View images of Vikings new G Bryan Witzmann from his days with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Bryan Witzmann sets up to block in action against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown between offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) and offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70), during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is greeted by offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) and quarterback Nick Foles (4) as he runs through a line of team mates in player introductions during a week 14 NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 21-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL AFC wild card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 22-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown between offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) and offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70), during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith calls signals as Laurent Duvemay-Tardif, center Zach Fulton and Bryan Witzmann get set in action against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) runs onto the field from the tunnel before an NFL regular season game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-19. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, center, celebrates his touchdown between offensive linemen Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) and Bryan Witzmann (70) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Eric Fisher, Bryan Witzmann, Zach Fulton, Laurent Duvemay-Tardif and Mitchell Schwartz look on as they wait to huddle up in action against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-15. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Bryan Witzmann fires off the line as he prepares to block in action against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-15. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) and offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) block during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 26-15. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs center Zach Fulton looks over the defense prior to snapping the ball as guard Bryan Witzmann looks on in action against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-15. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) lines up against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) during an NFL regular season game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-19. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Bryan Witzmann sets up to block in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs, 19-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) calls a play at the line of scrimmage in front of offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) as Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) tries to protect him during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, October 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) in action during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs, 19-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) blocks during the 2017 NFL week 7 regular season football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 31-30. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line including Mitchell Schwartz, Jordan Devey, Zach Fulton, Bryan Witzmann and Eric Fisher wait to huddle in action against the Washington Redskins during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line including Mitchell Schwartz, Jordan Devey, Zach Fulton, Bryan Witzmann and Eric Fisher wait to huddle in action against the Washington Redskins during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) and Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) block during the 2017 NFL week 7 regular season football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 31-30. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs walk to the field during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Carson, Calif. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers, 24-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) stands on the playing field during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 29-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Bryan Witzmann (70) lines up in a two-point stance during a Week 7 NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, October 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) in action during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs, 19-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) in action during an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa charges toward Kansas City Chiefs' Bryan Witzmann during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) pass blocks in action against the New England Patriots Thursday Sept. 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) pass blocks during an NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, August 25, 2017 in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Chiefs 26-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa charges toward Kansas City Chiefs' Bryan Witzmann during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) blocks the defense during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) blocks New England Patriots defensive lineman Malcom Brown (90) in action Thursday Sept. 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann (70) blocks the defense during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 37-27. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) during an NFL preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs, Aug. 25, 2017, in Seattle. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) rests during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Jan.1, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. The Chiefs won the game, 37-27. (Greg Trott via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Bryan Witzmann blocks in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann blocks in action against the San Francisco 49ers during a NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 49ers won, 27-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann (70) rests during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Jan.1, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. The Chiefs won the game, 37-27. (Greg Trott via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs center Mitch Morse (61) and offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Chiefs, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) during warm-ups before their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is greeted by offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) and quarterback Nick Foles (4) as he runs through a line of team mates in player introductions during a week 14 NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 21-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann runs onto the field as he prepares to warm up prior to action against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 21-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tackle Bryan Witzmann (70) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 37-27. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys rookie offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (76) sets on the line during a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, August 19, 2016 in Arlington, Tex. The Cowboys won the game 41-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Dallas Cowboys rookie offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (76) sets on the line during a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, August 19, 2016 in Arlington, Tex. The Cowboys won the game 41-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (76) blocks during the second day of the Dallas Cowboys 2016 NFL training camp football practice held on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Oxnard, Calif. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jameill Showers, right, looks to pass as Cowboys' Bryan Witzmann (76) blocks Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Ethan Westbrooks, left, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann (76) looks to block during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Irving, Texas. (James D. Smith via AP)
August 5, 2015: Houston Texans tackle Bryan Witzmann (68) during the Houston Texans training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, TX. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Houston Texans tackle Bryan Witzmann walks onto the field during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 26, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings added depth to the offensive line Monday by adding Bryan Witzmann to the roster.
The roster move came after Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer announced at his Monday press conference that offensive lineman Aviante Collins will be out for the season after suffering an elbow injury last week at practice.
Here are five things to know about the newest Minnesota Viking:
1. Bringing experience
Witzmann started 13 games at left guard for Kansas City in 2017, and played in 11 games in 2016. He helped Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt lead the league in rushing with 1,327 yards this past season.
Witzmann spent the offseason and training camp with the Chiefs before being released earlier this month.
2. Ironman streak
Witzmann played at South Dakota State, where the offensive lineman started every game in his four-year career. He set a school record with 49 consecutive starts and was twice-named an FCS All-American.
3. Book smarts
Witzmann was a four-time member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll and recipient of the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award.
4. Border Battle
Witzmann joins the roster as the Vikings are preparing to face the Packers. The 28-year-old was an All-State offensive lineman at Somerset High School (Wisconsin) and received Honorable Mention All-State honors for a defensive lineman as a senior in 2008.
5. Team No. 5
Witzmann is now on his fifth team in the NFL. He spent time with Houston, New Orleans Dallas and Kansas City before joining the Vikings.
