lost to a torn pectoral muscle this season. Right guard Brandon Fusco suffered a similar season-ending injury back in Week 3.

Loadholt, 2009 second-round pick, is in his sixth season with the Vikings. Loadholt has struggled in pass protection this season, allowing five sacks and 33 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. But he was solid as a run blocker again.

We will get a chance to ask head coach Mike Zimmer for more on Loadholt's injury at 2 p.m.