WARE, England — Not even a beautiful backdrop in the English countryside could hide how ugly it’s gotten for the Vikings on the offensive line.

The injuries have continued to pile up in the trenches, destroying what was supposed to be a strength for the Vikings this season, while forcing head coach Kevin O’Connell to work through new combinations, seemingly, on a daily basis.

The scene from practice on Wednesday afternoon at Hanbury Manor in Ware, England, helped illustrate how bleak it’s gotten.

You had reserve center Blake Brandel snapping the ball to veteran quarterback Carson Wentz because starting center Ryan Kelly (concussion) and backup center Michael Jurgens (hamstring) missed practice. Meanwhile, star left tackle Christian Darrisaw (rest), rookie left guard Donovan Jackson (wri

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