VIkings acquire Brett Jones from Giants to strengthen their offensive line

The Minnesota Vikings made a move Sunday to shore up their offensive line by acquiring center Brett Jones from the New York Giants for an undisclosed 2019 draft pick.

According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, the future pick is believed to be a seventh-rounder.

Second-year Vikings center Pat Elflein was placed on the preseason physically unable to perform list on July 25 and will miss Minnesota's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. He underwent surgery twice in the offseason to repair a fractured left ankle he suffered in the NFC Championship Game and an injured shoulder in December.

"He's going to practice when he's ready to go," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said. "I don't know when that's going to be."

Jones, who appeared in 30 games (14 career starts, including two at left guard) for the Giants, started 12 games at center last season to replace the injured Weston Richburg.

Jon Halapio is scheduled to start on the Giants' rebuilt offensive line under new head coach Pat Shurmur.

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