Veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner is re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings for the second straight year according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The team’s eventual Ezra Cleveland replacement, following a midseason trade, made 11 starts last season.

The past two offseasons have added some unexpected chapters to Risner’s NFL career. A Broncos starter in every game he played with his original franchise, the proven guard did not generate interest in free agency last year — to the point he entered the season unsigned. Although Risner made his way into Minnesota’s lineup early in his tenure, he once again failed to command a lucrative deal in free agency. Another Vikings parachute has emerged, however, and the five-year veteran will be a clear option to start once again.