The Vikings signed tackle Rashod Hill off the Jaguars practice squad on Tuesday.
Hill, 24, joined the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi. The 6-foot-6, 303-pound tackle played on the left side in college and started at left tackle during the Jaguars’Sept. 1 preseason finale.
Hill takesthe roster spot previously occupied by tackle Jake Long, who underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn Achilles andwas placed on injured reserve.
At tackle, the Vikings are down to T.J. Clemmings, Jeremiah Sirles, Willie Beavers and Hill. They also have 2015 seventh-round pick Austin Shepherd on the practice squad.
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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